The Meiji shrine in Harajuku was constructed to commemorate Emperor Meiji (Japan's 122th emperor, born 1852, reigned from 1868 - 1912) and Empress Shoken. While their souls have in fact been enshrined there on November 1st, 1920, their mortal shells are buried in Kyoto. The temple area also contains an evergreen forest with 365 different species of trees, donated by people all over Japan.