Ranma ½ Perfect Edition

Cultural References

Butsudan
History, Heritage & Religion

taken from Wikipedia

The butsudan is the small shrine to the dead that Japanese people often have in their homes. Butsudan are often referred to in English as a "family altar". Each morning rice is often place in the butsudan as an offer to Buddha or your family's ancestors.

Relevance to Ranma ½

The Tendo's keep one dedicated to Mrs. Tendo, which displays a photograph of her.


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