＊＊＊Please read the following notes (1–6) before placing your order＊＊＊
1. Reservation Period
From Monday, October 6, 2025, 12:00 noon (Japan Standard Time) until Monday, October 27, 2025, 12:00 noon (JST).
2. This page is for pre-orders
Please select the Shimekazari items you wish to pre-order and click the “Add to Cart” button to proceed to checkout.
During the above pre-order period, all Shimekazari items will be offered at 10% off the listed price as a special benefit. (Wholesale orders are excluded.)
When you add Shimekazari items to your shopping cart and proceed to checkout, the 10% discount will be automatically applied and displayed on the payment page.
3. Payment is required at the time of pre-orders
Payment must be completed when placing your order (not at the time of delivery). Various payment methods are available, except for Cash on Delivery (payment to the courier upon delivery in Japan).
4. Cancellations cannot be accepted after payment
Please kindly understand that cancellations after payment cannot be accommodated.
5. Pre-Order and Regular Items Can Be Ordered Together
If you place and complete payment for both Shimekazari pre-order items and regular items in the same order, the regular items will be shipped within 3–7 business days, and the Shimekazari will be delivered from mid-November onward.
Because the shipping schedules differ, two separate shipping fees would normally apply.
However, as a special offer for placing both types of items in a single order, we are pleased to offer free shipping for the regular items.
Please take advantage of this offer. ※ Shipping fee will be charged only once—for the Shimekazari pre-order items. ※ This offer is available within Japan only. For international orders, two shipping fees will be charged. ※ Wholesale orders are excluded and will incur two separate shipping fees.
6. Shipping Schedule
The items listed here will be shipped in order from mid-November. Within Japan, only delivery time slots can be specified. Specific delivery dates cannot be specified.
This Shimekazari is called “HONU,” modeled after a sea turtle.
Turtles are generally divided into two kinds—sea turtles and land turtles. Long ago, it is said that among those that once lived on land, the ones that ventured into the ocean came to be known as sea turtles.
Sea turtles, which live in the ocean, have evolved to move smoothly through the water.
Their shells became thinner and more streamlined to reduce resistance, and their legs transformed into flippers, allowing them to swim swiftly across the open sea.
In Hawaii, one of their natural habitats, the word for sea turtle is Honu. There, it is considered a sacred creature—a guardian of the sea that brings good fortune.
A Shimekazari is a traditional New Year’s ornament made of rice straw, displayed indoors or outdoors to welcome the Toshigami deity at the start of the year.
The Shimekazari introduced here is made locally in southern Nagano, using rice straw harvested in the area.
The makers are involved in every step, from cultivating and harvesting the rice straw to crafting each Shimekazari by hand.
The rice straw is harvested early, before the grains ripen, during the hot summer months of July and August.
This Shimekazari is made with the same high-quality rice straw used for constructing sumo wrestling rings. The fresh green straw is carefully twisted and braided by hand.
This video shows the rice straw harvest, which we documented on site. Please take a look.These flipper-like front limbs, characteristic of sea turtles, resemble a turtle swimming gracefully across the open sea or slowly making its way up the sandy shore to lay its eggs.The flat, gently curved shape is particularly striking. According to the artisan, great care is taken in choosing each individual piece of straw to create both front flippers in perfect balance.The slightly curved tips of the front flippers make it look as if the turtle were gliding through the water, gracefully pushing it aside as it swims.This part represents the turtle’s head, formed by joining two thin straw ropes into a small loop. Though simple in construction, it captures the creature’s features with remarkable subtlety and precision.The thin, streamlined shell is woven using the same technique traditionally used to make straw sandals. Shaping an even, perfectly rounded oval without distortion takes great skill, and for that reason, only a few experienced artisans are able to craft this sea turtle Shimekazari.Though small enough to fit in both hands, this Shimekazari is carefully crafted with thoughtful attention to every detail, resulting in a sturdy and refined finish.This part represents the turtle’s tail, depicted by a thin straw rope that traces the edge of the shell like a gentle outline.This “HONU” can also be displayed resting on a surface. It looks as if it’s gliding smoothly through the water—bringing a gentle, soothing presence to any space.
It almost seems ready to flap its front flippers and start moving with lively energy. You can imagine this little sea turtle growing strong and setting out on a long journey, carried by the ocean’s gentle currents.
You can hang it by your entrance or place it on a sideboard or windowsill in your living room. It’s also lovely to keep on display throughout the year, long after the New Year season has passed.
Sea turtles inhabit a wide range of waters, and many legends about them exist around the world.
In Japan, sea turtles are often associated with an ancient folktale of a man who is guided by a turtle to an undersea palace —a story that connects the creature with the divine realm. Because of this, the sea turtle has long been regarded as a messenger between the human world and the gods.
In Hawaii, there is a legend that the sea turtle (HONU) once protected children and surfers from sharks. Because of this, it is believed to be a guardian spirit that keeps people safe from dangers and disasters of the sea.
To keep your Shimekazari in good condition, please open the package promptly upon arrival and do not leave it stored inside the cardboard box.
If you are not going to display it right away, store it indoors in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
After use, it may be taken to a Shinto shrine for disposal, or treated as burnable household waste. If disposing as waste, please be sure to follow your local municipality’s guidelines.
When you picture a sea turtle gliding gently through clear blue waters, a sense of calm naturally fills your heart.
It’s hard not to wish for peaceful days like that to continue on and on.
Whether in calm seas where the wind rests and the waves are still, or in stormy waters stirred by the wind, may the coming year be one in which we, like the sea turtle, move forward with strength and steadiness.
＊＊Please read the following carefully and place your reservation only after understanding and agreeing＊＊
Shimekazari reserved through this page will be shipped in order from mid-November.
Please note that, except in the case of defective items, Shimekazari cannot be returned or exchanged for any reason.
A “defective item” refers to one that is clearly damaged at the time of delivery. We take the utmost care in inspection before shipping, but should you receive a defective item, please contact us within 3 days of delivery.
We will replace defective items whenever possible, but depending on materials and the makers’ circumstances, a replacement may not be available.
Also, please understand that we cannot accept requests for return or exchange if contacted 4 days or more after delivery.
＊＊＊Please read the following notes (1–6) before placing your order＊＊＊
1. Reservation Period
From Monday, October 6, 2025, 12:00 noon (Japan Standard Time) until Monday, October 27, 2025, 12:00 noon (JST).
2. This page is for pre-orders
Please select the Shimekazari items you wish to pre-order and click the “Add to Cart” button to proceed to checkout.
During the above pre-order period, all Shimekazari items will be offered at 10% off the listed price as a special benefit. (Wholesale orders are excluded.)
When you add Shimekazari items to your shopping cart and proceed to checkout, the 10% discount will be automatically applied and displayed on the payment page.
3. Payment is required at the time of pre-orders
Payment must be completed when placing your order (not at the time of delivery). Various payment methods are available, except for Cash on Delivery (payment to the courier upon delivery in Japan).
4. Cancellations cannot be accepted after payment
Please kindly understand that cancellations after payment cannot be accommodated.
5. Pre-Order and Regular Items Can Be Ordered Together
If you place and complete payment for both Shimekazari pre-order items and regular items in the same order, the regular items will be shipped within 3–7 business days, and the Shimekazari will be delivered from mid-November onward.
Because the shipping schedules differ, two separate shipping fees would normally apply.
However, as a special offer for placing both types of items in a single order, we are pleased to offer free shipping for the regular items.
Please take advantage of this offer. ※ Shipping fee will be charged only once—for the Shimekazari pre-order items. ※ This offer is available within Japan only. For international orders, two shipping fees will be charged. ※ Wholesale orders are excluded and will incur two separate shipping fees.
6. Shipping Schedule
The items listed here will be shipped in order from mid-November. Within Japan, only delivery time slots can be specified. Specific delivery dates cannot be specified.
This Shimekazari is called “HONU,” modeled after a sea turtle.
Turtles are generally divided into two kinds—sea turtles and land turtles. Long ago, it is said that among those that once lived on land, the ones that ventured into the ocean came to be known as sea turtles.
Sea turtles, which live in the ocean, have evolved to move smoothly through the water.
Their shells became thinner and more streamlined to reduce resistance, and their legs transformed into flippers, allowing them to swim swiftly across the open sea.
In Hawaii, one of their natural habitats, the word for sea turtle is Honu. There, it is considered a sacred creature—a guardian of the sea that brings good fortune.
A Shimekazari is a traditional New Year’s ornament made of rice straw, displayed indoors or outdoors to welcome the Toshigami deity at the start of the year.
The Shimekazari introduced here is made locally in southern Nagano, using rice straw harvested in the area.
The makers are involved in every step, from cultivating and harvesting the rice straw to crafting each Shimekazari by hand.
The rice straw is harvested early, before the grains ripen, during the hot summer months of July and August.
This Shimekazari is made with the same high-quality rice straw used for constructing sumo wrestling rings. The fresh green straw is carefully twisted and braided by hand.
This video shows the rice straw harvest, which we documented on site. Please take a look.These flipper-like front limbs, characteristic of sea turtles, resemble a turtle swimming gracefully across the open sea or slowly making its way up the sandy shore to lay its eggs.The flat, gently curved shape is particularly striking. According to the artisan, great care is taken in choosing each individual piece of straw to create both front flippers in perfect balance.The slightly curved tips of the front flippers make it look as if the turtle were gliding through the water, gracefully pushing it aside as it swims.This part represents the turtle’s head, formed by joining two thin straw ropes into a small loop. Though simple in construction, it captures the creature’s features with remarkable subtlety and precision.The thin, streamlined shell is woven using the same technique traditionally used to make straw sandals. Shaping an even, perfectly rounded oval without distortion takes great skill, and for that reason, only a few experienced artisans are able to craft this sea turtle Shimekazari.Though small enough to fit in both hands, this Shimekazari is carefully crafted with thoughtful attention to every detail, resulting in a sturdy and refined finish.This part represents the turtle’s tail, depicted by a thin straw rope that traces the edge of the shell like a gentle outline.This “HONU” can also be displayed resting on a surface. It looks as if it’s gliding smoothly through the water—bringing a gentle, soothing presence to any space.
It almost seems ready to flap its front flippers and start moving with lively energy. You can imagine this little sea turtle growing strong and setting out on a long journey, carried by the ocean’s gentle currents.
You can hang it by your entrance or place it on a sideboard or windowsill in your living room. It’s also lovely to keep on display throughout the year, long after the New Year season has passed.
Sea turtles inhabit a wide range of waters, and many legends about them exist around the world.
In Japan, sea turtles are often associated with an ancient folktale of a man who is guided by a turtle to an undersea palace —a story that connects the creature with the divine realm. Because of this, the sea turtle has long been regarded as a messenger between the human world and the gods.
In Hawaii, there is a legend that the sea turtle (HONU) once protected children and surfers from sharks. Because of this, it is believed to be a guardian spirit that keeps people safe from dangers and disasters of the sea.
To keep your Shimekazari in good condition, please open the package promptly upon arrival and do not leave it stored inside the cardboard box.
If you are not going to display it right away, store it indoors in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
After use, it may be taken to a Shinto shrine for disposal, or treated as burnable household waste. If disposing as waste, please be sure to follow your local municipality’s guidelines.
When you picture a sea turtle gliding gently through clear blue waters, a sense of calm naturally fills your heart.
It’s hard not to wish for peaceful days like that to continue on and on.
Whether in calm seas where the wind rests and the waves are still, or in stormy waters stirred by the wind, may the coming year be one in which we, like the sea turtle, move forward with strength and steadiness.
＊＊Please read the following carefully and place your reservation only after understanding and agreeing＊＊
Shimekazari reserved through this page will be shipped in order from mid-November.
Please note that, except in the case of defective items, Shimekazari cannot be returned or exchanged for any reason.
A “defective item” refers to one that is clearly damaged at the time of delivery. We take the utmost care in inspection before shipping, but should you receive a defective item, please contact us within 3 days of delivery.
We will replace defective items whenever possible, but depending on materials and the makers’ circumstances, a replacement may not be available.
Also, please understand that we cannot accept requests for return or exchange if contacted 4 days or more after delivery.
＊＊＊Please read the following notes (1–6) before placing your order＊＊＊
1. Reservation Period
From Monday, October 6, 2025, 12:00 noon (Japan Standard Time) until Monday, October 27, 2025, 12:00 noon (JST).
2. This page is for pre-orders
Please select the Shimekazari items you wish to pre-order and click the “Add to Cart” button to proceed to checkout.
During the above pre-order period, all Shimekazari items will be offered at 10% off the listed price as a special benefit. (Wholesale orders are excluded.)
When you add Shimekazari items to your shopping cart and proceed to checkout, the 10% discount will be automatically applied and displayed on the payment page.
3. Payment is required at the time of pre-orders
Payment must be completed when placing your order (not at the time of delivery). Various payment methods are available, except for Cash on Delivery (payment to the courier upon delivery in Japan).
4. Cancellations cannot be accepted after payment
Please kindly understand that cancellations after payment cannot be accommodated.
5. Pre-Order and Regular Items Can Be Ordered Together
If you place and complete payment for both Shimekazari pre-order items and regular items in the same order, the regular items will be shipped within 3–7 business days, and the Shimekazari will be delivered from mid-November onward.
Because the shipping schedules differ, two separate shipping fees would normally apply.
However, as a special offer for placing both types of items in a single order, we are pleased to offer free shipping for the regular items.
Please take advantage of this offer. ※ Shipping fee will be charged only once—for the Shimekazari pre-order items. ※ This offer is available within Japan only. For international orders, two shipping fees will be charged. ※ Wholesale orders are excluded and will incur two separate shipping fees.
6. Shipping Schedule
The items listed here will be shipped in order from mid-November. Within Japan, only delivery time slots can be specified. Specific delivery dates cannot be specified.
This Shimekazari is called “HONU,” modeled after a sea turtle.
Turtles are generally divided into two kinds—sea turtles and land turtles. Long ago, it is said that among those that once lived on land, the ones that ventured into the ocean came to be known as sea turtles.
Sea turtles, which live in the ocean, have evolved to move smoothly through the water.
Their shells became thinner and more streamlined to reduce resistance, and their legs transformed into flippers, allowing them to swim swiftly across the open sea.
In Hawaii, one of their natural habitats, the word for sea turtle is Honu. There, it is considered a sacred creature—a guardian of the sea that brings good fortune.
A Shimekazari is a traditional New Year’s ornament made of rice straw, displayed indoors or outdoors to welcome the Toshigami deity at the start of the year.
The Shimekazari introduced here is made locally in southern Nagano, using rice straw harvested in the area.
The makers are involved in every step, from cultivating and harvesting the rice straw to crafting each Shimekazari by hand.
The rice straw is harvested early, before the grains ripen, during the hot summer months of July and August.
This Shimekazari is made with the same high-quality rice straw used for constructing sumo wrestling rings. The fresh green straw is carefully twisted and braided by hand.
This video shows the rice straw harvest, which we documented on site. Please take a look.These flipper-like front limbs, characteristic of sea turtles, resemble a turtle swimming gracefully across the open sea or slowly making its way up the sandy shore to lay its eggs.The flat, gently curved shape is particularly striking. According to the artisan, great care is taken in choosing each individual piece of straw to create both front flippers in perfect balance.The slightly curved tips of the front flippers make it look as if the turtle were gliding through the water, gracefully pushing it aside as it swims.This part represents the turtle’s head, formed by joining two thin straw ropes into a small loop. Though simple in construction, it captures the creature’s features with remarkable subtlety and precision.The thin, streamlined shell is woven using the same technique traditionally used to make straw sandals. Shaping an even, perfectly rounded oval without distortion takes great skill, and for that reason, only a few experienced artisans are able to craft this sea turtle Shimekazari.Though small enough to fit in both hands, this Shimekazari is carefully crafted with thoughtful attention to every detail, resulting in a sturdy and refined finish.This part represents the turtle’s tail, depicted by a thin straw rope that traces the edge of the shell like a gentle outline.This “HONU” can also be displayed resting on a surface. It looks as if it’s gliding smoothly through the water—bringing a gentle, soothing presence to any space.
It almost seems ready to flap its front flippers and start moving with lively energy. You can imagine this little sea turtle growing strong and setting out on a long journey, carried by the ocean’s gentle currents.
You can hang it by your entrance or place it on a sideboard or windowsill in your living room. It’s also lovely to keep on display throughout the year, long after the New Year season has passed.
Sea turtles inhabit a wide range of waters, and many legends about them exist around the world.
In Japan, sea turtles are often associated with an ancient folktale of a man who is guided by a turtle to an undersea palace —a story that connects the creature with the divine realm. Because of this, the sea turtle has long been regarded as a messenger between the human world and the gods.
In Hawaii, there is a legend that the sea turtle (HONU) once protected children and surfers from sharks. Because of this, it is believed to be a guardian spirit that keeps people safe from dangers and disasters of the sea.
To keep your Shimekazari in good condition, please open the package promptly upon arrival and do not leave it stored inside the cardboard box.
If you are not going to display it right away, store it indoors in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
After use, it may be taken to a Shinto shrine for disposal, or treated as burnable household waste. If disposing as waste, please be sure to follow your local municipality’s guidelines.
When you picture a sea turtle gliding gently through clear blue waters, a sense of calm naturally fills your heart.
It’s hard not to wish for peaceful days like that to continue on and on.
Whether in calm seas where the wind rests and the waves are still, or in stormy waters stirred by the wind, may the coming year be one in which we, like the sea turtle, move forward with strength and steadiness.
＊＊Please read the following carefully and place your reservation only after understanding and agreeing＊＊
Shimekazari reserved through this page will be shipped in order from mid-November.
Please note that, except in the case of defective items, Shimekazari cannot be returned or exchanged for any reason.
A “defective item” refers to one that is clearly damaged at the time of delivery. We take the utmost care in inspection before shipping, but should you receive a defective item, please contact us within 3 days of delivery.
We will replace defective items whenever possible, but depending on materials and the makers’ circumstances, a replacement may not be available.
Also, please understand that we cannot accept requests for return or exchange if contacted 4 days or more after delivery.
