Juzu Meaning — The Spirit of Buddhist Prayer Beads
October 14, 2025
Explore the meaning of 108 beads in Buddhist Juzu, its origins, uses, and rare granite craftsmanship from Okazaki, Japan.
Stone Proverbs No.4 : Dripping Water Wears Away the Stone
October 13, 2025
“Dripping Water Wears Away the Stone” teaches that patience and persistence can shape even the hardest rock — a timeless lesson from Japanese craftsmanship.
3,000 Metric Tons (≈ 3,306 US Tons) of Italian Marble Sculptures
October 12, 2025
Visited Miraishin no Oka in April 2025.Rain turned the white Carrara marble into a living texture, revealing the dialogue between stone and time.
What If the Asteroid Missed - A World Ruled by Dinosaurs (Part II)
October 11, 2025
What if the asteroid missed? Imagine a world of intelligent dinosaurs—language, cities, giant-beast arenas, and colossal machines to keep them in check.
Stone Proverbs No.3 : Tap the stone bridge before crossing. "Be extra cautious"
October 10, 2025
“Tap the stone bridge before crossing” means “be extra cautious,” yet endless tapping stops progress. Action moves the world—just like air-shipped stone lant...
Granite and Tokyo Tour Series 2025 No.10 Tokyo Ichoga-oka Hachiman Shrine
October 09, 2025
Discover Ichoga-oka Hachiman Shrine in Asakusabashi, Tokyo — founded in 1062, rebuilt after disasters, with stone lanterns and ginkgo trees guiding visitors.
Granite and Tokyo Tour Series 2025 No.9 Tokyo Asakusabashi Suga Shrine
October 08, 2025
Discover Suga Shrine in Asakusabashi, Tokyo — founded in 600 CE, rebuilt after disasters, with stone lanterns and Susanoo-no-Mikoto worship rooted in daily l...
Stone or Concrete? How the World Builds Graves — And Why Japan Still Chooses Granite
October 07, 2025
"Discover how graves worldwide use stone or concrete, why granite became Japan’s postwar standard, and how tree burials and grave closing are reshaping tradi...
Ukiyo-e and Stone Lanterns Vol.2 Utagawa Hiroshige
October 06, 2025
Discover how Utagawa Hiroshige captured Japan’s landscapes and stone lanterns in ukiyo-e prints, from Edo traditions to global influence.
Granite and Tokyo Tour Series 2025 No.8 Tokyo Nihonbashi Bridge
October 05, 2025
Explore Nihonbashi Bridge in Tokyo, rebuilt in 1911 with Kitagi Granite. From its origins in 1603 as Japan’s business hub to today, this iconic stone arch st...
Okazaki Shrine Visit Report 2025 No.1 Stonemason District Shrine
October 04, 2025
Discover Sekko Danchi Jinja in Okazaki, a rare granite shrine dedicated to the god of stone. Built in 1974, it enshrines Ishitsuchibiko-no-kami and features ...
Where to buy jizo statue in Japan
October 03, 2025
Discover where to buy authentic Jizo statues from Japan. Learn about shrines, temples, stone shops, and stonemasons in Okazaki, Aji, and Makabe.