A cashless payment service has been introduced at a shrine in Toyama City to have a "new lifestyle" for the first visit before the first New Year, which is greeted by the Corona.
The service was introduced at Etchuinari Shrine in Toyama City.
This payment service was started by Hokuriku Bank this month, and visitors can use the smartphone app "J-Coin Pay" to read the QR code installed next to the coin box and enter the amount. , You can pay coins without cash.
This shrine was introduced to eliminate the exchange of cash and promote a "new lifestyle" to prevent infection.
At this shrine, as another measure to prevent infection, the cassotte of the Chozuya was removed, and Suzuo will be collected in the future.
Mr. Masateru Yamada, the priest of Etchuinari Shrine, said, "Since all the gods are in sight, I can understand even with digital coins. Since the new coronavirus is so widespread, it is necessary to digitize traditional coins as well. I decided to introduce it. "
In addition, Kazuomi Nojima of the Digital Strategy Department of the Hokuriku Bank said, "I would like to increase the operation at other shrines and temples in the future. By all means, use this service to experience cleanliness without touching cash on New Year's Day. I want it. "