Buddhist monks in Japan are raising concerns over the unfavorable terms of their donation collection methods. Specifically, they claim that 75% of donated alms are taken as fees by the responsible agencies. The alarm has initiated discussions about religious economy, payment systems, and the need for more transparent financial management within the religious sector. The exact date this issue came to light remains unspecified.

In Japan, religious donations, or "ofuse," hold significant cultural and societal importance. They are traditionally given directly to monks in respect for their religious service. The issue at hand is causing unrest among monks, as they believe the system denies them their due right to these offerings. It also raises concerns among donors who rightfully assume their alms go fully to the monks.

In the US or EU, religious donations have clear legislations ensuring transparency and outlining the acceptable costs that can be deducted as administrative fees. Critics in Japan are demanding similar regulatory actions to protect religious donations from excessive deductions.