The Asama stones scattered throughout Nakanojo Town are monuments that tell the story of Mount Asama’s past eruptions. While looking at the historical facts and lore surrounding the eruption of Mount Asama, and the paintings that convey them, I became interested in what remains and what is passed on. When I see rocks, not just Asama stones, I feel a certain tension, a sense that there has been a tremendous movement. I photographed the exposed rocks and created an installation using two works, reconsidering the fixation of the image, its support, and ultimately the medium of photography.