The Usuki Stone Buddhas are said to have been carved from the late Heian period to the Kamakura period. In 1995 (Heisei 7), all 59 statues were designated as National Treasures, the first time in the country for a group of cliff carvings. Before restoration, the head of the Great Sun Buddha statue had fallen and was placed on the lower pedestal. The blessed form of the head was used to create the [Usuki Stone Buddha Great Sun Buddha] barley shochu. By clasping your hands morning and evening, you can receive the blessings of the Buddha and have a happy day. The barley shochu [Stone Buddha Great Sun Buddha] was released in 1984. This barley shochu [Stone Buddha Great Sun Buddha] has a seal indicating approval by the Minister of Finance, authentic shochu, and 25% alcohol content! It is likely the barley shochu from when it was first released. You can expect about 40 years of aging! If the aging hasn't progressed, be sure to tightly close the cork and store it! Aging progresses by allowing oxygen to enter. 9800→