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Buddhist priest at Japanese temple lodging goes viral for rude responses to tourist’s bad reviews
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Oona McGee
Jul 30, 2018
Many people are siding with the Mt Koya priest, who said he was frustrated by tourists who post “arrogant responses like they’re some travel pioneer”.
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