Time was kept, and the bell maintained and rung by a series of men named [[Tsuji Genshichi]], a name passed down from generation to generation in a hereditary fashion. The upkeep costs were paid by an extra tax for that purpose of an extra one ''[[monme|mon]]'' per month, paid by the 410 homes closest to the bell tower. | Time was kept, and the bell maintained and rung by a series of men named [[Tsuji Genshichi]], a name passed down from generation to generation in a hereditary fashion. The upkeep costs were paid by an extra tax for that purpose of an extra one ''[[monme|mon]]'' per month, paid by the 410 homes closest to the bell tower. |