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'''Tombstone Inscriptions (''Bohi-Mei'')''' | '''Tombstone Inscriptions (''Bohi-Mei'')''' | ||
=== What they are === | === What they are === | ||
These records are compilations of tombstone inscriptions, in manuscript or published form. They cover the time period from 1600 to the present. A few are lost or destroyed. Since 1945, nearly 100 percent of deceased persons are cremated. Nevertheless, ashes are still buried and gravestones erected. | These records are compilations of tombstone inscriptions, in manuscript or published form. They cover the time period from 1600 to the present. A few are lost or destroyed. Since 1945, nearly 100 percent of deceased persons are cremated. Nevertheless, ashes are still buried and gravestones erected. | ||
Since Japan is a very seismically active area, it is not uncommon for strong earthquakes to dislodge or even topple gravestones. | Since Japan is a very seismically active area, it is not uncommon for strong earthquakes to dislodge or even topple gravestones. A news crew going from Tokyo to Sendai following the 11 March 2011 earthquake and tsunami reported seeing some cemeteries along the way where many stones were not upright. Therefore it may on occasion be necessary to locate the caretakers to be sure of the exact location of the graves of persons they are looking for in areas where strong earthquakes have occurred. | ||
=== Use these records to === | === Use these records to === | ||