[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: What is the total number of items from the Shima and Shioya Kinseijinja Ruins recommended for national designation?

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

Q: Which specific ruins in Miyagawa Town, Hida City, are identified as rare sites preserving stone rod production?

A: The stone rod production traces were preserved and excavated from the Shima Ruins and the Shioya Kinseijinja Shrine Ruins.

Q: What material was used for producing the stone rods in Hida City, and where was it collected?

A: Tuff, commonly known as Shioya Stone, was used as the material and was collected from nearby sources.

Q: What is the estimated historical period during which these stone rods were produced in the region?

A: They were produced from approximately 4,500 years ago in the Middle Period to 3,500 years ago in the Late and Final Period.

Q: How many specific stone rods and tools are included in the main designation of the 377 recommended items?

A: The main designation includes 171 stone rods and 113 tools, which consist of 83 hammerstones and 30 whetstones.