Jonsan

Jonsan (足算; jonsan) are traditional shrines dedicated to the spirits of the dead. They are often used to mark graves, though can also be found in temples and tombs.

The largest gathering of jonsan can be found in Keikai's religious district, in Koukai Temple (皇界方; koukai-hora); over three hundred have been assembled there over centuries. The temple was built as a communal tomb for the spirits of each Emperor after death, with each having an individualised jonsan made in commemoration and respect. Each Emperor is thought to represent one facet of humankind; this belief is shown in their shrine through scripture and symbolism.

Along with rulers, it is common for other nobles to be memorialised. The Ukisaki Temple (劲賛方; ukisaki-hora) is home to over 500 different jonsan, each crafted for lesser royalty such as relatives, concubines or close friends of the Emperors.