10. Itchi jo in Monzekke. The temple is in Narra, and is very old. Held by one of the house of Fusimi.
11. Kaji ee Monzekke, of the Tendai sect. Of the family of Fusimi, with an income of 1,600 koku.
12. Manjo in Monzekke is vacant.
13. Bissa mondo Monzekke is also vacant.
14. Emmang in Monzekke, commonly called Medora, in the province of Owomi, is also vacant.
All these bishoprics, as they may be called, are held, or may be held, by Sinwo or sons of Sinwo.
But as it is in many countries, both European and Eastern, as necessary and as difficult to dispose of the females of high families as the males, they also are in many cases provided for.
There are twenty-four temples or nunneries which are, or may be, under the superintendence of daughters or relatives of the four royal families.
1. Daijoji, in Miako; of this temple a daughter of the Emperor was formerly abbess.
2. Hokio ji.