{"product_id":"japanese-aji-stone-bookends-rock-end","title":"Aji Stone Bookends  RS - ROCK END","description":"\u003c!-- YouTube動画 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pA6H51tRiks?showinfo=0;playsinline=1\u0026amp;mute=1\u0026amp;modestbranding=1\u0026amp;rel=0\u0026amp;loop=1\u0026amp;playlist=krKqt6FthNc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" style=\"width:100%; aspect-ratio:16\/9; height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ① 冒頭ラベル --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.4); margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eAji Stone Bookends \"Rock End\" — Handcrafted in Takamatsu, Kagawa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ② キャッチフレーズ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:16px; padding:13px 0; border-bottom:0.5px solid rgba(2,9,18,0.1);\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.12em; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.25); min-width:20px;\"\u003e01\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75);\"\u003eEach pair split from a single block — raw exterior, polished interior\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:16px; padding:13px 0; border-bottom:0.5px solid rgba(2,9,18,0.1);\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.12em; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.25); min-width:20px;\"\u003e02\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75);\"\u003eMohs hardness 7 — harder than marble, quarried only in Takamatsu\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:16px; padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.12em; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.25); min-width:20px;\"\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75);\"\u003eShaped by artisans whose craft has been passed down through generations\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ③ 本文 --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAji Stone — Found Only in One Place\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAji Stone is a granite quarried exclusively in the northeastern corner of Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture. Its fine, tightly bonded grain gives it a Mohs hardness of 7 — on par with quartz, and nearly twice the hardness of marble (Mohs 4). That density makes it exceptionally durable and resistant to weathering, while also enabling the kind of precise, delicate shaping that softer stones cannot hold. Its low moisture absorption means it does not stain or degrade over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Craft That Cannot Be Rushed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWorking Aji Stone demands expertise that takes years to develop. In Takamatsu, specialized artisans handle every stage — quarrying, cutting, polishing, engraving, shaping — each requiring different tools and different judgement. The knowledge is passed down through generations, and the result is a level of finish that mass production cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne Block, Split in Two\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach pair of Rock End bookends is made from a single block of Aji Stone, carefully split. The inner faces — the sides that touch books and shelves — are polished smooth to prevent scratching. The outer faces retain the stone's natural fractured texture. The contrast between the two surfaces in a single object is the design: raw and refined, held together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 40px;\"\u003eNo two pairs are identical. The stone determines the shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/byemotion-intl.com\/products\/aji-project\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; gap:20px; text-decoration:none; color:inherit; border-top: 1px solid rgba(2,9,18,0.15); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(2,9,18,0.15); padding:16px 0; margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/3573\/7729\/files\/PARTNERS_03008c72-846e-4032-be9c-66858709aa8c.jpg?v=1774340980\" style=\"width:80px; height:80px; object-fit:cover; flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.45); margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eBehind the scenes\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px; font-weight:400; margin:0 0 8px; letter-spacing:0.04em;\"\u003eThe story behind this piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.45); margin:0; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eRead story →\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n                                                                                                                                \n\n\u003c!-- ⑥ SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid rgba(2,9,18,0.1); padding-top:24px; margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.4); margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; line-height:1.8; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.65); margin:0;\"\u003e\n    MATERIAL · Aji stone (granite)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    S · W 3.9 × D 2.8 × H 3.9 in (100 × 70 × 100 mm) · 1 kg (2.2 lb) per pair\u003cbr\u003e\n    L · W 5.9 × D 3.1 × H 5.9 in (150 × 80 × 150 mm) · 3 kg (6.6 lb) per pair\u003cbr\u003e\n    XL · W 7.9 × D 3.9 × H 7.9 in (200 × 100 × 200 mm) · 5.5 kg (12.1 lb) per pair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    * Each piece is shaped from natural stone — form varies between pairs.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ⑦ SHIPPING --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid rgba(2,9,18,0.1); padding-top:24px; margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.4); margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; line-height:1.8; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.65); margin:0;\"\u003e\n    In stock · Ships within 1 week · Shipping cost included in price\u003cbr\u003e\n    Made to order · Ships within 1 month\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aji Project","offers":[{"title":"Brown \/ S","offer_id":39781211308161,"sku":"","price":23000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown \/ L","offer_id":39781211340929,"sku":"","price":30000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown \/ XL","offer_id":39781211373697,"sku":"","price":41000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light Gray \/ S","offer_id":39781211209857,"sku":"","price":23000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light Gray \/ L","offer_id":39781211242625,"sku":"","price":30000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light Gray \/ XL","offer_id":39781211275393,"sku":"","price":41000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/3573\/7729\/files\/aji-project-stone-bookends.jpg?v=1776915843","url":"https:\/\/byemotion-intl.com\/products\/japanese-aji-stone-bookends-rock-end","provider":"By Emotion International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}