{"product_id":"10421241086252","title":"Japanese Isseki Gorinto Five-Element Pagoda – Okazaki Nakame Granite, Hand-Carved in Japan","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .sjz-body{\n    font-size: 16px;\n    line-height: 1.85;\n    letter-spacing: 0.1px;\n  }\n\n  .sjz-body h2{\n    font-size: 24px;\n    margin: 0 0 0.6em;\n    line-height: 1.25;\n  }\n\n  .sjz-body p{\n    margin: 0 0 1em;\n  }\n\n  .sjz-body ul{\n    margin: 0 0 1.1em;\n    padding-left: 1.2em;\n  }\n\n  .sjz-body a{\n    text-decoration: underline;\n    text-underline-offset: 2px;\n  }\n\n  .sjz-table{\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 1px solid #555;\n    margin: 0.9em 0 1.4em;\n  }\n\n  .sjz-table th,\n  .sjz-table td{\n    border: 1px solid #555;\n    padding: 8px 10px;\n    vertical-align: top;\n  }\n\n  .sjz-table th{\n    font-weight: 700;\n    text-align: left;\n    width: 38%;\n    background: rgba(127,127,127,0.12);\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sjz-body\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn stock.\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for one handcrafted Japanese granite Isseki Gorinto made from Okazaki Nakame Stone. The photos show the actual item currently in stock, so please review them carefully for the stone texture, mineral patterns, shape, carving, and natural variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eIsseki Gorinto\u003c\/strong\u003e is made from Japanese granite quarried in the Okazaki region of Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It is a 2026 model handcrafted by Kondo Stoneworks Co., Ltd., a Japanese stonemason workshop established in 1913.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a traditional full-size Gorinto assembled from several separate stone sections, this compact piece is carved from a single block of granite, creating the complete five-element form in one continuous piece of stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"sjz-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsseki Gorinto \/ One-Stone Five-Element Pagoda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOkazaki Nakame Stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese Granite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOkazaki region, Aichi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKondo Stoneworks Co., Ltd.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWorkshop\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese stonemason workshop established in 1913\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional Japanese Isseki Gorinto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-shaped and hand-finished natural granite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStructure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-piece stone carving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlacement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable for indoor display and sheltered outdoor placement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShipping\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShips from Japan with tracking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew 2026 model \/ In stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"sjz-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.50 in \/ 19 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.10 in \/ 8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.10 in \/ 8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.83 lb \/ 2.192 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Isseki Gorinto\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Gorinto is handcrafted from a single block of natural Japanese granite. The stone is first cut from raw material and then carefully shaped by an experienced Japanese stoneworker to create the distinctive form of a Gorinto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA traditional Gorinto is generally constructed from several separate stone sections stacked vertically. A smaller Gorinto carved as one continuous piece of stone is known as an \u003cstrong\u003eIsseki Gorinto\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning a “one-stone Gorinto.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCreating the entire form from one piece of granite requires careful control of proportion and balance. Each section must remain visually distinct while still forming a single unified stone sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact scale makes this piece suitable for a Japanese garden, bonsai display, meditation space, shelf, entryway, or other setting where a traditional Japanese stone accent is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Five Elements of a Gorinto\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive shape of a Gorinto is traditionally composed of five geometric sections representing the five elements of Buddhist cosmology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarth\u003c\/strong\u003e – represented by the square lower section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e – represented by the rounded section above it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFire\u003c\/strong\u003e – represented by the triangular or pyramidal section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWind\u003c\/strong\u003e – represented by the curved upper section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoid\u003c\/strong\u003e – represented by the topmost form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, these five forms create the characteristic silhouette of the Gorinto and express a traditional Buddhist view of the elements that compose the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Background of the Isseki Gorinto\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGorinto have a long history in Japan and have traditionally been associated with Buddhist memorials, stone monuments, and grave markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompact Isseki Gorinto carved from a single piece of stone were particularly seen from around the Muromachi period through the early Edo period. Many historical examples were used as memorial stones or grave markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis modern piece is newly handcrafted in 2026 while preserving the recognizable proportions and traditional character of the Japanese Gorinto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Granite Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this item is made from natural granite, each piece has its own mineral pattern, grain, tone, and surface characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmall dark areas in the stone may include naturally occurring biotite or iron-bearing minerals. Light-colored mineral areas, darker specks, fine grain variations, and subtle differences in tone are natural features of granite and are not stains or defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review the photos carefully to see the actual stone surface and mineral pattern of the item being offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Okazaki Nakame Stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOkazaki Nakame Stone is a granitic stone from the Okazaki region of Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Okazaki is one of Japan’s traditional stoneworking areas, known for stone lanterns, Buddhist stone figures, garden ornaments, monuments, and other carved stone products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeologically, Okazaki Nakame Stone can be described as Late Cretaceous granite formed roughly 70 to 80 million years ago, when magma deep underground slowly cooled and solidified into stone. This slow cooling allowed visible mineral crystals to develop within the granite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural mineral grain and subtle variations in color give each carved piece an individual appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eJapanese Stone Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKondo Stoneworks Co., Ltd. is a Japanese stonemason workshop established in 1913.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Isseki Gorinto is shaped from natural granite by skilled stoneworkers who understand how the material responds to cutting, carving, and finishing. Rather than being molded or cast, the final form is created directly from solid stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmall differences in carved lines, edges, mineral patterns, and surface texture are part of the character of a handcrafted natural stone product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Japanese Isseki Gorinto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved from a single piece of natural granite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from Okazaki Nakame Stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese granite from the Okazaki region of Aichi Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted by Kondo Stoneworks Co., Ltd., established in 1913\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew 2026 model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional five-element Gorinto form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact size suitable for Japanese garden and bonsai displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural granite mineral patterns and texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActual in-stock item shown in the listing photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeas for Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace it beside a bonsai to create a traditional Japanese atmosphere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it as a small accent in a Japanese garden or stone arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay it in a meditation or contemplative space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace it on a shelf, display stand, or entryway feature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair it with moss, natural stones, stone lanterns, or other Japanese garden elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it as a distinctive example of traditional Japanese stone craftsmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlease Review the Photos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photos show the actual item currently in stock. Natural stone varies in grain, color, mineral pattern, surface texture, and carved appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review the photos carefully before purchase, including the overall shape, five-element form, stone surface, mineral specks, carved edges, and natural variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsseki Gorinto ×1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective packing for international shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease handle the stone carefully during unpacking and setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace it on a stable, level surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor or sheltered outdoor placement is recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf placed outdoors, rain, sunlight, weather, and time may gradually change the appearance of the stone surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean gently with a soft brush or dry cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid detergents, acids, bleach, and harsh chemicals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferences in grain, tone, mineral specks, carved texture, and surface appearance are normal characteristics of natural granite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Duties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips from Japan with tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach order is packed carefully to help reduce the risk of damage during international delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease review the photos before purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImport duties, taxes, and related fees, if any, are the buyer’s responsibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Store\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJapanstones.shop connects Japanese stone craftsmanship with gardens, landscapes, and cultural spaces around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship carefully selected Japanese stone and craft items from Japan to customers overseas. 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