Approximately six months after the Tokyo District Court ordered the dissolution of the Unification Church, former president Tomihiro Tanaka appeared at a memorial service held at the church's 'Oze Cemetery' in Japan's Gunma Prefecture. During this event attended by about 1,500 followers, Tanaka publicly shared his fears that the loss of such gatherings could lead to the dissolution of crucial social networks among congregation members. His comments came in the context of ongoing legal battles regarding the church's operations and its assets, and he argued that the church's closure would erode the vital connections that bind its members together.

In response to the court's ruling, the church announced its commitment to showing societal improvement through restructuring and added that it had established a compensation committee to address the concerns of former members who had made large donations. Tanaka's resignation two months after the memorial highlighted the internal disagreements within the church regarding how best to navigate the crisis, as some church leaders believed apologies should be avoided during ongoing litigation. Nevertheless, Tanaka insisted that expressing remorse was essential for moving forward and reconciling the church’s image.

The pressures surrounding the upcoming liquidation process seemed to weigh heavily on Tanaka as he recognized the urgency of rectifying the church's course. His resignation and public apology signified a shift towards acknowledging past mistakes while attempting to reassure both followers and the public that the church was working towards rectification and healing. The future of the church’s operations remains precarious amid these ongoing discussions about accountability and reform.