Kaeru Ishizo, Japanese Stone Frog Statue

Stone statues of frogs, Kaeru Ishizō (カエル石像) in Japanese, are a unique addition to any garden. Within Japanese culture, frogs are seen as a symbol of happiness and prosperity. This is because the Japanese word for frog, Kaeru (蛙), has the same pronunciation as the verb for returning, Kaeru (帰る). The return of people and objects is seen here as a sign of good luck. This idea also forms the basis of the idea that an ornament in the shape of a frog in the garden will bring happiness to the owner and even to visitors of the garden.