Introduction 17 Appendix C, "Japanese-Language Materials on the New Religions," to indicate some preliminary materials on the New Religions published in Japanese; and Appendix D, "Comparative Materials for the Study of New Religious Movements," to provide some comparative and theoretical works on new religious movements in cultural areas outside Japan. Table 1: Members of Shin Nihon Shikyo Dantai Rengo-kai (Shin-shi-ren), Union of New Religious Organizations of Japan Founded in 1951, this Union is a legal foundation composed of religious groups who choose to participate. (These religious groups are all "religious juridical persons," as defined and registered according to Japanese law.) Although Sect Shinto (Kyoha Shinto) has its own federation, and although some religious groups do not choose to participate in the Union, it is still the major spokesman for "New Religions" (shin shUcyo). The large number of groups that participate in the Union and the fact that they designate themselves as New Religions are important considerations in assessing their significance. This list is offered here to indicate the number of such groups still flourishing in Japan, many of which do not appear in this bibliography. The basis for this list is a 1966 publication of the Union, Shin-shu-ren Yoran [Union of New Religions Directory], rev. and enlarged ed. (Tokyo: Shin-shu-ren, 1966), pp. 68-75. Mr. Shuten Oishi provided information to bring this list up to date as of 1979. New memberships and withdrawals are noted as follows: (w) withdrew prior to 1969; (wl) withdrew between 1969-1979; (n) new member, entered prior to 1969; and (nl) new member, entered between 1969-1979. Ananaikyo -~ Ti A-un-a-ky5o IWaPi* Amaterashimasu Tenshu-ky6 Honch-o, X Bussho-Gonen Kai (wl) {L/t$y Byakko Shinko-kai (n) A Daie-kai Kyodan AF@3 Daihizen-kyo ^ H MA Daishizen-kyo X~ f Mt Daiuchu Daishizen Kyodan t~i V Hm Daiwa Kyodan IfnkiA Doho Kyodan Byodo-in 1MfTKW^E