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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 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.

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.

＊＊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 note:
This item ships from Japan.
As the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country.
These costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
Please check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.