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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 “Halo”.

In Buddhism, a halo is a light said to be emitted from the bodies of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.
The rings and radial lines on the back of images of Amida Nyorai statue and Senju Kannon statue,
for example, represent a halo.

This kind of light expression is not limited to Buddhist statues,
and is also used in Christian paintings to symbolize the holiness and glory of the figures,
for example, using plate-like shapes, rays of light, or wisps of light.

In Japan, the term “halo” is also used to refer to the radiant sunlight that shines through the gaps in the clouds.
The gentle light that shines through the thick clouds in the dim light after the rain feels almost divine.

We would like to introduce a hanging decoration that wishes for peaceful and calm days without natural disasters.

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 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.

It is rather small, and you can hold them in the palms of your hands.

For the front door, living room walls, kitchen, bathroom, etc.
Its clean lines seem to fill the space they are displayed in with a refreshing atmosphere.

It will also look comfortable in small spaces as pillars and window frames.
We also recommend that you display it and enjoy it throughout the year, even after New Year’s Day.

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.

A small ornament that can fit in the palm of your hand,
but it evokes a magnificent scene, like nature or the universe.

The rays of sunlight that shine through the gaps in the thick clouds have a mysterious power that naturally calms the heart
and makes you feel that good things are surely waiting ahead.

I hope that next year will be a peaceful and hopeful year.

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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.