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Permanent Exhibition

  • 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
Japanese Twin
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!
  • Kiseki that derive from animals
    • Vermiculite, Earthworm Stone, Worm-eaten Stone, Bat Stone, Stone Swallow, and more
Bat Stone
The picture on the right is Bat Stone
In China bats are considered as god of good fortune.
  • Kiseki that derive from plants
    • Cerasite, Ume Blossom Stone, Bamboo Blade Stone, Matsutake Mushroom Crystal, Roses in the Desert, and more
Cherry-blossom stone
The picture on the right is Cerasite.
Cerasite from Sakura Tenmanguu is popular among students taking entrance exams.
  • Kiseki that derive from foods
    • Steamed Bean-jam Bun Stone, Bean Stone, Pumpkin Stone, Inedible Sweat Potato, Rice- in- the-bowl Stone, and more
Manju-stone
It looks good! But if you bite it, it may crack your tooth!
  • Kiseki that derive from medicine
    • Bakuhanseki, Uyoryo, Rokan-seki, Dragon’s Bone
Dragon’s Bone
The picture on the right is Dragon’s Bone
In 5th century, it was considered as a bone of dragon. It is said to be medicinal for hysteria and etc.
Viewing the Histoy of the Earth by Toilet Paper
Viewing the Histoy of the Earth by Toilet Paper！？
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

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