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Fukuoka Temple Faces Backlash Over Foreign Visitor Fees

7/18/2025

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Nanzoin Temple in Fukuoka, Japan, is under fire for charging foreign visitors 300 yen while allowing locals in for free. Critics argue this policy fosters discrimination and lacks transparency. The temple's head monk defends the fee, claiming it helps tackle littering and security challenges associated with the surge in tourists.

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Nanzoin Temple in Fukuoka, Japan, is under fire for charging foreign visitors 300 yen while allowing locals in for free. Critics argue this policy fosters discrimination and lacks transparency. The temple's head monk defends the fee, claiming it helps tackle littering and security challenges associated with the surge in tourists.