Furomon Ishibumi, Japanese Engraved Stone

Engraved In Japan, engraved stones called Ishibumi (碑) can be found in many places. The text on these stones can be about all kinds of subjects, such as the place where it stands. The main function of these Ishibumi stones is to pass on knowledge to future generations. Because of this, these Ishibumi stones are also known as memorial stones in English.

The text on the front of this Ishibumi stone refers to its origin and describes an entrance gate to a shrine that symbolizes the desire for a long and happy life. The three engraved characters are read as Furōmon (不老門), which can be translated to the Gate of Eternal Youth.