Shimekazari Small 120mm

Shimekazari is a New Year decoration that is hung on doors, gates, or ancestral altars. It is used to mark a home as a pure for the New Year deity, Toshigami-sama, who brings good luck and health. Similar to shimenawa (braided straw ropes) at shrines, shimekazari combines braided straw ropes with auspicious plants like dadai (Japanese bitter orange), urajiro (fern), and yuzuriha leaves. Each element symbolizes prayers for longevity and family prosperity.

W21xH12 cm

Chūbu

The central Chūbu region is predominantly mountainous, home to the rugged Japan Alps with coasts on both the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean. The region's history has been shaped by its strategic position between the great cities of Kyoto and Tokyo with Nagoya at its heart. Niigata lies to the north while Mt Fuji can be found in the south in Shizuoka Prefecture.