＊＊＊ 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 “Small Ring,”
a traditional style commonly found in various regions throughout Japan.

The circular form is believed to create a pure space within,
serving as a protective charm that keeps misfortune and negative energy away.

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 made locally in southern Nagano, using rice straw harvested in the area.

The makers are involved in every step, from cultivating and harvesting the rice straw to crafting each Shimekazari by hand.

The rice straw is harvested early, before the grains ripen, during the hot summer months of July and August.

This Shimekazari is made with the same high-quality rice straw used for constructing sumo wrestling rings.
The fresh green straw is carefully twisted and braided by hand.

Among all types of Shimekazari, the ring style is one of the most versatile, suitable for many places.

It is commonly displayed in areas related to water, such as the kitchen, bathroom, or washroom.

The Small Ring Shimekazari is also said to serve as a way to express gratitude
and appreciation to the household tools and utensils that have worked faithfully throughout the year.

For each home and way of life,
the Small Ring can be offered to the tools and items that have accompanied you through the year —

-on a windowsill,

-by the back door,

-on a broom or vacuum cleaner,

-refrigerator, oven, or iron,

-car, motorcycle, or bicycle,

-farm equipment, computer, bag, or even a favorite toy.

Place it wherever you wish to show appreciation —
to something that has supported you quietly every day.

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.

It is also lovely to keep the Small Ring on display throughout the year,
as a gentle reminder of gratitude and good fortune in everyday life.

＊＊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.