Japan's Buddhist temples struggle as pandemic drags on

Falling offerings and fraying social bonds have some considering closure

TATSUYA YASUDA and YOSUKE KAWANO, Nikkei staff writers

OSAKA -- The new coronavirus has people everywhere avoiding crowded spaces, and in Japan that includes temples. The number of services for the traditional Buddhist holidays of Bon and Higan has fallen, putting some temples under financial strain.

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