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The Kaname-ishi ("foundation stone" or "pivot stone") is a sacred stone associated with Kashima Shrine and Katori Shrine in Japan, traditionally regarded as pinning down the head of a giant catfish (namazu) believed in folklore to cause earthquakes. Enshrined as an object of reverence within these Shinto sites, the stone is tied to the protective deities Takemikazuchi and Futsunushi, who are said to hold the catfish in check. Local tradition holds the Kaname-ishi as a symbol of stability and protection against earthquakes, though this remains a matter of folk belief rather than verified fact.
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