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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 “Myōga Broom.”

Its design takes inspiration from myōga (Japanese ginger), a familiar ingredient often used as a garnish,
and from the broom — a tool that can be quickly taken in hand to sweep and refresh a space.

Together, they form an original hanging ornament that symbolizes cleanliness, renewal, and fresh beginnings.

Because the word myōga (Japanese ginger) sounds the same as “myōga” (divine blessing)
— a term meaning “the unseen protection or favor bestowed by gods and Buddhas” —
this plant has long been regarded in Japan as a symbol of good fortune and gratitude for hidden blessings.

It is therefore often used as a motif in family crests and Shinto shrine emblems.

The broom, on the other hand, has traditionally been seen as an auspicious object as well,
its act of “sweeping away” symbolizing the removal of misfortune and impurity.

This charmingly small Shimekazari brings together these two lucky symbols —
a combination that invites happiness while keeping ill luck at bay.

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.

The broom is also believed to “sweep in good fortune,” making it an auspicious decoration for the entrance of a home.
Its palm-sized form is not meant to be grand or ornate, but rather subtle and charming—
perfect for quietly adorning an apartment doorway or compact entryway.

Its simple shape makes it especially easy to incorporate, even for those displaying a Shimekazari for the first time.
It’s also lovely to keep on display throughout the year, long after the New Year season has passed.

By threading a thin cord—such as nylon line or cotton string—through the loop at the top,
you can adjust the height and balance to suit your preferred display position.

The loop itself also becomes part of the decoration when hung this way,
allowing you to enjoy it like a small, relaxed ornament rather than a formal New Year’s piece.

Indoors, it can be displayed anywhere you like—kitchen, washroom, living room, or bedroom.

Its compact size fits naturally into any space, whether Japanese- or Western-style,
adding a quiet charm wherever it’s placed.

When hung from a small hook, it sways gently in the breeze
—almost as if you could hear a clear, gentle chime in the air.

It feels as though the soft motion itself might be inviting the presence of the divine.

You can display several in different places, or arrange two side by side as shown in the photo.

They also look beautiful as a pair—hung on either side of a large window, like curtain tassels.

Even in spaces that might feel a little empty with just one,
placing them as a pair seems to bring the room into gentle balance and harmony.

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.

Looking at this Shimekazari,

it feels almost like a small charm that quietly brings moments of happiness into everyday life.

When you notice the change of seasons in a flower by the roadside or in the wind that passes by.

When you finally clean a corner you’ve long neglected.

When you treat yourself to a nice dessert on an ordinary day.

When you get to sleep in a little longer on a weekend morning.

When your favorite song starts playing at a shop.

Why not place this Myōga Broom somewhere you’ll see it often?

When your eyes happen to meet its gentle form,
it may remind you—“Oh yes, something good happened today.”

It feels like a small talisman, quietly watching over your everyday moments.
May the blessings of the Myōga Broom bring warmth and happiness throughout the coming year.

＊＊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.