SHORINJI KEMPO UNITY was established in November 2003 in order to protect and righteously promote the ”world’s one and only Shorinji Kempo” which Doshin So had founded in 1947 as a unique combination of ”philosophy”, ”mastery of techniques”, and ”education system” to develop individuals who could contribute to society. SHORINJI KEMPO UNITY carries out activities to protect and effectively utilize intellectual properties of Shorinji Kempo and supports organizations that are contributing to the promotion and development of Shorinji Kempo. SHORINJI KEMPO UNITY is also the part of the organisation that administer the right and permission to use the name Shorinji Kempo and its logo.