| 2002 | |
| Jan to Feb | Nichiren Shoshu is unable to prove Nikken’s transmission as High Priest. Nichiren Shoshu is defeated three times in a trial regarding the evacuation of temples in Nagoya , Iwate and Kanagawa. |
| Jan. 31 | Nichiren Shoshu withdraws all its claims made in the suit they themselves filed regarding Seattle Incident. Soka Gakkai claims victory. |