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Rōmons in Shinto Shrines: The Past and the Present of Majestic Two-Storied Gates in Japan Human Rights and geography (cartography) on theRmon is a traditional two storied gate found in a place of worship in Japan. "R"means "multi storied", and "mon" means "gate" in Japanese. A typical rmon in Japan is constructed with wood; massive and decorative; and has a large hip and gable roof and a wraparound small balcony with railings. Rmons that are noted for their artistic beauty and historical significance tend to belong to Shinto shrines. Yet no one can answer such simple question as how