(Minghui.org) Falun Dafa practitioners held a rally and march in Yokohama City, Japan, on April 20, 2025, to commemorate the 26^th anniversary of the April 25 peaceful appeal in China.

Several Japanese parliamentarians and Chinese human rights activists attended the rally and gave speeches or sent recorded statements to express their support. They condemned the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) persecution of Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong), including the CCP-sanctioned forced organ harvesting. After the rally, a march set off from the square in front of Sakuragicho Station, and passed through tourist areas such as the Red Brick Warehouse and Chinatown. Many people stopped and watched.

Hirosato Nakatugawa, a former member of the House of Representatives, and Fumitaka Nihei, a Koto District Council member, came to support the practitioners’ activities.

Hirosato Nakatugawa, a former member of the House of Representatives, addressed the rally.

Mr. Nakatsugawa has been committed to exposing the CCP’s persecution of Falun Gong for 20 years. He said the United States Congress proposed the Falun Gong Protection Act to impose sanctions such as entry denials and the freezing of assets of those who persecute practitioners. He called on the Japanese parliament to pass a similar bill as soon as possible. Before that, a resolution should be passed to condemn China’s human rights violations, especially the issue of forced organ harvesting from Falun Gong practitioners.

Mr. Nakatsugawa also said he would defend Falun Gong practitioners, and condemn the CCP’s persecution. He called on practitioners to work together, and said that practitioners are changing China and contributing to world peace.

Mr. Fumitaka Nihei, a member of the Koto District Council, said practitioners who desire freedom and a healthy life should not be deprived of these basic rights, and the CCP’s persecution must not be tolerated.

Fumitaka Nihei, a Koto District Council member, addressed the rally.

He condemned the CCP’s forced organ harvesting, “As a councilor, I am deeply concerned that many Japanese people still do not know about this issue. I will actively speak out, spread the information, and work with more people to resolve the human rights persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China.”

It’s Important to Know the Facts

Inagaki, president of Japanese Falun Dafa Association

Mr. Inagaki pointed out that 26 years have passed since the CCP began to persecute Falun Gong, and the persecution is still going on today.

He strongly condemned the CCP’s state-sanctioned forced organ harvesting. He was concerned about the extremely inhumane crime of organ harvesting, which has not yet been widely recognized by the world, and said that if this inhumane behavior is not stopped as soon as possible, it may spread across the world. He also called for raising awareness of the issue in order to stop the brutality.

Tourists Learn About the Issue

Many tourists along the route were drawn by the march, and some applauded as the Tian Guo Marching Band performed. People applauded and waved to practitioners during the march.

The march passes through tourist areas such as the Red Brick Warehouse and Chinatown.

Baskar Sansadharan from India said, “I don’t know much about the forced organ harvesting, but if such a practice really exists in China, it’s totally unacceptable and I strongly condemn such behavior. I support Falun Gong practitioners who are resisting in China and those who continue to speak out here in Japan. Please keep up the good work.”

Baskar Sansadharan from India condemned the persecution.

Regarding the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, Baskar said, “Compassion is not limited by nationality, race, or ethnicity. It is the most important value for everyone. Each of us should practice good deeds. This is how human beings should live in the world. Compassion is also my personal value.”

Frapz Xauer from Switzerland

Frapz Xauer from Switzerland expressed his support for Falun Gong practitioners, and said, “I sincerely pray that the persecution of Falun Gong and the forced organ harvesting in China is stopped.” He said Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance are extremely important to human beings, and are values that should be passed down. If people can work towards these values, the world will become more peaceful.

Raj from the U.S.

Raj from the United States said, “I hope Falun Gong practitioners will not stop raising awareness of the persecution. I pray for the practitioners in China, and may God bless them. No one should be treated inhumanely. I sincerely hope that live organ harvesting ends as soon as possible, and that more people can pay attention to the issue and help stop it.”

Nagendra from the UK

Nagendra from the UK strongly condemned the CCP’s persecution of Falun Gong practitioners, “Any behavior that denies the core values of humanity is absolutely unacceptable. The inhumane persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China is not only morally wrong, but also completely intolerable.”

Shyavan Palla from India

Shyavan Palla from India said, “I want to cheer for the Falun Gong practitioners here. I think this kind of march is very necessary and is a strong support for the practitioners in China.”