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English: Birthplace of the National Anthem "Kimigayo" – Sazare-Ishi

This stone is a Sazare-Ishi, marking the birthplace of the singing of the national anthem "Kimigayo." Sazare-Ishi is a type of limestone that, over thousands and tens of thousands of years, dissolves in rainwater, binds together, and grows into a large rock. It has been widely known as a symbol of small stones since ancient times.

The lyrics of "Kimigayo," "Until the pebbles grow into boulders, covered with moss," refer to this transformation of the stone, symbolizing the long-lasting prosperity of Japan.

"Sazare-Ishi" can be found in the precincts of shrines throughout Japan and is treated with great care.

Even today, it is a precious natural monument, revered as a symbol of national peace and family safety.
日本語: 国歌君が代斉唱発祥の地 さざれ石

この石は国歌君が代斉唱発祥の地を記すさざれ石です。 さざれ石は石灰岩が風雨にさらされ水分により溶解し、凝結してできたもので、千年、万年の長い年月をかけて大きな石になったものです。 また古くから小石の代表として広く知られています。

君が代の歌詞「さざれ石の巌となりて苔のむすまで」は、この石の変化する様子を歌ったものであり、日本が末長く栄えることを象徴しています。

「さざれ石」は、日本各地の神社の境内にあり、また大切に守られています。

現在もその姿を見て、国家安泰、家内安全を祈願する限りである貴重な天然記念物です。
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Camera location35° 01′ 30.06″ N, 135° 47′ 03.98″ E  Heading=64.919921875° Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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