By LISA VOGT/ Special to Asahi Weekly
September 24, 2024 at 08:00 JST
Chichibu Chinsekikan (Hall of Curious Rocks) is home to more than 900 stones, carved by nature, that resemble human faces. The rocks were collected over 50 years by museum founder Shozo Hayama. The museum is located about two hours northwest of Tokyo. (Photo by Lisa Vogt)
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