A temple in southwestern Japan is drawing controversy and criticism for its recent decision to charge admission only to foreign tourists, at a time when issues related to people from abroad are gaining attention in the national election.Since May, Nanzoin in Fukuoka Prefecture, known for its 41-meter-long reclining Buddha statue, has been charging foreign visitors 300 yen ($2) to enter, saying the funds are needed to address nuisance behavior.An expert told Kyodo News that the move "lacks transparency," as debate over the pricing policy for foreign tourists -- whose numbers have reached a r…READ FULL ARTICLE
