This section of our website provides an opportunity to learn more about stone appreciation through the use of our new three- to five-minute educational videos and reprints of previously published articles. The Classroom also contains useful information for stone enthusiasts starting with a Guide to Stone Markets and Shops in China and Japan. Each month, additional videos, articles and other information will be available to help people along on their path to becoming stone connoisseurs.
Shoppers Guide to Japanese Stone Shops
Shoppers Guide to Chinese Stone Markets
Viewing Stone Appreciation Glossary
Prepared by Thomas S. Elias & Hiromi Nakaoji
The purpose of this glossary is to help viewing stone enthusiasts to gain a more in-depth knowledge of the terms used in stone appreciation practices. Japanese terms are used more frequently than their Chinese counterparts. Since this is an ongoing project, we anticipate adding additional terms. We encourage you to contact us with suggestions for future words to add or clarify if our definitions are not clear. Please send you questions and recommendation to Tom Elias.
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