株式会社蒼島(あおいしま)

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庵治石

Aji stone

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It is said that Aji stone were formed 80 to 90 million years ago and first appeared on the Earth's surface 20 million years ago.
Aji stone have existed since long before the birth of mankind.

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Mure-cho and Aji-cho are located in the eastern part of Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture. Aji stone is mined from the foothills of Mount Goken, which straddles the two towns. The stone was first mined in earnest in 1588 when Takamatsu Castle was built, and the stone industry made a breakthrough in 1814 when Yashima Toshogu Shrine was built, giving the area a history of more than 400 years.

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Aji stone is a type of granite, and is characterized by its fine, tightly knit crystals, which are as hard as quartz and resistant to weathering. It is also sometimes called “blue granite” because of its bluish hue and the appearance of biotite.

Because of the high level of skill required to handle this rare material, there are highly skilled craftsmen in the production area who are involved in all stages of the production, from mining, processing, until the final product is achieved. It is not only the high quality of the material, but also the eyes and hands of the craftsmen who handle it that support the production area.

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When I talk with craftsmen, we often talk about our families.
They talk about their parents, who are also craftsmen, their sons who are about to become craftsmen, and their families who work together.
As I listen to them talk about their families, I realize that it is the Aji stone that strengthens the bonds between families.

It may seem special that the materials we work with and our profession are so deeply related to our lives. However, for those of us who deal with nature every day and live in the midst of it, it is a natural way of life that is unchanging and unique to this area.

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What we are face to face every day is the earth that has existed since long before the birth of mankind.
We have received many benefits from this land. Even as times change and demands change, what is it that we want to preserve in this land?
We believe that continuing to face these unchanging values is the way to repay the benefits we have received and to create a prosperous future where we can continue to coexist with nature.
We, who live on this “blue island", need to start thinking like this.

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蒼島についてAbout AOISHIMA

AOISHIMA Inc. is a company which is established by Aji stone craftsman Chikara Ninomiya with the support and cooperation of many people in the Aji stone production area.

While facing the challenges of the Aji stone production areas, we will conti nue to challenge every day to convey the charm of Aji stone and its production areas to many people both inside and outside Japan. And we hope to pass on the historic industry to future generations. "Thinking about the future of the production area. " We believe that must be done b y ourselves who have benefited from this land.

事業についてAbout business

We are developing various businesses related to the Aji stone and its production area. Please feel free to contact us.

  • ≪AJI PROJECT の運営 Manage of AJI PROJECT

    We operate a brand based on the concept of "Aji stone products that are close to our daily lives."

    AJI PROJECT http://www.aji-project.jp/

  • ≪企画展への出展Exhibiting at exhibitions

    We hold and join pop-up stores and special exhibitions for prod ucts using Aji stone, including AJI PROJECT.

  • ≪オリジナル・オーダー制作Produce original product

    We can take order of original production by using Aji stone according to various requests such as products to be sold or exhibits.

  • ≪インテリア・エクステリアの施工Interior / exterior construction

    We can take order of consultations and construction for interio r and exterior of facilities and houses by using Aji stone.

  • ≪直営店の運営Managing official store

    As a place to propose a lifestyle with Aji stone, we operate a showroom that displays AJI PROJECT and other Aji stone products.

  • ≪産地Promoting Aji stone production area

    Through tours and workshops in production area and factories, and industry-academia-government collaboration, etc., we are making efforts to get to know the production areas better.

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会社概要Company Profile

  • AOISHIMA Inc.
  • 3195-1 Murecho Mure, Takamatsu City, Kagawa 761-0121 Japan
  • (+81) 87-814-3890
  • Established in March 31, 2021
  • CEO Chikara Ninomiya

沿革
History

  • Mar 2021, Established.
  • May 2021, Took over the management of AJI PROJECT.
  • Mar 2022, Showroom opened.

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