Okazaki Stone Lanterns

Traditional stone lanterns and garden ornaments from Aichi.

Okazaki sekikouhin (Okazaki stone products) is a stone-carving tradition from Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, centered on the production of stone lanterns (toro), garden ornaments, and Buddhist statuary. With over 400 years of history, Okazaki artisans work primarily with locally quarried granite, carving intricate designs by hand using traditional chisels and hammers. The city produces the majority of Japan's stone lanterns, which grace temple grounds, shrine approaches, and traditional Japanese gardens.