The Artisan Who Brings Stone to Life: Japan’s Sacred Komainu Craftsmanship
🪨 From Stone to Sacred Guardian: The Making of Japan’s Komainu Lion-Dogs In Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, one of Japan’s three major stoneworking regions, a square block of stone slowly becomes a sacred guardian. This time, I follow the making of komainu, the lion-dog statues that stand at the entrances of shrines and protect sacred grounds. The workshop is Ishibori no Tomatsu, a stone sculpture studio with more than 120 years of history. Fourth-generation master Masahiro Tomatsu and craftsman Yuta Nagai carve every detail by hand, from the powerful face and watchful eyes to the flowing tail and delicate fur patterns. Stone dust fills the air. The sound of chisels echoes through the workshop. What begins as a rough block gradually takes on expression, presence, and life. This is the story of Japanese craftsmanship, patience, and the hands that continue to shape the guardians of Japan. ―――――――――――――――――――――――――――― 📍 Workshop Information Ishibori no Tomatsu Official Website https://www.1002s.com/ Google Maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/wy3eTG8cQ8oQY... Craftsman Yuta Nagai Instagram / yuta_nagai_568 Directed & Filmed by Tsunagu FILM https://www.tsunagufilm.site/ ―――――――――――――――――――――――――――― 🎬 Timestamps 00:00 Opening 00:47 A 120-year-old stone workshop in Okazaki 01:05 Carving begins from a square block of stone 03:39 The face slowly takes shape 05:23 Carving the eyes with an air chipper 07:28 Craftsman Yuta Nagai and his approach to stonework 08:49 Fourth-generation master Masahiro Tomatsu begins carving 09:25 The most difficult part: the face and eyes 15:03 Two craftsmen working together 17:28 Surface finishing with a bishan hammer 18:43 Carving the head and final form 23:39 One komainu is complete 24:49 The pair of sacred guardians is finished ―――――――――――――――――――――――――――― 🌏 About Amazing JAPAN Amazing JAPAN is a documentary channel that shares the beauty of Japanese craftsmanship, culture, traditions, and the people who continue to preserve them. From traditional artisans and local workshops to timeless landscapes and everyday scenes across Japan, we capture the stories that are often hidden behind the final product. If you love Japanese culture, quiet craftsmanship, and human stories told through film, this channel is for you. ▶️ Check out Amazing JAPAN / @amazingjapan-youtube ―――――――――――――――――――――――――――― #JapaneseCraftsmanship #Komainu #AmazingJAPAN #StoneCarving #JapanCulture
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