The Izumo area has been well-known as a source of agate since ancient times. The brightness of the stone, which has been admired for centuries, is still used in accessories and ornaments today. Comma-shaped beads called “magatama,” prized in Japan since ancient times, are a popular agate item. You can find shops selling Magatama all around town and workshops in
Karakoro Art Studio and
Tamatsukuri.
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