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butsudan to left and tokonoma to right
Butsudan and tokonoma in host family's home, Matsue
Photo by Linda Freeman, July 12, 2003

Buddhist-ancestral altar

Each morning the ancestors are given rice, green tea, and fresh flowers. The posthumous names of the ancestors are listed on the memorial tablet.

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