Shofu Jingai no Kokoro Ishidohyo, Japanese Stone Post

In Japan, decorative stone pillars can be seen in all sorts of places. These so-called Ishidōhyō (石道標) are placed partly in the ground and contain a written text that must be read from top to bottom. This text can cover a variety of subjects. It can, for example, indicate the way or a location. Additionally, poetic texts also frequently appear.

The text on this Ishidōhyō reads as follows: Shōfū Jingai no Kokoro (松風塵外心). This poetic phrase originates from the world of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, and can be translated as: The wind along the pine tree, dust from the heart.