Ishiganto Stone

Take a walk on this stone street that is part of history.

Known by a few different names, this stone street or what is left of it after WWII destroyed a large segment of it was once the main road or street leading to Shuri Castle. This street is a part of Ok...

Something to look for while walking around Okinawa

It is always interesting to find out what and how different cultures believe can ward off evil. While aware that the stone with Ishiganto written on it is supposed to ward off evil in Okinawa (along ...

Duoliangjian Village

Original Text

As far as I can see, Ishiganto on Tarama Island had a modest impression. Some of them were made of white stone, and they were surprisingly blended into the concrete outer wall. In addition, there was a cute thing that was carved on an oval stone on a rock.

Magic except け

Original Text

It is located at the end of the Ｔ alley on the islands of the Keiran Islands. It is to avoid the demon called Majimun. The demon can only go straight, so it is to prevent it.

Miyako Island と Ishigaki Island

Original Text

It seems to be everywhere, but when I went back and forth in the center of Miyakojima, I didn't have the opportunity to see it unexpectedly. It was very simple when I saw it mounted on the wall of an apartment-style building. Also, at Kawahira Bay on Ishigaki Island at a later date, there was also a solid stone dagger on the stone in front of the store.