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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 “Ryūja” (Dragon Snake),
which is one of the Oriental zodiac series we introduce at our store,
made to look like a snake, in reference to the year of the snake in the Oriental zodiac in 2025.

The snake is a symbol of “regeneration” and “vitality” because it grows by repeatedly shedding its skin.

They are also said to be the messengers of the god of water,
and are worshipped in rituals such as those for praying for a good harvest and for rain.

It is also thought that the “Shimenawa(a Sacred rope)” itself represents the shape of a snake.

Because of their appearance and unique characteristics, snakes have an eerie and scary image,
and for this reason, people in ancient times seemed to have had a sense of awe towards snakes
and to have regarded them as objects of worship.

This powerful shimekazari in the shape of a large snake is likely to drive away evil spirits
and bring good luck with its snake-like power.

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.

This is a high-volume size that is enough to be impressive on its own.

Hang it inside or outside the entrance. We think its presence will catch the eye.

As well as hanging them, you could also prop them up against a wall or your own stand.

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.

The way the body of the snake undulates and widens outwards is also considered to be good luck.
In Japan, this shape is considered to be a good omen, as it symbolizes the development and prosperity of things.

We hope you have a year full of energy.

＊＊Please read the following text to the end and make a reservation
only after you have understood it.＊＊

The Shimekazari that you have reserved on this page will be shipped from late November.

With regard to Shimekazari, returns and exchanges are not possible 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.

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.