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- Incomparable concept
- Two people transcending over traditional concept of ‘couple’ can go inside together
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- Special experience
- You can experience 'last letter' system
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- Superior design
Buying a grave in Japan is deciding where to stay, with whom to stay with you after you die.
It is a new start to celebrate the journey together.
Ando is a grave symbolizing a new departure day to celebrate in white marble.
What is Ando(&)
Last Letter System
After you buy Ando, you will write a letter thinking about each other.
And after one person dies, we will deliver it to the other one.
Near Ando, there is a comfortable lounge called as `Tegamidokoro`, where you can write letters thinking of the partner who died. `Tegamidokoro` lounge won the 2017 Religious Art & Architecture Awards.
Together with pet
Every loving people, even pets can go inside to Ando(&) together.
森林公園昭和浄苑
(Sinrin, Saitama)
船橋昭和浄苑
(Funabashi, Chiba)
Why people choose us
The one and only grave for two people transcending nationality
Unlike traditional concept of graves where only the same families can go inside together,
Two people transcending over traditional concept of ‘couple’ can go inside Ando together.
Foreigners, same-sex partners, lovers and friends, even pets can go inside together regardless of nationality, relationship, or gender.
Ando is perfect for foreigners who decided to live in Japan forever but not knowing how to deal with their grave after death, especially international couple.
More and more people are choosing to be single for the rest of their lives as a new form of family. At that time, pets may become a new family member. Customers are glad that pets can also enter the grave together as a family member.
「Read about our exclusive service to Tokyo American Club members.」
Expense
last letter&letter box(We keep letters and deliver them),
usage of tegami-dokoro(no maintenance fee)
Please contact us if you want to move to the cemetery because we can deal with that request.
endemic tomb monument
" Ando(&)" is reburied to an endemic tomb monument 7 years after burial. By applying for reburial, it is possible to maintain "Ando(&)" for 13 years, 33 years, and 50 years after burial. This date is a meaningful number in Buddhism. One of the endemic tomb monument is the work of Masatoshi Izumi, a partner of the famous artist Isamu Noguchi, and you can choose this endemic tomb monument by paying additional fee.
Masatoshi Izumi, stone sculptorMasatoshi Izumi, as a partner of Isamu Noguchi, one of the leading artists of the 20th century, he has challenged stones together.
We visited the atelier many times and repeatedly conveyed our wishes for the grave. Mr. Izumi listened to our request carefully, and he also shared his thoughts. We were relieved when we heard, "This will allow us to build a tomb once in a thousand years."
Masatoshi Izumi, stone sculptor
Endemic tomb monument, Sinrin
Endemic tomb monument, Funabashi
Contact us
We can guide in Korean, English, and Japanese from looking around to contract.
船橋昭和浄苑
(Funabashi, Chiba)
Address
〒274-0082
1306 Ojinbocho,Funabashi,Chiba
Open hours 8:30～17:30
Closing day Wednesday
森林公園昭和浄苑
(Sinrin, Saitama)
Address
〒355-0008
196 Oya, Higashimatsuyama, Saitama
Open hours 8:30～17:30
Closing day Wednesday
FAQ
- Q. What happens after some time has passed since the burial?
A. "Ando&" is basically reinterred in the burial grave 7 years after burial. By applying separately, it is possible to maintain " Ando&" for 13 years, 33 years, and 50 years after burial. This date is a meaningful number in Buddhism.
- Q. How is it different from general grave?
A. There is no need to worry about burdening the remaining family members due to inheritance and maintenance, and two loved ones can join together regardless of religion, nationality, gender or relationship. It is a new grave that appeared to meet the modern social background and needs.
- Q. I haven't decided to buy “Ando&”, can I still visit?
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A. There is no need to worry about burdening the remaining family members due to inheritance and maintenance, and two loved ones can join together regardless of religion, nationality, gender or relationship. It is a new grave that appeared to meet the modern social background and needs.
- Q. I haven't decided to buy “Ando&”, can I still visit?
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A. Yes, you can visit us at any time. Please feel free to contact us. We can handle everything from site tours to contracts in English, Korean, and Japanese.
- Q. If one person dies first, can I put the ashes into the grave and then the ashes of another person later?
A. You can. The ashes are placed in a special case. Up to 3 special cases can be stored in “Ando&”. Pets can also be stored together.
- Q. Is it possible for a group to purchase a graveyard parcel and place multiple “Ando&” on it?
A. If it is Funabashi and Shinrin, it is possible to purchase a graveyard section as a group and place multiple “Ando&” in it. For example, it is possible to contract a vacant place in Funabashi and Shinrin, and to build multiple “Ando&” in site as a community such as a Christian church or friends.
Information
We can guide in Korean, English, and Japanese from looking around to contract.
We are open to have you look around for free. Please feel free to contact us and ask questions.
