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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 Shimekazari is called “Three Beat Together.”
It features three interlinked rings, a bundle of straw, and ears of rice — a strikingly balanced hanging ornament.

The name “Three Beat Together” comes from an old expression in Japanese performing arts,
referring to the rhythm created when three different sounds or movements come into perfect balance.

When those rhythms align, they create a sense of harmony and completeness —
a state where every essential element works beautifully together.

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.

Its perfectly balanced form has a quiet harmony that feels pleasing to the eye —
almost as if it helps you regain focus and clarity.

Truly, a piece where everything comes together in rhythm and harmony.

When viewed closely, its form resembles the number “8” or the shape of a gourd.
In Japan, both the character for eight and the gourd’s rounded,
widening form are cherished as symbols of growth and good fortune.

It is especially fitting to display this piece near entryways—outside or inside the front door—
or in living spaces where people and air flow in and out.

There, it helps create a clear, refreshing atmosphere, welcoming the new year in harmony.

It is also lovely to keep on display throughout the year, as a quiet symbol of balance and good fortune.

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.

From a single, steadfast strand of straw emerges a form that is both graceful and expansive.

Looking at its strong, continuous shape, one feels reminded that steady,
unbroken effort—those quiet acts of diligence woven day by day—will always bear fruit.

Like the rice ears that bloom from this ornament,
such persistence will one day unfold into something bright and full of life.

May the coming year move to a gentle, steady rhythm —
a graceful three-beat harmony of joy, effort, and fulfillment.

＊＊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.