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yahakuseki
夜泊石

treasure ship stones


A group of stones placed in a pond to look as if rock islands of almost the same size and shape are floating in a straight line on the surface. They form a lucky symbol representing ships bound for Mt. Hōrai to seek treasure, anchored at port. Also pronounced yodomari ishi.


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