Shimekazari “Tama” XS,S,M,L,XL 5sizes / Rice straw / Tōkyō-JPN 250922
Shimekazari “Tama” XS,S,M,L,XL 5sizes / Rice straw / Tōkyō-JPN 250922
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- Size / Weight
- Extra Small:
approx.⌀10xH57cm/110g (⌀3.94"xH22.44"/3.89oz)
Small:
approx.⌀13xH63cm/130g (⌀5.12"xH24.8"/4.59oz)
Medium:
approx.⌀16xH73cm/230g (⌀6.3"xH28.74"/8.12oz)
Large:
approx.⌀25xH91cm/560g (⌀9.84"xH35.83"/19.78oz)
Extra large:
approx.⌀38xH103cm/1500g (⌀14.96"xH40.55"/52.98oz)

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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.
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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
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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 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 type of Shimekazari is known as a “Tama” ornament.
It features a circular ring representing a jewel, paired with a bundle of rice straw—called sage—that hangs gracefully below.
It is traditionally displayed at the entrance of the home.

From left to right in the photo, the Tama ornaments are available in five sizes:
Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large.
When making your selection, please check the exact outer measurements listed at the top of the page.

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.



For sacred or ritual use, the rope is generally twisted to the left, and the ones introduced here follow that tradition. However, depending on the region or the maker, right-twisted ropes may also be used.




The gohei is often likened to lightning or ears of rice, both symbols of divine energy and a bountiful harvest.













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

A solid, powerful Shimekazari brimming with energy.

The Shimekazari Tama is sometimes displayed with additional decorations such as Yuzuriha (evergreen leaves),
Urajiro (fern fronds), or Daidai (bitter orange).
From our shop, each Shimekazari Tama comes with two gohei paper ornaments included.
If you wish, you may add other traditional decorations of your choice when displaying it.
(Please note that we do not provide these additional 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.

Ideal as a decoration for your entrance — on doors, door frames, or interior walls.
Its form is beautiful from any angle.
Please choose the size that best suits your space.


**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.