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Shimekazari "Gobō" / Rice straw / Tōkyō-JPN 250921

Shimekazari "Gobō" / Rice straw / Tōkyō-JPN 250921

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60cm(23.62"):
approx.L60-64(knot to tip 30)xT6cm/280g
(L23.62"-25.2"(knot to tip 11.81")xT2.36"/9.89oz)
90cm(35.43"):
approx.L86(knot to tip 36)xT6cm/400g
(L33.86"(knot to tip 14.17")xT2.36"/14.13oz)
120cm(47.24"):
approx.L102-109(knot to tip 40)xT8cm/600g
(L40.16"-42.91"(knot to tip 15.75")xT3.15"/21.19oz)
180cm(70.87"):
approx.L168(knot to tip 60)xT10cm/1460g
(L66.14"(knot to tip 23.62")xT3.94"/51.57oz)
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  • Note

    The sizes shown above are the middle of the total quantity of items we receive, and are only a rough estimate.

    Also, external dimensions are provided.
    Some of them may be 2-3 cm (1inch) larger or smaller than the sizes indicated because they are handmade using natural materials.
    If you have a specific place in mind where you would like to store the item, please order it with enough space to spare.
    Also, the shape, texture, and color of each item will vary.
    Please be aware of this before ordering.

  • Caution

    Please be careful not to damage your body or clothing with sprinters.
    For all materials, please store in a well-ventilated place and avoid storing in cupboards, etc. as much as possible.
    When storing, it is best to avoid direct sunlight and to place them in an elevated place where moisture does not accumulate.
    If the product gets wet from rain or water, wipe it off with a dry cloth and dry it well in the shade or indoors in a well-ventilated location.
    Regular brushing with a scrubber or brush is recommended to prevent dust accumulation.

  • Shipping

    We deliver products worldwide. Shipping costs are automatically calculated according to your location and what you order.
    We will ship with care and attention.

    You can see shipping policy here

  • How to care

    These products are made from all-natural materials and if taken good care of they will last for dozens of years. Products made of natural materials also change beautifully over time.

    Check "How to care" page here

***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 type of Shimekazari is known as a “Gobō-jime.”

It is a straight, evenly twisted straw rope, traditionally displayed at entrances or on household Shinto altars (kamidana).

The name comes from its resemblance to gobō (burdock root), long and slender in form.

Available sizes:

  • Small: approx. 60 cm / 23.6 in
  • Medium: approx. 90 cm / 35.4 in
  • Large: approx. 120 cm / 47.2 in
  • Extra Large: approx. 180 cm / 70.9 in

(The photo above shows the Large size.)

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 crafted mainly in Edogawa, Tokyo, using rice straw harvested in the surrounding regions, including Tsukuba in Ibaraki and Narita in Chiba Prefecture.

The rice straw used is harvested before the grains have fully ripened.

The harvest takes place around August, during the height of summer.

Since it becomes too hot to work during the day, the process begins early in the morning while it is still cool.

The cut rice straw is then carefully dried over time and stored in a cool, shaded place.

The harvested rice straw is stacked in a cooled storage room, waiting for its turn to be crafted.
Even just looking at the material itself, one can feel a sense of life, strength, and vitality.

The Shimekazari introduced here features beautifully uniform and powerful hand-twisted straw rope.

When exposed to sunlight, the straw quickly loses its green hue. However, when stored away from direct light, it retains this beautiful, fresh green color.

The Gobō Shimekazari has two sections called the “Moto” and the “Ura.” The Moto refers to the base area where the straw begins, while the Ura is the tip where the strips gradually become finer.
It is generally hung with the Moto (the base side) positioned on the right when facing the household altar,
although this may vary by region, and in some areas, it is displayed the other way around.
This part is called the Ura, a word that means “the tip” or “the far end.”
The thicker section is called the “nami,” or “wave.”
When twisting straw into rope, there are two directions: right-twist and left-twist. Shimenawa used for sacred or ritual purposes are traditionally made with a left-twist,
and the ones introduced here follow that custom. However, depending on the region or the maker, right-twisted ropes may also be used.
There is a section where the rope tapers sharply from thick to thin. According to the maker, aligning this transition — keeping the “wave” smooth and even — may look simple, but it actually requires great skill.
Many Gobō-jime are displayed with paper ornaments called “shide” hanging below. It is said that the Gobō-jime represents clouds, while the “shide” symbolizes lightning.
Because lightning often appears during the season when rice ripens, it has long been regarded as a sacred sign of divine energy and fertility.
Each Gobō-jime comes with four shide paper ornaments included. You can attach them as you like when displaying the piece. The shide are available in three sizes — large, medium, and small — and we will select the most suitable size according to the size of the Gobō-jime you order.

Please refer to this video for instructions on how to attach the shide ornaments.

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.

Generally, Shimekazari are brought to a shrine to be burned in a ritual fire after the New Year.
However, those displayed on household altars (kamidana) are often left up throughout the year.
In some regions, people even keep the ones hung at the entrance displayed all year round.

Depending on the environment, the color of the rice straw will gradually change —
from fresh green to a warm golden hue over time.

Because this Shimekazari is relatively long, it may be slightly coiled to fit inside the shipping box.
To prevent permanent bending and to maintain its best condition,
please open the package promptly upon arrival and remove the Shimekazari from the box.
If it appears slightly curved, gently straighten it by hand.

If you do not plan to display it immediately, store it indoors in a cool,
dry place away from direct sunlight.

Ideal for display at your entrance or household altar.
Please choose the size that best suits your space.

From top to bottom in the photo: Extra Large, Large, Medium, and Small.

**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.

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