The shrine, a site viewed by locals as spiritual, is being transformed into a "haunted" spot, much to the disappointment of the temple's regular worshippers. While the exact location and date remain undisclosed to preserve the sanctity of the place, Japanese media reports the increasing frequency of these incidents. The reasons behind this transformation are attributed to thrill-seeking individuals and groups, leading to a clash between popular culture and tradition.

In Japan, temples and shrines are considered sacred and essential to traditional culture and society. Attention to manners and respect for faith is highly valued. This issue calls into question both the respect for local customs and preservation of cultural heritage. The local masses are especially concerned about the misuse of these religious places for entertainment purposes.

In contrast to the US or EU, where ghost stories or haunted locations might be embraced as part of local folklore or a tourism attraction, Japan's sacred sites have a serious role in religious and cultural practice. This rebranding of a temple into a "haunted" spot can be seen as cultural appropriation, which would likely spark a similar controversy and concern for preserving the dignity of religious sites in the West.