NAGOYA -- Long a bastion of centuries old traditions, Japan's Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are increasing going cashless, allowing visitors to replace small coin offerings with a quick swipe of their smartphones.
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Losing my tradition: Japan's temples and shrines go cashless
Old clashes with new as digital saisen offerings raises issues among worshippers
Japan is updating its long tradition of visitors make small offerings at temples and shrines, in this case the equivalent of almost $1. (Photo by Kotaro Abe)
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