Study about the change of “IE” traditional Japanese family through the research on the change of Japanese family grave “IE haka”

In the background where there are many factors affecting Japanese families such as decrease of children, change family structures, gender concept, etc., "family'' has become a noticeable issue attracting much attention nowadays. The type traditional named "IE'' was officially regulated in law during Meiji period. After war, legal status eliminated; however, reality, still remains popular. fact, is always considered an important keyword to understand system. this paper, author studies about through research on grave "IE haka'' Japan. formed based background; therefore, doing makes it possible clarify characteristics and trend IE outcomes showed that post-war period, no longer law; stable sustainability system reflects firmly rooted Japan's culture society until now. Meanwhile, current changing context, shows deep basic changes including increase simple simplification ancestor worship rituals, etc. Through it, could be seen have fundamentally changed even been predicted decline future.