Shinbashira

The shinbashira (心柱, also 真柱 or 刹/擦 satsu) refers to a central pillar at the core of a pagoda or similar structure. The shinbashira has long been thought to be the key to the Japanese pagoda's notable earthquake resistance, when newer concrete buildings may collapse.

For the leader of the Tenrikyo religion, see Shinbashira (Tenrikyo).
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