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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 in the shape of a sea turtle called “HONU”.

When we talk about turtles, we can broadly divide them into “sea turtles” and “tortoise”.
Sea turtles are those that lived on land in the past, but then ventured out to sea.

Sea turtles, which live in the sea, have evolved to be able to swim faster across the ocean by having thinner shells
and streamlined shapes to reduce the water resistance when swimming, and their legs have become like fins.

In Hawaii, one of the places where they live, the word for sea turtle is “HONU”.
They are considered to be very sacred creatures there,
and are well-liked as “guardian deities of the sea” who bring good luck.

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.

It’s a small and cute Shimekazari that can fit in the palm of your hand,
but it has a solid finish with careful attention to detail.

At any moment, it looks like it will start moving energetically, flapping its front legs.
This image of a small sea turtle growing up and setting off on a long journey on the ocean currents grows in your mind.

Sea turtles have a wide range of habitats, and various legends have been passed down around the world.

In Japan, the story of “Urashima Taro” is well known.
Sea turtles, which travel between the deep sea and the land of humans, were thought to be messengers of the gods.

You can display it on the side board in the entrance or living room, or place it by the window.

Together with books that make you feel the sea, or accessories made from coral or seashells.
It feels like sea turtles bring good luck from the sea.

In Hawaii, there is a legend that a sea turtle (HONU) protected children and surfers from sharks.
From this, it is said that they are also considered guardian deities who protect people from the dangers and disasters of the sea.

We also recommend that you display them and enjoy them 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.

It is restful to imagine sea turtles swimming leisurely in the beautiful blue sea.
And we can’t help but hope that such peaceful days will continue.

Like a sea turtle that uses its front flippers to powerfully move forward, whether on a calm sea with no waves or a stormy sea,
May the coming year be a healthy one for you.

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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.