Why Japan Charges $10,000 for a Dead Person's Name
In Japan, your family must pay up to $10,000 for a name you'll never hear — and without it, your ashes may be locked out of your own family's grave.
This forbidden ritual is called Kaimyo (pronounced "KAI-myo") — the posthumous Buddhist name given to the dead. In this video, we uncover:
• How a simple spiritual tradition became a $10,000 industry
• The "rank system" (Ingo, Koji, Shinji) — where your wallet decides your afterlife status
• Why 17th-century Japan forced every family to join a Buddhist temple by law
• What happens if a family refuses to buy a Kaimyo (spoiler: the grave gets locked)
• How modern Japanese are rebelling against this ancient money trap
Japan has words it doesn't want you to know.
Japan Taboo reveals the forbidden side of Japanese language and history.
Note: All Japanese terms in this video are explained in English as they appear. No prior knowledge of Japan required.
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