Last letter
Last Letter
My final gift to
“that special someone.”
Those important words you wish
to leave for someone special,
maybe today is the time to write them.
Afterall, you can always change them tomorrow.
Farewells can be sudden, and final meetings not always possible.
Before that time comes, a Last Letter allows you to leave your feelings in writing for your loved ones.
Your Last Letter is kept in a dedicated letter box at Tegamidera and delivered when the time is right.
There are no rules about what to write or what to include in your letter box, you can open it at anytime and rewrite whenever you feel necessary.
Writing a Last Letter is also a time for self-reflection, a chance to truly connect with your loved ones.
Flow of Letter Pilgrimage
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Write Your Letter
Write your Last Letter to your loved one/s
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Pack it in the
Letter Box & Send
Place photos, mementos and your Last Letter into the dedicated letter box and send to Tegami-dera
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Securely Stored at
Tegami-dera
Your safely stored letters can be revised whenever and as many times as you’d like.
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Delivery
After your passing, Tegami-dera will notify your loved one/s and hand over your letter box. (Mail delivery is also available)
Delivery To Your Loved Ones After Passing
Your sealed letter box will be securely stored by Tegami-dera and we will contact you annually to confirm your wellbeing. In the event of your passing, we will take full responsibility for delivering your letter box and your heartfelt thoughts to those important loved ones.
You Can Revise Your Letter Anytime
You can open your letter box to rewrite your Last Letter as many times as you wish, or to rearrange the items you’ve placed inside.
Safely Stored in Our Custody
Until the Time Comes
Your letter box is stored in a dedicated fire-resistant storage facility in a temple with a 1200 year history, dating back to 935 A.D., where we will carefully safeguard your box and feelings for years to come.
As of May 2021, we currently care for approximately 600 letter boxes (Last Letters).
Last Letter Opening Stories
Last Letter Opening Story Part 1
A man, over 90 years old, visited Tegamidera wishing to write a Last Letter to his family.He spent a long time writing it by himself and after his passing his wife and three children came to receive his Last Letter.
What were those words the man had left for them?
Last Letter Opening Story Part 2
Before opening the letter box, we asked them what kind of person the man had been. The family said he had been a selfish person who always prioritized himself and neglected them.
Yet, the words written in the Last Letter were…
Last Letter Opening Story Part 3
While he often expressed his gratitude to his family, his wife mentioned that he never shared his deeper emotions and sentiments with them.
However, maybe those feelings for his wife are woven in the Last Letter?
How does she feel reading those words now?
The “Tegami-bako” (Letter Box) for your Last Letter
Each Tegami-bako (Letter Box) is meticulously crafted by artisans, ensuring both care and durability.
【Contents】
Letter Box: 1, Letter Paper: 5 sheets, Envelopes: 3, Message Cards: 4, Instruction Manual
【Size】
Inner Dimensions: 155mm (height) x 220mm (width)
Outer Dimensions: 40mm (depth)
