From 12:00 noon Japan time on Thursday, October 1, 2026 to 12:00 noon Japan time on Wednesday, October 28, 2026
2. This is a “Pre-order” page.
Please select the product you would like to reserve, click the “Add to Cart” button, and proceed to the payment page.
If you order Shimekazari during the reservation period above, you will receive a 5% discount on all Shimekazari items as a special pre-order benefit.
Add the Shimekazari items to your shopping cart and proceed to the payment page. The 5% discounted price will be displayed there.
3. Payment is required in advance. Please pay for the product when you make your reservation, not when the product is delivered.
You can use various payment methods, except Cash on Delivery.
If you select Cash on Delivery, we will change the payment method to a bank transfer to Japan Post Bank and contact you again with the payment details.
4. We cannot accept cancellations after payment has been made.
Please do not cancel your reservation after payment has been made.
5. You can also order regular items together with Shimekazari pre-order items.
If you order and pay for Shimekazari pre-order items and regular items at the same time, regular items will be shipped within 3–7 business days, and Shimekazari will be delivered from late November onward.
As the items will be shipped at different times, shipping fees would normally be charged twice. However, as a special benefit for ordering pre-order items and regular items together, the shipping fee for the regular items will be free of charge.
Please feel free to take advantage of this offer.
※You will only be charged one shipping fee for the Shimekazari pre-order items.
※This benefit is available for domestic shipping within Japan only. For overseas deliveries, we will charge shipping fees for two shipments.
6. The products listed here will be shipped in order from late November.
<Delivery in Japan only> We only accept time-specific requests. We do not accept date-specific requests.
This is a Shimekazari called “Plover.”
Plovers are small birds that live in flocks near the water. In Japan, they are considered auspicious birds and are associated with abundance and good fortune.
Because of these auspicious associations, plovers have long appeared as a traditional motif on kimono, ceramics, and other objects in everyday life, symbolizing good fortune and success.
One well-known design shows plovers flying together over waves. The waves represent the challenges of life, while the birds crossing them together express the wish that couples and families will overcome difficulties side by side and live in harmony and safety.
Its softly rounded shape gives it an endearing charm.
This Shimekazari is made with the wish that the coming year will be filled with hope and bring many 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.It is a charming, palm-sized Shimekazari. A single shimenawa rope is bent into the shape of a bird.The body is given a rounded shape by adding extra straw inside the rope. Adjusting the thickness of the straw while carefully considering the overall shape and balance is said to be a very difficult part of the process.This is the bird’s head. Its large, round eyes are especially striking. The straw is trimmed at a slight angle to form the beak.This is the bird’s tail. The neatly trimmed ends of the rice straw give a sense of lively vitality.It comes with a cord for hanging. The cord is positioned so that the Shimekazari hangs in good balance.Its light and charming form, with its wings and tail seeming to flutter, looks as if it might take off energetically from the water’s edge.
Display it by your entrance. Although it is a small, palm-sized Shimekazari, when you hold it in your hands, you can feel its dignified presence and the strength of the tightly twisted rope. For example, even displayed on its own at the entrance of an apartment, it has a strong presence.
Indoors, you can display it wherever you like, such as in the kitchen, washroom, living room, or bedroom. You can hang it on a wall, or simply lean it against a wall or a display stand. Its small and charming form brings a gentle sense of warmth to those who see it.
You can also continue to display and enjoy it throughout the year, even after the New Year period 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.
This Shimekazari is like a good-luck charm, encouraging you as you reach one goal after another.
With its plump, rounded form, the plover almost seems to take the shape of good fortune itself. Its small body seems filled with blessings, ready to spread its wings and carry them to the person who displays it.
May the coming year bring you many moments of happiness.
＊＊Please read the following information carefully before making your reservation.＊＊
Shimekazari reserved through this page will be shipped in order from late November.
Shimekazari cannot be returned or exchanged for any reason, except in the case of defective items.
“Defective items” refers to items that are clearly damaged when they arrive. We take great care when inspecting each item before shipping, but in the unlikely event that you receive a defective item, please contact us within 3 days of delivery.
We will replace defective items whenever possible. However, depending on the availability of materials or the circumstances of the maker, we may not be able to provide a replacement.
We are also unable to accept returns or exchanges if you contact us 4 days or more after delivery. Please be aware of this in advance.
＊＊＊Please read 1–6 before ordering＊＊＊
1. Reservation Period
From 12:00 noon Japan time on Thursday, October 1, 2026 to 12:00 noon Japan time on Wednesday, October 28, 2026
2. This is a “Pre-order” page.
Please select the product you would like to reserve, click the “Add to Cart” button, and proceed to the payment page.
If you order Shimekazari during the reservation period above, you will receive a 5% discount on all Shimekazari items as a special pre-order benefit.
Add the Shimekazari items to your shopping cart and proceed to the payment page. The 5% discounted price will be displayed there.
3. Payment is required in advance. Please pay for the product when you make your reservation, not when the product is delivered.
You can use various payment methods, except Cash on Delivery.
If you select Cash on Delivery, we will change the payment method to a bank transfer to Japan Post Bank and contact you again with the payment details.
4. We cannot accept cancellations after payment has been made.
Please do not cancel your reservation after payment has been made.
5. You can also order regular items together with Shimekazari pre-order items.
If you order and pay for Shimekazari pre-order items and regular items at the same time, regular items will be shipped within 3–7 business days, and Shimekazari will be delivered from late November onward.
As the items will be shipped at different times, shipping fees would normally be charged twice. However, as a special benefit for ordering pre-order items and regular items together, the shipping fee for the regular items will be free of charge.
Please feel free to take advantage of this offer.
※You will only be charged one shipping fee for the Shimekazari pre-order items.
※This benefit is available for domestic shipping within Japan only. For overseas deliveries, we will charge shipping fees for two shipments.
6. The products listed here will be shipped in order from late November.
<Delivery in Japan only> We only accept time-specific requests. We do not accept date-specific requests.
This is a Shimekazari called “Plover.”
Plovers are small birds that live in flocks near the water. In Japan, they are considered auspicious birds and are associated with abundance and good fortune.
Because of these auspicious associations, plovers have long appeared as a traditional motif on kimono, ceramics, and other objects in everyday life, symbolizing good fortune and success.
One well-known design shows plovers flying together over waves. The waves represent the challenges of life, while the birds crossing them together express the wish that couples and families will overcome difficulties side by side and live in harmony and safety.
Its softly rounded shape gives it an endearing charm.
This Shimekazari is made with the wish that the coming year will be filled with hope and bring many 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.It is a charming, palm-sized Shimekazari. A single shimenawa rope is bent into the shape of a bird.The body is given a rounded shape by adding extra straw inside the rope. Adjusting the thickness of the straw while carefully considering the overall shape and balance is said to be a very difficult part of the process.This is the bird’s head. Its large, round eyes are especially striking. The straw is trimmed at a slight angle to form the beak.This is the bird’s tail. The neatly trimmed ends of the rice straw give a sense of lively vitality.It comes with a cord for hanging. The cord is positioned so that the Shimekazari hangs in good balance.Its light and charming form, with its wings and tail seeming to flutter, looks as if it might take off energetically from the water’s edge.
Display it by your entrance. Although it is a small, palm-sized Shimekazari, when you hold it in your hands, you can feel its dignified presence and the strength of the tightly twisted rope. For example, even displayed on its own at the entrance of an apartment, it has a strong presence.
Indoors, you can display it wherever you like, such as in the kitchen, washroom, living room, or bedroom. You can hang it on a wall, or simply lean it against a wall or a display stand. Its small and charming form brings a gentle sense of warmth to those who see it.
You can also continue to display and enjoy it throughout the year, even after the New Year period 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.
This Shimekazari is like a good-luck charm, encouraging you as you reach one goal after another.
With its plump, rounded form, the plover almost seems to take the shape of good fortune itself. Its small body seems filled with blessings, ready to spread its wings and carry them to the person who displays it.
May the coming year bring you many moments of happiness.
＊＊Please read the following information carefully before making your reservation.＊＊
Shimekazari reserved through this page will be shipped in order from late November.
Shimekazari cannot be returned or exchanged for any reason, except in the case of defective items.
“Defective items” refers to items that are clearly damaged when they arrive. We take great care when inspecting each item before shipping, but in the unlikely event that you receive a defective item, please contact us within 3 days of delivery.
We will replace defective items whenever possible. However, depending on the availability of materials or the circumstances of the maker, we may not be able to provide a replacement.
We are also unable to accept returns or exchanges if you contact us 4 days or more after delivery. Please be aware of this in advance.
＊＊＊Please read 1–6 before ordering＊＊＊
1. Reservation Period
From 12:00 noon Japan time on Thursday, October 1, 2026 to 12:00 noon Japan time on Wednesday, October 28, 2026
2. This is a “Pre-order” page.
Please select the product you would like to reserve, click the “Add to Cart” button, and proceed to the payment page.
If you order Shimekazari during the reservation period above, you will receive a 5% discount on all Shimekazari items as a special pre-order benefit.
Add the Shimekazari items to your shopping cart and proceed to the payment page. The 5% discounted price will be displayed there.
3. Payment is required in advance. Please pay for the product when you make your reservation, not when the product is delivered.
You can use various payment methods, except Cash on Delivery.
If you select Cash on Delivery, we will change the payment method to a bank transfer to Japan Post Bank and contact you again with the payment details.
4. We cannot accept cancellations after payment has been made.
Please do not cancel your reservation after payment has been made.
5. You can also order regular items together with Shimekazari pre-order items.
If you order and pay for Shimekazari pre-order items and regular items at the same time, regular items will be shipped within 3–7 business days, and Shimekazari will be delivered from late November onward.
As the items will be shipped at different times, shipping fees would normally be charged twice. However, as a special benefit for ordering pre-order items and regular items together, the shipping fee for the regular items will be free of charge.
Please feel free to take advantage of this offer.
※You will only be charged one shipping fee for the Shimekazari pre-order items.
※This benefit is available for domestic shipping within Japan only. For overseas deliveries, we will charge shipping fees for two shipments.
6. The products listed here will be shipped in order from late November.
<Delivery in Japan only> We only accept time-specific requests. We do not accept date-specific requests.
This is a Shimekazari called “Plover.”
Plovers are small birds that live in flocks near the water. In Japan, they are considered auspicious birds and are associated with abundance and good fortune.
Because of these auspicious associations, plovers have long appeared as a traditional motif on kimono, ceramics, and other objects in everyday life, symbolizing good fortune and success.
One well-known design shows plovers flying together over waves. The waves represent the challenges of life, while the birds crossing them together express the wish that couples and families will overcome difficulties side by side and live in harmony and safety.
Its softly rounded shape gives it an endearing charm.
This Shimekazari is made with the wish that the coming year will be filled with hope and bring many 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.It is a charming, palm-sized Shimekazari. A single shimenawa rope is bent into the shape of a bird.The body is given a rounded shape by adding extra straw inside the rope. Adjusting the thickness of the straw while carefully considering the overall shape and balance is said to be a very difficult part of the process.This is the bird’s head. Its large, round eyes are especially striking. The straw is trimmed at a slight angle to form the beak.This is the bird’s tail. The neatly trimmed ends of the rice straw give a sense of lively vitality.It comes with a cord for hanging. The cord is positioned so that the Shimekazari hangs in good balance.Its light and charming form, with its wings and tail seeming to flutter, looks as if it might take off energetically from the water’s edge.
Display it by your entrance. Although it is a small, palm-sized Shimekazari, when you hold it in your hands, you can feel its dignified presence and the strength of the tightly twisted rope. For example, even displayed on its own at the entrance of an apartment, it has a strong presence.
Indoors, you can display it wherever you like, such as in the kitchen, washroom, living room, or bedroom. You can hang it on a wall, or simply lean it against a wall or a display stand. Its small and charming form brings a gentle sense of warmth to those who see it.
You can also continue to display and enjoy it throughout the year, even after the New Year period 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.
This Shimekazari is like a good-luck charm, encouraging you as you reach one goal after another.
With its plump, rounded form, the plover almost seems to take the shape of good fortune itself. Its small body seems filled with blessings, ready to spread its wings and carry them to the person who displays it.
May the coming year bring you many moments of happiness.
＊＊Please read the following information carefully before making your reservation.＊＊
Shimekazari reserved through this page will be shipped in order from late November.
Shimekazari cannot be returned or exchanged for any reason, except in the case of defective items.
“Defective items” refers to items that are clearly damaged when they arrive. We take great care when inspecting each item before shipping, but in the unlikely event that you receive a defective item, please contact us within 3 days of delivery.
We will replace defective items whenever possible. However, depending on the availability of materials or the circumstances of the maker, we may not be able to provide a replacement.
We are also unable to accept returns or exchanges if you contact us 4 days or more after delivery. Please be aware of this in advance.
