Organization

There are over 75,000 Buddhist temples in Japan, many of which belong to one of the major denominations. Japan Buddhist Federation (JBF) is the only federation of traditional Buddhism in Japan with consisting of 105 organizations. (as of June 2021)
Based on the spirit of “harmony” of the Buddha, we strive to contribute to world peace and spread Buddhist culture in society.

The origin of JBF is the “Bukkyo Konwakai (Buddhist Interfaith)”, which was formed in 1900 to oppose religious control by the state. After several changes, the JBF was officially launched in 1957.

→History of JBF (Japanese)

In order to promote cooperation with other religions, we have formed the Japanese Association of Religious Organizations (Buddhism, Shintoism, Christianity, new religions) and are responsible for contacting the government and public offices. Furthermore, we have joined The World Fellowship of Buddhists (WFB) to promote interaction between Buddhists and other religions around the world, contributing to the realization of world peace.

→Projects and Activities of JBF

Management organization chart

JBF has established a council and a board of directors as the center of its operations, and various councils and committees provide guidelines for its business. In addition, a delegates meeting is held for smooth communication and information sharing with member organizations. The General Secretariat is constituted as the practical affairs office.

Financial Statement

→Financial statements List (Japanese)

Executives

President（Term: April 2022 – March 2024）

Most Rev. Choyu Otani

Vice-President（Term: April 2022 – March 2024）

Most Rev. Ryochi Gojo
Rev. Hideo Kondo
Rev. Kyusho Takayama

Chairperson of Board（Term: June 2022 – June 2024）

Rev. Koui Satoo

Board Members（Term: June 2022 – June 2024）

Rev. Wasan Takemori
Rev. Kido Onoi
Rev. Yoshiharu Tomatsu
Rev. Taikan Kaichi
Rev. Taishin Imagawa
Rev. Shugaku Kobayashi
Rev. Ryodo Teramoto
Rev. Ryugan Komine
Rev. Shoshin Iwawaki
Rev. Masazumi Okano
Rev. Meiryo Yoshida
Rev. Yujun Moriyama
Rev. Ryohan Ichimiya
Rev. Shodo Niimi
Rev. Kogaku Sato
Rev. Kojo Nagasawa
Rev. Koho Murayama
Mrs. Mariko Hanaoka
Mr. Harumi Aoki

Auditors（Term: June 2022 – June 2024）

Rev. Komyo Miyoshi
Rev. Shuyu Kuramochi
Mr. Masanari Kimura (CPA)

Legal Adviser

Mr. Masahiro Hasegawa (Lawyer)

Councils and Committees

Council List

General Affairs and Finance Council
Social and Human Rights Council
International Relation Council

Committee List

Religious Education Promotion Committee
Public Relations Committee
WFB Japan Regional Center Steering Committee
Support Investigation Committee
Journal “Zenbutsu” Editorial Committee

Affiliated Organizations of JBF

→Affiliated Organizations List

Articles of JBF

→Articles of JBF (Japanese)

About Japan Buddhist Federation (JBF)