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◇What is "Vermillion Obsidian (Red Tokachi Stone)"?

Obsidian was created approximately 1.5 million years ago by intense volcanic activity in Mount Daisetsu.
It has long been used to make tools such as arrowheads and knives.
As it flows through the river, the outside becomes scratched and whitish, but some of it has a faint, pitch-black glassy appearance visible from the outside.
Among them, the red ones are called vermilion obsidian locally and are now rare.

◇What is "Angel Snow Light"?

Granite diamonds are said to be the most expensive rock in the world.
It looks as if the "light of angelic blessings" is falling like snow.
Its main components are quartz, feldspar, and biotite, and it is characterized by fine biotite.One of its charms is that the mysteriously sparkling biotite appears to float on the surface of the stone.
It is a hard stone that "easily maintains its shape forever," and represents "eternal youth and longevity" and "prosperity for generations to come."
It is also said to be the birthplace of Kobo Daishi Kukai and Abe no Seimei, and is said to bestow transcendent powers on humans.

◇What is a "Geomaeksite"?

This stone was formed when magma cooled during volcanic activity 160 years ago.
The Genbudo cave where it is produced is not natural, but an artificial cave created during mining.
Genbudo Cave, a natural monument, was also certified as a Global Geopark in 2010.
They are named after the four gods and together with Byakko Cave, Seiryu Cave, Minami Suzaku Cave and Kita Suzaku Cave, they are called "Genbudo Park."
The magnetism of the basalt in Genbudo Cave is evidence of the reversal of the Earth's magnetic field, and it is said to be a stone that records the history of the Earth.

◇What is "Storklite"?

It is a deep greyish viridian green stone, and has been certified as part of the San'in Coast Geopark, so mining is no longer permitted.
It has a beautiful luster, and the more you polish it, the more reflective it becomes.
The unique green color of the stone comes from the abundance of high-quality water, wetlands, and the presence of an active volcano in ancient times.
It is also a stone of remembrance, and the calming colors of Storkelite will bring peace to your daily life.
It is also said to be a stone of fertility, delivered by storks.

◇What is "Solomonite"?

Between the 11th and 8th centuries BC, King Solomon, father of King David, died and the ancient Kingdom of Israel was divided.
It is said that ten of the twelve tribes of Orthodox Jews were scattered around the world due to the fierce attacks of foreign countries.
One of these tribes is said to have arrived near Tokushima in Shikoku, and there are many anecdotes about them succeeding Solomon that remain in this area.
This solomonite is mined from an active fault line that stretches from Shikoku to the Japanese archipelago.
It has great potential to inherit the great power of the royal family and bring out their charisma.

◇What is "Tatsunite"?

The Stone Treasure Hall is a power spot that is said to have been built overnight by the gods Onamuchi and Sukunabikona.
The 450-ton megalith is shrouded in mystery and remains unexplored to this day. It was excavated from the same geology as a stone considered one of Japan's three most mysterious wonders.
Takasago is also known as a place of matchmaking, and Zeami's Noh play "Takasago" is said to have been created with the pine trees of this area as its theme.
They come in blue, yellow and red, with the red being particularly valuable.

◇What is "Pink Royal Micait"?

A historic rock formed during the Late Cretaceous period, 77-88 million years ago.
Potassium feldspar has a distinctive pink color.
It is also called Momotaro stone, and the deeper pink ones are called Ryuo stone.
It is a symbol of cuteness and youth, and its energy is said to support the motivation to take on new challenges.

◇What is "Fairy Skin Sapphire"?

It has a unique soft and smooth feel.
Shobara City, where it is produced, is said to be the site of the tomb of Izanami-no-Mikoto, the "god of nation-building" who also appears in the Kojiki.
There is a legend that Izanami-no-Mikoto and Izanagi-no-Mikoto created the Japanese archipelago with a spear called Amenonuboko.
A stone with its creation and mythology.
Due to its characteristics, it is also said to be a stone that symbolizes love.

◇What is "Kurama Stone"?

The stones on Mount Kurama are one of Kyoto's most powerful power spots.
It is said to be a stone with very strong vibrations.
It is known as a place that has become the global standard for healing, and many people from all over the world visit to receive its energy.
It is said that 6.5 million years ago, Sanat Kumara, the protector demon king of Hindu mythology, descended from Venus to Mount Kurama to save humanity.
It is well known that this is the place where Ushiwakamaru (Minamoto no Yoshitsune) learned martial arts from Kurama Tengu.
Although it looks white, it contains magnetic steel and will turn brown over time.
This change has made it popular as a "wabi-sabi stone."

◇What is "Black Slate"?

Gensho stone is a thin layered slate.
Its history is long, dating back to the Muromachi period.
It is produced in Miyagi Prefecture, famous for the Sengoku period warlord Date Masamune, known as the One-Eyed Dragon, and is mainly mined in Tome City and Ishinomaki City.
It is believed that clay and mud deposited in the Late Permian period were deposited by underwater action, and that layered cleavage was formed by crustal movements that occurred in the Early Cretaceous period.
The black component is made up of carbon and is layered, so it peels off in thin layers. However, it is also resistant to chemicals, seasonal and weather changes, and does not absorb water or get dirty easily, so it is sometimes used as a roofing material.