What is the Japanese name for the cabinet that memorializes deceased family members?
May 25th, 2010 | by admin |James M asked:
I have a beautiful cabinet - black lacquer and gold, that is seen in the homes of many traditional Japanese families. In this cabinet (sorry about the terminology) cremation ashes are kept and sometimes photos. Sake and rice are many times offered the ancestors on a daily basis. What is this item called and where can I get supplies for this?
When I was in Kyoto, I visited a shop that specialized in these items. Is there any help out there? Thank you.
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I have a beautiful cabinet - black lacquer and gold, that is seen in the homes of many traditional Japanese families. In this cabinet (sorry about the terminology) cremation ashes are kept and sometimes photos. Sake and rice are many times offered the ancestors on a daily basis. What is this item called and where can I get supplies for this?
When I was in Kyoto, I visited a shop that specialized in these items. Is there any help out there? Thank you.
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By Yasaiman_Reborn on May 26, 2010 | Reply
Probably you’re talking about Butsudan??
I can’t answer for sure about where to get supplies because I’m from Japan but it seems there are some online shopping websites like this
By Tom on May 28, 2010 | Reply
The first anwer looks good. One correction in your question message. Japanese does not keep cremated ashes in a “butsudan.” To start with Japanese cremation what’s left are the bones not ashes and an urn that has the bones is taken to a family tomb.
In a butsudan there are a small plaque or more with the deceased name and photos. The living family offers drinks and food.