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◇What is "Arahant"?

A stone that "brings good fortune and invites light."
Tuff is a rock that formed when undersea volcanic ejecta (such as volcanic ash) from approximately 16 million years ago accumulated on the seafloor and turned into rock over a long period of time.
It has been mined since the Muromachi period, and is said to have room temperature and humidity control, sound absorption, and odor absorption effects.
Because it does not slip even when wet, it is known as the "scholarly" stone and the "entertainer's" stone.
It is made from the same stone as the 500 Arhat statues at Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine, a World Heritage Site, and is highly valued as a sacred stone.

◇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 "Towada Stone"?

It has been attracting attention in modern times as a stone that emits negative ions.
It also has good thermal emissivity and emits far infrared rays when heated.
It absorbs moisture well and its color changes depending on how much moisture it absorbs.
It is soft and easy to process yet durable.
In Akita Prefecture, there is a legend that Hachirotaro, a hunter (matagi), turned into a dragon and lived in Lake Towada.
There are also many other mysterious legends, such as the story of the white rat that is the incarnation of the gods, that remain in Towada, which has been nurtured by nature, and it is thought that this is because the area has a mystical energy.

◇What is "Izumo Stone"?

A stone from Izumo Province, the land of Okuninushi-no-Mikoto, an essential figure in the creation of Japan and Japanese mythology.
In Japan, Okuninushi no Mikoto is identified with Daikoku-sama.
Izumo Taisha Shrine, which appears in the Kojiki, was said to be so tall that it reached the heavens, and modern surveys have shown it to be as high as 48 meters.
One of the mysteries of ancient Japanese history is that Izumo is said to have had an independent government.
This stone is from Kimachi, Shinji Town, Shimane Prefecture, and is a tuffaceous sandstone formed 14 million years ago.
During the Edo period, the Matsue domain prohibited the stone from being taken outside the domain, and Izumo stone is a historic stone that was used in the construction of Matsue Castle.
It is a mysterious stone that is pale grey in colour but turns yellow over time.
It often contains fossils.

◇What is "Sacred Mount Fuji Lava Stone"?

This is lava from the eruption of Mount Fuji in 1707 (the 4th year of the Hoei era).
The eruption at this time created a large hole in the middle of Mount Fuji.
A volcano with an altitude of 3,776.24m.
It was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013, and remains an object of worship in Japan today.
The lava from the sacred Mount Fuji, which contains the enormous energy of magma activity, is a mineral with grounding properties that stores the energy of the Earth.
Mount Fuji lava has a very high far-infrared emissivity when heated, and is attracting attention as it is said to be effective in preventing colds and illness when applied to the skin.