Support for Our International Customers
– Graves, Memorials, Nameplates and More –
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Welcome to Matsukawa Stoneworks, a third-generation family-run business based in historic Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture.
With over 70 years of craftsmanship and care, we are proud to serve both our local community and clients from across Japan and abroad—including international residents and military families stationed at MCAS Iwakuni and throughout the region.
Memorial & Grave Services
• Design and installation of new gravestones
• Grave relocation or removal (including legal and ceremonial support)
• Annual or seasonal grave cleaning services
• Memorial offerings and coordination with local temples or shrines
• Bilingual inscription engraving (Japanese ⇄ English)
Other Services
• Custom house nameplates (wood, stone, or metal)
• Pet memorials and decorative garden stones
• English-language consultation and aftercare guidance
Contact
〒737-0032
14-3 Honmachi Kure Hiroshima
Email：matsukawasekizai.kure@gmail.com
Phone number：090-9417-5477
FAX：0823-21-8446
※ Kindly note: We're often working on-site, so the best way to reach us is by mobile.
- About Matsukawa Stoneworks -
Our story began with our first-generation founder, who crafted the stone monument commemorating the reconstruction of Takahi Shrine—a place still beloved by locals for its festivals and seasonal traditions.
We are proud to carry on a legacy of craftsmanship and community service, built on both technical excellence and deep local roots.
Certified Expertise and Recognition
Nationally Certified First-Class Stone Mason
Officially recognized “Sekisho-i” Stone Master by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Multiple awards and honors received from national and industry organizations
Recommended by the Japan Federation of Stone Product Cooperatives, a government-authorized trade group
Deep Local Involvement
We are not just craftsmen—we are active members of our community.
Former PTA president at Kure Hondori Elementary School
Current community welfare officer (minsei-iin) supporting local residents
Long-time volunteer for children’s activities, including:
・Swimming lessons at local Self-Defense Force base
・Support for kindergarten, elementary, and junior high school events
・Festival setup, youth baseball coaching, and more
Commitment to Learning and Growth
We believe that true craftsmanship comes from constant study and self-discipline.
Ongoing practice of Japanese calligraphy (shodo) and Buddhist philosophy
Physical training as a foundation for skill and spirit
Undertaken spiritual training at Mount Koya, and made pilgrimages to temples and shrines across Japan
Traveled to India, the birthplace of Buddhism, in pursuit of deeper understanding
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