Japan’s Supreme Court has finalized a lower court ruling ordering the dissolution of the Unification Church, formally known as the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification. The decision upholds a previous judgment citing issues of excessive donations and manipulative sales tactics, often referred to as “spiritual sales.” The church appealed the ruling, but the Supreme Court rejected their appeal, effectively confirming the dissolution order. This legal battle stemmed from numerous complaints regarding the church’s aggressive fundraising methods and the financial hardship inflicted upon its followers. The court found that the church systematically pressured members into making exorbitant donations, leading to significant financial and personal distress. This ruling marks a significant outcome in a case that has garnered national attention, particularly following the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, whose mother was a follower of the church. The dissolution order will now be executed, leading to the formal disbanding of the organization in Japan.