Provincial temple

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Emperor Shōmu of Japan established provincial temples (国分寺: kokubunji for monks; 国分尼寺: kokubun niji for nuns) in each province of Japan. Tōdai-ji, the provincial temple of Yamato Province, served as the head of all these kokubunji and Hokke-ji held that duty for the kokubun niji.

The words "kokubunji" and "kokubun niji" gave rise to many place names that continue to today, including:

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