Kato Mine and the Mystery of Marka: The History of Nakayama Grinding Wheel as Deciphered from Distribution Nakayama whetstone is known as the “king” among Japanese natural whetstones. Its overwhe…
A miracle 10 meters underground: Why is the Kurumaguchi wheel called a “phantom”? 1. what is a kurumakuchi grinding wheel? Origin of the name Among natural whetstones, there is one t…
Miracle at 200 meters above sea level: How Nakayama Hill became a sacred place for grinding stones 1. where is Nakayama? What kind of terrain? Nakayama whetstone—it is a legendary existence tha…
