Hikari no Wa
E680226
Hikari no Wa is a Japanese new religious movement that emerged from the remnants of Aum Shinrikyo, promoting a reformed, non-violent spiritual path.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Hikari no Wa canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T7646984 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Hikari no Wa Context triple: [Shinshukyo, hasPart, Hikari no Wa]
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A.
Hieda no Are
Hieda no Are was a Japanese court reciter traditionally credited with memorizing the oral histories that formed the basis of the early 8th-century chronicle Kojiki.
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B.
Aoi no Ue
Aoi no Ue is a noblewoman and the first principal wife of Prince Genji in the classic Japanese literary work "The Tale of Genji."
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C.
Aishō
Aishō is a town in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, known for its rural character and historical sites.
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D.
Shinsekai
Shinsekai is a retro entertainment district in Osaka, Japan, known for its nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere, street food, and neon-lit nightlife.
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E.
Sanshu no Jingi
Sanshu no Jingi refers to the three sacred treasures of Japan’s imperial regalia—mirror, sword, and jewel—that symbolize the legitimacy and divine authority of the emperor.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Hikari no Wa Target entity description: Hikari no Wa is a Japanese new religious movement that emerged from the remnants of Aum Shinrikyo, promoting a reformed, non-violent spiritual path.
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A.
Hieda no Are
Hieda no Are was a Japanese court reciter traditionally credited with memorizing the oral histories that formed the basis of the early 8th-century chronicle Kojiki.
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B.
Aoi no Ue
Aoi no Ue is a noblewoman and the first principal wife of Prince Genji in the classic Japanese literary work "The Tale of Genji."
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C.
Aishō
Aishō is a town in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, known for its rural character and historical sites.
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D.
Shinsekai
Shinsekai is a retro entertainment district in Osaka, Japan, known for its nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere, street food, and neon-lit nightlife.
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E.
Sanshu no Jingi
Sanshu no Jingi refers to the three sacred treasures of Japan’s imperial regalia—mirror, sword, and jewel—that symbolize the legitimacy and divine authority of the emperor.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
new religious movement
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religious organization ⓘ |
| activity |
conducting meditation sessions
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holding study meetings ⓘ publishing spiritual materials ⓘ |
| aimsTo | distance itself from Aum Shinrikyo’s violent past ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
individual enlightenment
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peaceful coexistence with society ⓘ |
| foundedAfter | Aum Shinrikyo ⓘ |
| foundedBy | Fumihiro Joyu ⓘ |
| foundedInPeriod | 2000s ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
emphasizes peace
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emphasizes personal spiritual growth ⓘ emphasizes social responsibility ⓘ rejects apocalyptic violence ⓘ rejects terrorism ⓘ seeks reconciliation with society ⓘ |
| hasLeader | Fumihiro Joyu ⓘ |
| hasMemberBackground |
former Aum Shinrikyo followers
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new recruits without Aum background ⓘ |
| hasNameMeaning | Circle of Light ⓘ |
| hasPredecessor | Aum Shinrikyo ⓘ |
| hasType | Buddhist-influenced movement ⓘ |
| hasWebsite | official website in Japanese ⓘ |
| ideology |
non-violence
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spiritual reform ⓘ |
| language | Japanese ⓘ |
| legalStatus | registered religious corporation in Japan ⓘ |
| opposes | doctrines of Aum Shinrikyo that justified violence ⓘ |
| originatedFrom | Aum Shinrikyo ⓘ |
| publicStance |
apologizes for Aum Shinrikyo’s crimes
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supports compensation for victims of Aum Shinrikyo ⓘ |
| religion |
Buddhism
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Japanese new religion ⓘ |
| separatedFrom | Aum Shinrikyo ⓘ |
| subjectOf |
academic research on Japanese new religions
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media coverage in Japan ⓘ |
| teaches |
ethical living
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meditation ⓘ spiritual development ⓘ |
| usesSymbolism | light as spiritual awakening ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Hikari no Wa Description of subject: Hikari no Wa is a Japanese new religious movement that emerged from the remnants of Aum Shinrikyo, promoting a reformed, non-violent spiritual path.
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