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1.Here is the order page for the seasonal product “Shimekazari”.

This online store is available
From Friday, November 1, 2024
To Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 12:00 noon ( JST).

Saturday, December 28th will be the last day for purchases at the physical store.

These are limited stock items and will be discontinued once they are sold out.
Also, regardless of availability, orders will not be accepted after Sunday, December 29th.

We look forward to receiving your orders as soon as possible during this period.

For overseas shipments, we will use Japan Post (EMS). Due to the high volume of shipments at this time of year,
we cannot guarantee that your order will be delivered before the end of the year.
Also, please note that we cannot offer refunds for late deliveries.

2. Regular items can be ordered together with the shimekazari.

However, some of the shimekazari are long, sometimes it is difficult to ship them together with other items.

To ensure the safe delivery of your order, please note that depending on the contents of your order,
your package may be delivered in multiple shipments and you may be charged for multiple shipments.

If there is a change in shipping costs, we will notify you of the change
in the order confirmation email (separate from the automatic email) sent from our store.

This is a Shimekazari called “Harmonious”.

A single “Shimenawa(sacred rope)” made by braiding rice straw into a rope-like shape forms a circle,
and an ear of rice is attached to it.

The circle is considered a symbol of eternity and cycles because it has no beginning or end.
Also, because the circle has no corners, unlike a square, it goes well with words that express the richness of human relationships,
such as “harmony” and “completeness”.

This decoration is accompanied by a generous amount of rice ears that have been hung out to dry in the sun.

The way that many grains grow from a single seed, like these ears of rice,
seems to represent the idea that even if each day’s efforts and actions are small and insignificant,
if you keep doing them, eventually they will bear fruit.

Shimekazari is a decoration that is hung to wish for prosperity and development in various forms,
such as good health, the safety of one’s family, and the success of one’s business.

This series comes in two sizes: XS and S.

Shimekazari are decorations made from rice straw that are displayed inside and outside the house in preparation for welcoming the New Year’s deity, “Toshigami-sama”.

The Shimekazari introduced here is made using rice straw harvested in the southern part of Nagano Prefecture and is made locally.

The makers are involved in every step of the process, from growing the rice straw to harvesting and making the decorations.

Rice straw, also called “green harvest”, harvested before the rice has ripened.

Rice straw harvesting takes place in the peak of the summer heat, from July to August.

This Shimekazari is made from high-quality rice straw that is also used to make the ring for Sumo wrestling.
The soft green rice straw is carefully woven into a pattern.

As a hanging decoration outside or inside the front door.

S size has a finish that allows you to fully feel the atmosphere of overflowing energy.

The compact XS size is easy to incorporate even for those
who are decorating their home with Shimekazari for the first time.
If you display it in a place where it will be seen often,
it may be a comforting sight when you happen to see it.

We also recommend that you display them and enjoy them throughout the year,
even after New Year’s Day.

If you like, you could also use S size to decorate for Christmas or other occasions.
Please note that we do not have any decorative items available.

This “Harmonious” seems to deepen the bonds between people gathered in that place,
maintain a good balance, and create a comfortable space.

The gentle, peaceful appearance of the rice ears hanging down in a relaxed manner
gives a sense of spaciousness that accepts things as they are, and naturally calms the mind.

In order to keep the Shimekazari in good condition,
please do not leave it in the cardboard box after it arrives, but open it and take it out immediately.

If you do not display it immediately after taking it out of the box,
please store it in a cool place that is not exposed to direct sunlight.

After use, you can either take it to the shrine’s collection point or dispose of it as burnable waste.
If you dispose of it as burnable waste, please make sure to follow the waste classification rules of your local government.

The sight of it never grows old, and it seems to be full of life,
like the sun that gives us joy, or like the full moon that gives us peace.

It seems like a presence that is always there, giving us a sense of reassurance that never changes.

Our store has been selling the “Harmonious” series since the first year of Shimekazari sales.

Thanks to its popularity, it has become a standard item,
and we think that this is due to the shape of the circle,
which is like the golden ratio, and its universality.

May everything be full and complete, and may your heart be enriched.
Wishing you a fulfilling year.

Please choose the size you prefer.

＊＊Please read the following text to the end and make a reservation
only after you have understood it.＊＊

Shimekazari does not accept returns or exchanges for any reason, except for defective products.

Defective products are those that are clearly damaged when they arrive.
We take great care to inspect products before shipping,
but if you receive a defective product, please contact us within 3 days of delivery.
*However, we will be unavailable from December 29, 2024 (Sun.)
through January 3, 2025 (Fri.) due to the holiday season.

We will replace defective products whenever possible,
but there may be cases where we are unable to provide a replacement due to the materials
or the circumstances of the maker.

Please note that we will not be able to accept returns or exchanges
if you contact us more than 4 days after delivery.