{"product_id":"makabe-stone-free-cup","title":"Makabe Stone Free Cup","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"brand-japan-text-page\" data-mzl-content-mode=\"TEXT_ONLY_CARE\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bj-longform__section bj-longform__white\" data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\" data-mzl-role=\"DETAILS_SUMMARY\" aria-labelledby=\"bj-details_summary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-longform__shell\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bj-longform__eyebrow\"\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"bj-details_summary\"\u003eMakabe Stone in the Hand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact Makabe stone cup turns a familiar drinking form into a close encounter with granite. Its cylindrical profile keeps the material visually direct, while the mottled grain makes every viewing angle distinct. At 64 mm in diameter and 54 mm high, it sits as a quiet, weighty presence in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bj-text-photo-slot\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\/* LONGFORM_REPAIR_V1:DETAILS_SUMMARY *\/section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=DETAILS_SUMMARY]{padding:clamp(24px,4vw,64px) 0!important;min-height:0}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=DETAILS_SUMMARY]:empty{display:none}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=DETAILS_SUMMARY] .bj-longform__lede,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=DETAILS_SUMMARY] .bj-longform__intro,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=DETAILS_SUMMARY] h2{max-width:100%;width:100%;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;overflow-wrap:anywhere}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=DETAILS_SUMMARY] 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0!important;min-height:0}\nsection[data-step2-layout=\"STEP2_LAYOUT_V1\"]:empty{display:none}\nsection[data-step2-layout=\"STEP2_LAYOUT_V1\"] h2{font-size:clamp(32px,4vw,64px)!important;line-height:1.15;margin:0 0 24px;max-width:100%}\nsection[data-step2-layout=\"STEP2_LAYOUT_V1\"] .bj-text-photo-slot:empty{display:none}\nsection[data-step2-layout=\"STEP2_LAYOUT_V1\"] .bj-longform__facts{display:block;margin:24px 0 0}\nsection[data-step2-layout=\"STEP2_LAYOUT_V1\"] .bj-longform__facts\u003ediv{display:block;padding:24px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc}\nsection[data-step2-layout=\"STEP2_LAYOUT_V1\"] .bj-longform__facts dt{display:block;margin:0 0 12px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase}\nsection[data-step2-layout=\"STEP2_LAYOUT_V1\"] .bj-longform__facts dd{display:block;margin:0;font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,40px)!important;line-height:1.4;overflow-wrap:anywhere}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"brand-japan-text-page\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bj-longform__section bj-longform__white\" data-mzl-role=\"PRIMARY_USE\" data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-longform__shell\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bj-longform__eyebrow\"\u003eUSE \u0026amp; APPRECIATION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-longform__story-grid\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"bj-longform__story-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA Quiet Beginning\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin a quiet morning by setting the cup within easy reach and noticing the granite before the first sip. The compact form keeps the ritual focused: cool-looking mineral grain, a simple cylinder, and a small object whose presence is more deliberate than ordinary tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bj-text-photo-slot\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/8842\/3743\/files\/BJ_P_00006_scene-01.png?v=1788764897\" alt=\"Makabe stone cup alone on a pale wooden table in soft morning window light.\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"bj-longform__story-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA Pause at the Desk\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the cup for a measured pause at a desk, side table, or reading chair. Its 64 mm diameter and 54 mm height keep it visually compact, while the speckled stone surface adds a grounded counterpoint to paper, wood, metal, and other everyday materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bj-text-photo-slot\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/8842\/3743\/files\/BJ_P_00006_scene-02.png?v=1788764897\" alt=\"Makabe stone cup beside a closed notebook and pen on a calm wooden desk.\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"bj-longform__story-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePlaced Within Reach\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a warm wooden table, the cup is shown at rest with a hand nearby. The composition makes the rounded lower edge, open rim, and mottled stone surface easy to read. The matching stone square is part of the supplied photograph’s styling and is not included with the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bj-text-photo-slot\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/8842\/3743\/files\/img_use_03_75031c2d-d389-466b-80c8-048e79066e5a.jpg?v=1788708421\" alt=\"The Makabe stone cup on a wooden table with a hand nearby; a stone staging prop sits beneath it.\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"bj-longform__story-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA Restrained Table Setting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring it into a restrained table setting where one material can hold attention. The granite grain works especially well beside plain linen, dark wood, or brushed metal, allowing the cup to become a focal point without relying on decoration, color, or a large footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bj-text-photo-slot\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/8842\/3743\/files\/BJ_P_00006_scene-03.png?v=1788764897\" alt=\"Makabe stone cup as the focal point of a restrained setting with plain linen on a dark wooden table.\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"bj-longform__story-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLifted from a Low Table\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a Japanese-room setting, a hand lifts the cup above a low round table. The warm wood and close viewpoint make the pale mineral grain especially clear. The square stone on the table is a styling prop in the supplied photograph and is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bj-text-photo-slot\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/8842\/3743\/files\/use-append-japanese_room.png?v=1789062288\" alt=\"A hand lifting the Makabe stone cup above a low wooden table in a Japanese-room setting.\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"bj-longform__story-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHeld in a Quiet Interior\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeld in both hands during a relaxed indoor pause, the cup reads as a small but substantial object. The model’s face and hands provide a natural scale reference, while the shallow depth of field keeps attention on the granite grain and softly rounded base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bj-text-photo-slot\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/8842\/3743\/files\/use-append-sofa.png?v=1789062288\" alt=\"A seated model holding the Makabe stone cup in both hands in a quiet interior.\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"bj-longform__story-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRaised for a Sip\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cup is shown in direct use, raised to the lips in an indoor setting. Its small cylindrical form remains clearly visible against a quiet background, while the hand provides an honest scale reference. Use only with a suitable non-acidic liquid, following the supplied product restriction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bj-text-photo-slot\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/8842\/3743\/files\/img_use_02_f0f88db7-4d84-42ff-8467-ff5a81f93b8c.jpg?v=1788708420\" alt=\"The Makabe stone cup raised to the lips during indoor use.\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"bj-longform__story-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAt an Outdoor Table\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake it to a terrace or sheltered outdoor table when the setting calls for a small, substantial object. Outdoor use is permitted in the supplied product master, and the stone’s gray pattern sits comfortably among timber, metal, greenery, and changing natural light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bj-text-photo-slot\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/8842\/3743\/files\/BJ_P_00006_scene-05.png?v=1788764897\" alt=\"Makabe stone cup on a dry sheltered terrace table with soft greenery in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"bj-longform__story-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAn Outdoor Pause\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cup is photographed in use against a green outdoor background, matching the product master’s permitted outdoor-use condition. Natural light softens the setting while keeping the gray stone distinct. The image supports an outdoor moment without implying weather resistance or any performance beyond the confirmed permission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bj-text-photo-slot\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/8842\/3743\/files\/img_use_04_e9c8d1f9-4c51-4ce5-85c6-641458670ae3.jpg?v=1788708420\" alt=\"The Makabe stone cup raised for drinking in a green outdoor setting.\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\/* LONGFORM_REPAIR_V1:PRIMARY_USE *\/section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRIMARY_USE]{padding:clamp(24px,4vw,64px) 0!important;min-height:0}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRIMARY_USE]:empty{display:none}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRIMARY_USE] .bj-longform__lede,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRIMARY_USE] 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class=\"bj-longform__section bj-longform__white\" data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\" data-mzl-role=\"PASSPORT_SUMMARY\" aria-labelledby=\"bj-passport_summary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-longform__shell\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bj-longform__eyebrow\"\u003eOBJECT PASSPORT \/ CARE \u0026amp; USE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"bj-passport_summary\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-longform__care\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bj-longform__media bj-longform__media--natural\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/8842\/3743\/files\/care-summary_20258b2b-2bd5-4659-9ed0-a49e24b8fed1.png?v=1788708421\" alt=\"Care summary for the Makabe Stone Free Cup: acidic liquids, microwave, oven, and induction are not permitted; dishwasher, refrigeration, freezing, and outdoor use are permitted.\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-longform__care-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the confirmed use conditions shown here. Avoid acidic liquids, and do not use the cup in a microwave, oven, or on induction equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\/* LONGFORM_REPAIR_V1:PASSPORT_SUMMARY *\/section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PASSPORT_SUMMARY]{padding:clamp(24px,4vw,64px) 0!important;min-height:0}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PASSPORT_SUMMARY]:empty{display:none}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PASSPORT_SUMMARY] .bj-longform__lede,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PASSPORT_SUMMARY] .bj-longform__intro,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PASSPORT_SUMMARY] h2{max-width:100%;width:100%;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;overflow-wrap:anywhere}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PASSPORT_SUMMARY] h2{font-size:clamp(32px,4vw,64px)!important;line-height:1.15;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:24px}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PASSPORT_SUMMARY] .bj-longform__story-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);gap:32px}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PASSPORT_SUMMARY] .bj-longform__story-card{display:block;min-width:0}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PASSPORT_SUMMARY] .bj-text-photo-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:36px;align-items:start}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PASSPORT_SUMMARY] .bj-text-photo-copy{flex:1 1 340px;min-width:0;width:100%;max-width:100%}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PASSPORT_SUMMARY] .bj-text-photo-slot{flex:1 1 340px;min-width:0;margin:0}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PASSPORT_SUMMARY] 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0}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PASSPORT_SUMMARY] .bj-longform__facts\u003ediv{display:block;padding:24px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PASSPORT_SUMMARY] .bj-longform__facts dt{display:block;margin:0 0 12px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PASSPORT_SUMMARY] .bj-longform__facts dd{display:block;margin:0;font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,40px)!important;line-height:1.4;overflow-wrap:anywhere}@media(max-width:780px){section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PASSPORT_SUMMARY] .bj-text-photo-copy,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PASSPORT_SUMMARY] .bj-text-photo-slot{flex-basis:100%}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"brand-japan-text-page\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bj-longform__section bj-longform__white\" data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\" data-mzl-role=\"PRODUCT_FACTS\" aria-labelledby=\"bj-product_facts\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-longform__shell\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bj-longform__eyebrow\"\u003eOBJECT PASSPORT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"bj-product_facts\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"bj-longform__facts\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDimensions\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eφ64 × 54 mm\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eMaterial\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMakabe stone\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eProduct weight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e282 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eOrigin\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eJapan\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\/* LONGFORM_REPAIR_V1:PRODUCT_FACTS *\/section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS]{padding:clamp(24px,4vw,64px) 0!important;min-height:0}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS]:empty{display:none}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] .bj-longform__lede,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] .bj-longform__intro,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] h2{max-width:100%;width:100%;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;overflow-wrap:anywhere}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] h2{font-size:clamp(32px,4vw,64px)!important;line-height:1.15;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:24px}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] .bj-longform__story-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);gap:32px}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] 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.bj-longform__care{display:block}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] .bj-longform__care figure{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] .bj-longform__care img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;object-fit:contain}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] .bj-longform__care-copy{padding-top:24px}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] .bj-text-photo-copy,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] .bj-text-source,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] .bj-longform__care-copy{font-size:clamp(16px,1.6vw,20px);line-height:1.8;overflow-wrap:anywhere}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] .bj-text-photo-copy p,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] .bj-text-source p{margin:0 0 1em}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] h3{margin-bottom:28px}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] h4,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] h5{font-size:1.15em;line-height:1.4;margin:1.4em 0 .7em;font-weight:600}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] .bj-longform__facts{display:block;margin:24px 0 0}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] .bj-longform__facts\u003ediv{display:block;padding:24px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] .bj-longform__facts dt{display:block;margin:0 0 12px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] .bj-longform__facts dd{display:block;margin:0;font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,40px)!important;line-height:1.4;overflow-wrap:anywhere}@media(max-width:780px){section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] .bj-text-photo-copy,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] .bj-text-photo-slot{flex-basis:100%}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"brand-japan-text-page\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bj-longform__section bj-longform__white\" data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\" data-mzl-role=\"CRAFT_HERITAGE\" aria-labelledby=\"bj-craft_heritage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-longform__shell\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bj-longform__eyebrow\"\u003eCRAFT HERITAGE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"bj-craft_heritage\"\u003eCraft Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Makabe area of Ibaraki has long used its high-quality granite to make tools and objects for daily life. The local stone industry is said to have begun with the production of Buddhist stonework around Nagaoka in Makabe at the end of the Muromachi period. The oldest confirmed Makabe stone lantern, dated 1824, stands within the grounds of a temple in Makabe. The stonemason who made it is credited with establishing the techniques that continue in the craft today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bj-text-photo-slot\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\/* LONGFORM_REPAIR_V1:CRAFT_HERITAGE *\/section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE]{padding:clamp(24px,4vw,64px) 0!important;min-height:0}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE]:empty{display:none}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] .bj-longform__lede,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] .bj-longform__intro,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] h2{max-width:100%;width:100%;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;overflow-wrap:anywhere}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] h2{font-size:clamp(32px,4vw,64px)!important;line-height:1.15;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:24px}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] .bj-longform__story-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);gap:32px}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] .bj-longform__story-card{display:block;min-width:0}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] .bj-text-photo-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:36px;align-items:start}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] .bj-text-photo-copy{flex:1 1 340px;min-width:0;width:100%;max-width:100%}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] .bj-text-photo-slot{flex:1 1 340px;min-width:0;margin:0}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] 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0}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] .bj-longform__facts\u003ediv{display:block;padding:24px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] .bj-longform__facts dt{display:block;margin:0 0 12px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] .bj-longform__facts dd{display:block;margin:0;font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,40px)!important;line-height:1.4;overflow-wrap:anywhere}@media(max-width:780px){section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] .bj-text-photo-copy,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] .bj-text-photo-slot{flex-basis:100%}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"brand-japan-text-page\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bj-longform__section bj-longform__white\" data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\" data-mzl-role=\"HOW_ITS_MADE\" aria-labelledby=\"bj-how_its_made\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-longform__shell\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bj-longform__eyebrow\"\u003eHOW IT’S MADE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"bj-how_its_made\"\u003eHow It’s Made\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Making Process\u003cbr\u003eA Makabe stone lantern is composed of six separately carved elements: the hoju finial, kasa roof, hibukuro fire chamber, uke platform, sao shaft, and jirin base.\u003cbr\u003eEach component is marked, carved by hand, and finished individually before the lantern is assembled with mortise-and-tenon joints.\u003cbr\u003eEighteen traditional techniques are used across the process, supported by specialized tools such as chisels and bishan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Stone Selection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe grain is examined carefully to select stone that is unlikely to split during carving. The dimensions and shape of each component are marked on the stone. Excess material is then removed before the piece is finished by hand with chisels and bishan tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Hoju Finial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tenon for joining the finial to the roof is cut from the stone. The lotus support, head, and tip are shaped in sequence before the finer details are completed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Kasa Roof\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe roof is roughed out, and its underside and sloping surfaces are shaped. A decorative band, a mortise for the finial, and a shallow recess for the fire chamber are then carved, followed by the ornamental details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Hibukuro Fire Chamber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative motifs and the opening are carved. The interior is hollowed out, the opening is completed along the marked lines, and the chamber is finished as a whole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Uke (Middle Platform)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sides and lotus-shaped support are carved. A mortise for the shaft is cut into the underside, and the ornament is completed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Sao (Shaft)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe top and bottom are leveled square to the sides. Tenons are cut at both ends to join the shaft to the platform and base, followed by the decorative bands and motifs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Jirin (Base)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe base is shaped so that its side and underside meet at right angles. The upturned-petal form and motif are carved, followed by the mortise for the shaft and the final details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Assembly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe completed finial, roof, fire chamber, platform, shaft, and base are stacked in order and joined with mortise-and-tenon joints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bj-text-photo-slot\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\/* LONGFORM_REPAIR_V1:HOW_ITS_MADE *\/section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=HOW_ITS_MADE]{padding:clamp(24px,4vw,64px) 0!important;min-height:0}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=HOW_ITS_MADE]:empty{display:none}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=HOW_ITS_MADE] .bj-longform__lede,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=HOW_ITS_MADE] .bj-longform__intro,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=HOW_ITS_MADE] 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0}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=HOW_ITS_MADE] .bj-longform__facts\u003ediv{display:block;padding:24px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=HOW_ITS_MADE] .bj-longform__facts dt{display:block;margin:0 0 12px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=HOW_ITS_MADE] .bj-longform__facts dd{display:block;margin:0;font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,40px)!important;line-height:1.4;overflow-wrap:anywhere}@media(max-width:780px){section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=HOW_ITS_MADE] .bj-text-photo-copy,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=HOW_ITS_MADE] .bj-text-photo-slot{flex-basis:100%}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"brand-japan-text-page\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bj-longform__section bj-longform__white\" data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\" data-mzl-role=\"MAKER\" aria-labelledby=\"bj-maker\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-longform__shell\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bj-longform__eyebrow\"\u003eMEET THE MAKER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"bj-maker\"\u003eMeet the Maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAKER · MAKABE, IBARAKI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStone Shaped by Judgment and Hand\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIwabuchi Sangyo works with stone in Makabe, Ibaraki, combining modern processing equipment with traditional hand carving. Its practice is grounded in judging the character of the material, establishing form with precision, and finishing the surface by hand where the work requires it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bj-text-photo-slot\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/8842\/3743\/files\/img_maker_4ff18345-2227-478f-8548-ef3eba0d3137.png?v=1788708423\" alt=\"A person seated inside the Iwabuchi Sangyo stone workshop, with workshop equipment behind him.\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-source\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHisayuki Iwabuchi, Stone Artisan\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHisayuki Iwabuchi represents the workshop in Makabe, one of Japan’s long-established stoneworking regions. He is recognized as a Traditional Craftsperson in Makabe stone lantern making, was named a Contemporary Master Craftsman in 2021, and received the Medal with Yellow Ribbon in 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMachine Power, Guided by the Hand\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern machinery allows the workshop to cut and shape stone with power and consistency. It does not remove the need for judgment. From design through processing and inscription, the studio works in-house, moving between mechanical preparation and traditional hand carving according to what the piece requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA chisel and hammer do more than decorate a machine-cut form. They change how the surface catches light, how an edge feels, and how the mass of the stone is perceived. Small differences in force, spacing, and direction accumulate into the finished character. The maker is not trying to conceal the material’s weight; he is giving that weight a deliberate form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eA Practice Rooted in Makabe Stonework\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workshop’s official profile covers gravestones, Makabe stone lanterns, stone construction, lettering, and other stone products. Design, processing, and inscription are handled within the business, bringing machine work and hand carving into one continuous practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title of Contemporary Master Craftsman and the Medal with Yellow Ribbon recognize Iwabuchi’s skill and long service to his field. They are credentials of the craftsperson, stated here without extending them to any individual object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMaking Stone Understandable at a Distance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone asks to be understood through weight, temperature, grain, and touch—qualities a screen cannot fully reproduce. 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