＊＊＊ Please read Notes 1–2 before placing your order＊＊＊
1.This page is for Shimekazari orders.
Online Shop Sales Period November 13 (Thu) – December 28 (Sun), 2025, 12:00 noon (JST) ＊Our physical store will also be open until Sunday, December 28.
This item is available only while supplies last. Once sold out, sales will end. Regardless of stock status, orders cannot be accepted after Monday, December 29.
We also ship internationally. Please note that the year-end period is an exceptionally busy time for deliveries, and your order may not arrive before the end of the year. We kindly ask for your understanding that returns or refunds cannot be accepted due to delivery delays.
2. Regular items can also be ordered together with Shimekazari products.
However, depending on the type of Shimekazari, some items may be too long to be shipped together with other baskets or trays.
To ensure safe delivery of your order, please note that your purchase may need to be shipped in multiple packages, and additional shipping fees may apply accordingly.
If any changes to the shipping fee are required, we will inform you in the order confirmation email (which is sent separately from the automatic order notification).
This Shimekazari is called “Fortunate Chicken,” modeled after a rooster.
At dawn, when the deep darkness of night begins to fade and the sky slowly brightens, the rooster crows — breaking the night’s silence and heralding the arrival of a new morning.
Its resonant call, echoing as if reaching toward the heavens, seems to invite the radiant sun to rise, ushering in the warmth and hope of a bright new day.
The rooster has long been cherished as a symbol of good fortune and prosperity.
This Fortunate Chicken Shimekazari carries a wish for an abundant year— one filled with growth, success, and blessings.
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.Though the form of the rooster is simplified and stylized, its defining features are beautifully captured—evoking the image of a dignified and intelligent bird.This part represents the rooster’s head. While simplified in design, its eyes and beak convey a sense of alertness and inner strength—capturing the courage and spirit of the bird.The most striking feature is the rooster’s body — it conveys a powerful presence through the fullness of the straw rope. According to the artisan, additional straw is inserted inside the rope to give it volume and a rounded shape. Forming the body evenly while maintaining this fullness requires not only skill but also a delicate sense of touch and intuition. It’s said to be a meticulous and highly demanding process.This part represents the rooster’s tail. The neatly trimmed ends of the rice straw convey a sense of vitality and forward energy— as if the life force of the harvest itself were gathered within.The rooster’s legs are shaped as if it were gently standing in place. They are made from neatly gathered bundles of straw, resembling tassels in form and balance. Hanging softly beneath the body, they sway ever so slightly when lightly touched—adding a gentle sense of life and motion to the piece.It comes with a hanging cord made of rice straw, carefully adjusted so that the rooster hangs in perfect balance. As shown in the photos, it is designed to face left when displayed. Since each piece is handmade, please note that the thickness of the rope and the angles or directions of the head and tail may vary slightly from the images shown.
Display it on either side of your entrance door.
Its dignified form seems to brighten the space— bringing a refreshing clarity and uplifting energy that gently sharpens the atmosphere around it.
Indoors, it can be displayed anywhere you like — in the living room, dining area, or bedroom.
As a symbol of good fortune and prosperity, it also makes a fitting decoration for restaurants, galleries, or select shops.
You may also wish to place it in schools, study spaces, or community circles — inspired by the rooster’s intelligence, courage, and spirit of togetherness.
It is also lovely to keep on display throughout the year, long after the New Year season has passed.
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.
Gazing at its proud, upright posture, you can almost imagine this rooster letting out a spirited crow at any moment.
A symbol of beginnings, the Fortunate Chicken stands as a messenger of each new day — strong and full of life.
Its bright, confident call seems to say: “All will be well. Today will be a good day. Whatever comes, you can rise above it.”
May the year ahead be filled with warmth, clarity, and hope.
＊＊Please read the following notes carefully and place your order only after understanding and agreeing to the terms.＊＊
Returns or exchanges cannot be accepted for Shimekazari, except in the case of defective items.
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 if you receive a defective item, please contact us within 3 days after delivery.
＊Please note that we will be closed for the New Year holidays from Monday, December 29, 2025, to Sunday, January 4, 2026, and will not be able to respond during that period.
We will replace defective items whenever possible, but depending on the availability of materials and the maker’s schedule, a replacement may not be possible.
Also, please understand that we cannot accept requests for returns or exchanges if you contact us 4 days or more after delivery.
＊＊＊ Please read Notes 1–2 before placing your order＊＊＊
1.This page is for Shimekazari orders.
Online Shop Sales Period November 13 (Thu) – December 28 (Sun), 2025, 12:00 noon (JST) ＊Our physical store will also be open until Sunday, December 28.
This item is available only while supplies last. Once sold out, sales will end. Regardless of stock status, orders cannot be accepted after Monday, December 29.
We also ship internationally. Please note that the year-end period is an exceptionally busy time for deliveries, and your order may not arrive before the end of the year. We kindly ask for your understanding that returns or refunds cannot be accepted due to delivery delays.
2. Regular items can also be ordered together with Shimekazari products.
However, depending on the type of Shimekazari, some items may be too long to be shipped together with other baskets or trays.
To ensure safe delivery of your order, please note that your purchase may need to be shipped in multiple packages, and additional shipping fees may apply accordingly.
If any changes to the shipping fee are required, we will inform you in the order confirmation email (which is sent separately from the automatic order notification).
This Shimekazari is called “Fortunate Chicken,” modeled after a rooster.
At dawn, when the deep darkness of night begins to fade and the sky slowly brightens, the rooster crows — breaking the night’s silence and heralding the arrival of a new morning.
Its resonant call, echoing as if reaching toward the heavens, seems to invite the radiant sun to rise, ushering in the warmth and hope of a bright new day.
The rooster has long been cherished as a symbol of good fortune and prosperity.
This Fortunate Chicken Shimekazari carries a wish for an abundant year— one filled with growth, success, and blessings.
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.Though the form of the rooster is simplified and stylized, its defining features are beautifully captured—evoking the image of a dignified and intelligent bird.This part represents the rooster’s head. While simplified in design, its eyes and beak convey a sense of alertness and inner strength—capturing the courage and spirit of the bird.The most striking feature is the rooster’s body — it conveys a powerful presence through the fullness of the straw rope. According to the artisan, additional straw is inserted inside the rope to give it volume and a rounded shape. Forming the body evenly while maintaining this fullness requires not only skill but also a delicate sense of touch and intuition. It’s said to be a meticulous and highly demanding process.This part represents the rooster’s tail. The neatly trimmed ends of the rice straw convey a sense of vitality and forward energy— as if the life force of the harvest itself were gathered within.The rooster’s legs are shaped as if it were gently standing in place. They are made from neatly gathered bundles of straw, resembling tassels in form and balance. Hanging softly beneath the body, they sway ever so slightly when lightly touched—adding a gentle sense of life and motion to the piece.It comes with a hanging cord made of rice straw, carefully adjusted so that the rooster hangs in perfect balance. As shown in the photos, it is designed to face left when displayed. Since each piece is handmade, please note that the thickness of the rope and the angles or directions of the head and tail may vary slightly from the images shown.
Display it on either side of your entrance door.
Its dignified form seems to brighten the space— bringing a refreshing clarity and uplifting energy that gently sharpens the atmosphere around it.
Indoors, it can be displayed anywhere you like — in the living room, dining area, or bedroom.
As a symbol of good fortune and prosperity, it also makes a fitting decoration for restaurants, galleries, or select shops.
You may also wish to place it in schools, study spaces, or community circles — inspired by the rooster’s intelligence, courage, and spirit of togetherness.
It is also lovely to keep on display throughout the year, long after the New Year season has passed.
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.
Gazing at its proud, upright posture, you can almost imagine this rooster letting out a spirited crow at any moment.
A symbol of beginnings, the Fortunate Chicken stands as a messenger of each new day — strong and full of life.
Its bright, confident call seems to say: “All will be well. Today will be a good day. Whatever comes, you can rise above it.”
May the year ahead be filled with warmth, clarity, and hope.
＊＊Please read the following notes carefully and place your order only after understanding and agreeing to the terms.＊＊
Returns or exchanges cannot be accepted for Shimekazari, except in the case of defective items.
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 if you receive a defective item, please contact us within 3 days after delivery.
＊Please note that we will be closed for the New Year holidays from Monday, December 29, 2025, to Sunday, January 4, 2026, and will not be able to respond during that period.
We will replace defective items whenever possible, but depending on the availability of materials and the maker’s schedule, a replacement may not be possible.
Also, please understand that we cannot accept requests for returns or exchanges if you contact us 4 days or more after delivery.
＊＊＊ Please read Notes 1–2 before placing your order＊＊＊
1.This page is for Shimekazari orders.
Online Shop Sales Period November 13 (Thu) – December 28 (Sun), 2025, 12:00 noon (JST) ＊Our physical store will also be open until Sunday, December 28.
This item is available only while supplies last. Once sold out, sales will end. Regardless of stock status, orders cannot be accepted after Monday, December 29.
We also ship internationally. Please note that the year-end period is an exceptionally busy time for deliveries, and your order may not arrive before the end of the year. We kindly ask for your understanding that returns or refunds cannot be accepted due to delivery delays.
2. Regular items can also be ordered together with Shimekazari products.
However, depending on the type of Shimekazari, some items may be too long to be shipped together with other baskets or trays.
To ensure safe delivery of your order, please note that your purchase may need to be shipped in multiple packages, and additional shipping fees may apply accordingly.
If any changes to the shipping fee are required, we will inform you in the order confirmation email (which is sent separately from the automatic order notification).
This Shimekazari is called “Fortunate Chicken,” modeled after a rooster.
At dawn, when the deep darkness of night begins to fade and the sky slowly brightens, the rooster crows — breaking the night’s silence and heralding the arrival of a new morning.
Its resonant call, echoing as if reaching toward the heavens, seems to invite the radiant sun to rise, ushering in the warmth and hope of a bright new day.
The rooster has long been cherished as a symbol of good fortune and prosperity.
This Fortunate Chicken Shimekazari carries a wish for an abundant year— one filled with growth, success, and blessings.
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.Though the form of the rooster is simplified and stylized, its defining features are beautifully captured—evoking the image of a dignified and intelligent bird.This part represents the rooster’s head. While simplified in design, its eyes and beak convey a sense of alertness and inner strength—capturing the courage and spirit of the bird.The most striking feature is the rooster’s body — it conveys a powerful presence through the fullness of the straw rope. According to the artisan, additional straw is inserted inside the rope to give it volume and a rounded shape. Forming the body evenly while maintaining this fullness requires not only skill but also a delicate sense of touch and intuition. It’s said to be a meticulous and highly demanding process.This part represents the rooster’s tail. The neatly trimmed ends of the rice straw convey a sense of vitality and forward energy— as if the life force of the harvest itself were gathered within.The rooster’s legs are shaped as if it were gently standing in place. They are made from neatly gathered bundles of straw, resembling tassels in form and balance. Hanging softly beneath the body, they sway ever so slightly when lightly touched—adding a gentle sense of life and motion to the piece.It comes with a hanging cord made of rice straw, carefully adjusted so that the rooster hangs in perfect balance. As shown in the photos, it is designed to face left when displayed. Since each piece is handmade, please note that the thickness of the rope and the angles or directions of the head and tail may vary slightly from the images shown.
Display it on either side of your entrance door.
Its dignified form seems to brighten the space— bringing a refreshing clarity and uplifting energy that gently sharpens the atmosphere around it.
Indoors, it can be displayed anywhere you like — in the living room, dining area, or bedroom.
As a symbol of good fortune and prosperity, it also makes a fitting decoration for restaurants, galleries, or select shops.
You may also wish to place it in schools, study spaces, or community circles — inspired by the rooster’s intelligence, courage, and spirit of togetherness.
It is also lovely to keep on display throughout the year, long after the New Year season has passed.
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.
Gazing at its proud, upright posture, you can almost imagine this rooster letting out a spirited crow at any moment.
A symbol of beginnings, the Fortunate Chicken stands as a messenger of each new day — strong and full of life.
Its bright, confident call seems to say: “All will be well. Today will be a good day. Whatever comes, you can rise above it.”
May the year ahead be filled with warmth, clarity, and hope.
＊＊Please read the following notes carefully and place your order only after understanding and agreeing to the terms.＊＊
Returns or exchanges cannot be accepted for Shimekazari, except in the case of defective items.
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 if you receive a defective item, please contact us within 3 days after delivery.
＊Please note that we will be closed for the New Year holidays from Monday, December 29, 2025, to Sunday, January 4, 2026, and will not be able to respond during that period.
We will replace defective items whenever possible, but depending on the availability of materials and the maker’s schedule, a replacement may not be possible.
Also, please understand that we cannot accept requests for returns or exchanges if you contact us 4 days or more after delivery.
