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Japan temple lodgings on foreign tourist hotspot Mt. Koya underreported income: sources
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· September 10, 2026
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Key points The bureau's findings indicate that the issue is widespread among the religious corporations operating in the area. The Osaka Regional Taxation Bureau has identified income underreporting by religious corporations.
The Osaka Regional Taxation Bureau has identified income underreporting by religious corporations. These corporations operate temple lodgings on Mt. Koya, a site popular with foreign tourists.
Further details about the underreporting are available from sources. The bureau's findings indicate that the issue is widespread among the religious corporations operating in the area.
The extent of the underreporting and other specifics can be found in the source report, which provides more information on the matter.
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