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Japan: Public Support for Lawsuits Against Former Chinese Dictator

World NewsMarch 18, 20180Comments

Falun Gong practitioners in Kumamoto traveled to Okinawa to hold a signature drive on February 23-25, 2018. The prefecture is nearly 1,000 km from Kumamoto and located in the southernmost part of Japan, between Kyushu Island and Taiwan. The petition was to support the global effort to bring to justice former Chinese dictator Jiang Zemin…

Peaceful Protest in Front of Chinese Embassy in Japan on New Year’s Eve

World NewsJanuary 10, 20180Comments

Falun Gong practitioners held a peaceful protest in front of the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, Japan on the evening of December 31, 2017. They demanded that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) stop the persecution of Falun Gong and release all Falun Gong practitioners incarcerated for their faith. Some practitioners stood on the sidewalk across from the…

Introducing Falun Gong at a Christmas Party in Hiroshima, Japan

World NewsDecember 17, 20170Comments

Falun Gong practitioners from Hiroshima were invited to perform at a local Christmas party for international visitors, and introduce the Chinese self-improvement practice to the attendees. Visitors at the party learned the exercises while the practitioners demonstrated the gentle and peaceful movements on stage. After the exercise demonstration, practitioners taught children how to make paper…

Japan: Parade in Yokohama Raises Awareness of Persecution in China

World NewsOctober 16, 20170Comments

Falun Dafa practitioners in Japan held a parade in Yokohama, the second largest city of the country, on October 14, 2017. The parade showcased the beauty of Falun Dafa, a spiritual practice that teaches the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. The practitioners also raised awareness of the 18-year persecution the practice faces in China at the hands…

Documentary “Human Harvest” on Tour in Japan

World NewsApril 7, 20170Comments

A screening tour of the documentary Human Harvest in Japan kicked off with its premiere in Shizuoka on March 24 and a screening in Abiko the next day. Winner of the prestigious Peabody Award, the film exposes the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) forced organ harvesting from imprisoned Falun Gong practitioners. Canadian human rights lawyer Mr.…

Japanese Audiences Treasure Cultural Essence of Shen Yun

World NewsFebruary 8, 20170Comments

Shen Yun Performing Arts kicked off its 2017 Asia Tour on January 26 at the ROHM Theatre Kyoto in Kyoto, Japan. The company presented 7 sold-out shows in three major cities in Japan from January 26 to February 2. “My Dormant Heart Was Jolted Back to Life” “My dormant heart was jolted back to life,” said…

Recent Falun Gong Events Around the World

World NewsNovember 13, 20160Comments

Practitioners of Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) around the world have held public events for more than a decade to raise awareness of the persecution in China. Meanwhile, practitioners also hold free classes and other events to introduce this ancient Chinese cultivation practice to the public. In this newsletter, we report on practitioners’…