[Hida City, Gifu Prefecture] A Feat Unseen in 30 Years! "Stone Rods," Prayer Implements from the Jomon Period Unearthed in Miyagawa Town, Hida City, and 377 Other Items Designated as National Important Cultural Properties! Recognized for their high academic value as materials for deciphering the manufacturing process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many items from the ruins in Hida City have been recommended for designation as National Important Cultural Properties?

A: A total of 377 items, including stone rods and Jomon pottery, have been recommended for this designation.

Q: What kind of material was used to manufacture the stone rods excavated in Miyagawa Town, Hida City?

A: The stone rods were manufactured using tuff, which is commonly referred to as Shioya Stone and was collected nearby.

Q: What is the historical time period covered by the stone rod production excavated at the ruins?

A: The production process spans from the Middle Period approximately 4,500 years ago to the Late/Final Period 3,500 years ago.

Q: How many national cultural properties in total will Hida City have after this new recommendation is finalized?

A: With this designation, Hida City will possess its 11th national cultural property and its 2nd National Important Cultural Property.

Q: What types of tools are included among the 113 designated tools recommended as Important Cultural Properties?

A: The designated tools consist of 83 hammerstones and 30 whetstones, which were used for manufacturing stone rods.