Exhibitions
- On Exhibit
Each case is based on different themes. And in our museum, the stones are always exhibited from the viewpoint of “Kiseki”. We always make effort to present the attractive aspect of stones. - Here we will introduce main stones among our collection.
- Kiseki that derive from human beings and figures Mountain Hermit’s Head Stone, Doll Stone, Takashi Boys, Japanese Twin, Long-nosed Goblin’s Nail Stone and more.
- Kiseki that derive from animals Vermiculite, Earthworm Stone, Worm-eaten Stone, Bat Stone, Stone Swallow, and more.
- Kiseki that derive from plants Cerasite, Ume Blossom Stone, Bamboo Blade Stone, Matsutake Mushroom Crystal, Roses in the Desert, and more.
- Kiseki that derive from foods Steamed Bean-jam Bun Stone, Bean Stone, Pumpkin Stone, Inedible Sweat Potato, Rice- in- the-bowl Stone, and more.
- Also there are Kiseki that derive from patterns and drawings, Kiseki that derive from instruments and many more themes!
- In addition to display case of minerals, fossils, rocks and meteorite, we have corners like “Literary Geosciences Scholar, Kenji Miyazawa”, and “Review the History of the Earth with Toilet Tissue Paper”. Our exhibits attract also those who think science is hard to understand.
- If you want further information on our museum collection specimens, please see Museum Collection Photo Album.
The picture on the right is Japanese Twin. It is a symbol of peaceful married life. Don’t mention about the crack in the middle! |
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The picture on the right is Bat Stone. In China bats are considered as god of good fortune. |
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The picture on the right is Cerasite. Cerasite from Sakura Tenmanguu is popular among students taking entrance exams. |
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The picture on the right is Manju-stone. It looks good! But if you bite it, it may crack your tooth! |
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