Okay, so imagine there is a really powerful lady, kind of like a queen, but even more important. Her name is eki, and some people believe she is a goddess. People have been talking about her for a long, long time because they think she has special powers and can do things like make the sun come up in the morning and make the rain go away when we don't want it.
Sometimes people make statues or pictures of eki to show their respect and love for her. When they want to ask her for help or make a wish, they might light a candle or lay some flowers by her statue or picture.
Different people think different things about eki because they have different cultures and beliefs. But a lot of people agree that eki is someone very special and important who deserves our love and respect.