WHAT IS "SEKIMORI-ISHI" (関守石)?

2024/03/14

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I’m MORI, still a beginner at English, but I'll try my best!

Have you ever seen a stone like this?
Traditional Japanese stones...?  It looks like a rice ball...? 
There is a good reason why it is placed.

What is "SEKIMORI-ISHI" ?

It is placed on the branch road of the tea garden and means 'Please refrain from entering here.'

SEKIMORI(関守)= "barrier keeper"
ISHI(石)= "stone"

It is also called TOMEISHI (止石)
TOME(止)= "stop"
ISHI(石)= "stone"

Exactly nature traffic sign.

"'Please refrain from entering"

It is characterized by small stone is tied with bracken rope  having water resistance.

Important and Charming Landmark 

SEKIMORI-ISHI doesn't disturb the landscape, and it harmony with it.
It is charming, isn't it? 
Whenever I see this, I feel like taking a photo!

just standing quietly

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