This large Kamuikotan stone was collected in the Ishikari River reportedly in the Meiji period. It was first used as a garden stone, then later brought indoors for display as a suiskei. There are two rounded, naturally formed depressions in the center of this stone with an overflow channel on the lower right side. Mr. Sugo Minetaka, owner of this stone, felt awed by its tremendous natural power and couldn’t sleep for several nights after acquiring this stone. He is amazed by the work that nature can accomplish.

Sugo named this stone “Daisen,” a Buddhist term for a deep mountain or enchanted land that is a state of enlightenment. His father was a monk with the given name Daisen. This stone was selected as one of the 100 best susieki in Japan and displayed at the 8th World Bonsai Convention held in Saitama City, Japan, April 27-30, 2017. It is an exceptionally fine water pool stone with dark eggplant blue color, very hard, and wonderful surface texture.