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Japan Times TechPublished: Apr 13, 2026, 10:00 JST

Japanese religious institutions are increasingly turning to AI technology to address staffing shortages and changing spiritual needs in communities.

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Japanese religious institutions are increasingly turning to AI technology to address staffing shortages and changing spiritual needs in communities.

Temples and shrines across Japan are experimenting with artificial intelligence to perform traditional religious functions

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