＊＊＊Please read the following notes (1–6) before placing your order＊＊＊

1. Reservation Period

From Monday, October 6, 2025, 12:00 noon (Japan Standard Time)
until Monday, October 27, 2025, 12:00 noon (JST).

2. This page is for pre-orders

Please select the Shimekazari items you wish to pre-order and click the “Add to Cart” button to proceed to checkout.

During the above pre-order period,
all Shimekazari items will be offered at 10% off the listed price as a special benefit.
(Wholesale orders are excluded.)

When you add Shimekazari items to your shopping cart and proceed to checkout,
the 10% discount will be automatically applied and displayed on the payment page.

3. Payment is required at the time of pre-orders

Payment must be completed when placing your order (not at the time of delivery).
Various payment methods are available,
except for Cash on Delivery (payment to the courier upon delivery in Japan).

4. Cancellations cannot be accepted after payment

Please kindly understand that cancellations after payment cannot be accommodated.

5. Pre-Order and Regular Items Can Be Ordered Together

If you place and complete payment for both Shimekazari pre-order items and regular items in the same order,
the regular items will be shipped within 3–7 business days,
and the Shimekazari will be delivered from mid-November onward.

Because the shipping schedules differ, two separate shipping fees would normally apply.

However, as a special offer for placing both types of items in a single order,
we are pleased to offer free shipping for the regular items.

Please take advantage of this offer.
※ Shipping fee will be charged only once—for the Shimekazari pre-order items.
※ This offer is available within Japan only.
For international orders, two shipping fees will be charged.
※ Wholesale orders are excluded and will incur two separate shipping fees.

6. Shipping Schedule

The items listed here will be shipped in order from mid-November.
Within Japan, only delivery time slots can be specified. Specific delivery dates cannot be specified.

This piece is part of our zodiac series, created in connection with the Year of the Horse, 2026.

Shaped in the form of a horse, this Shimekazari is named “Fire Horse,”
symbolizing strength and spirited energy.

With its strong body and swift legs, the horse has long been admired as a symbol of strength and freedom.

Throughout history, horses have lived alongside people
—supporting farming, carrying loads, and accompanying travelers on their journeys.

In times of war, they served as loyal companions, deepening the bond between humans and animals.

In Japanese rituals and festivals,
the horse is also revered as a sacred messenger connecting people with the divine.

Associated with vitality, determination, and unwavering loyalty,
the horse is considered an auspicious creature that brings success, prosperity,
and good relationships—qualities that continue to be cherished today.

Named “Fire Horse,” this Shimekazari draws inspiration from a rare year in the traditional zodiac,
when two fire elements align—a symbol of passion and powerful energy.

Its slender, graceful form carries a quiet strength,
making it a fitting ornament to invite good fortune for the year ahead.

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.

Hang it on the outside or inside of your entrance door for the New Year.

As its long legs gently sway, it appears to welcome visitors
—inviting happiness and vibrant energy into your home.

Behind its calm expression lies a quiet strength, giving the piece a composed and dignified presence.
Its refined form brings a sense of tranquility to the space.

Indoors, you can place it anywhere you like—the living room, dining area, or bedroom.

It can also be displayed at the entrance of restaurants, galleries, or shops as a charm for prosperity.

Even after the New Year season, it’s lovely to keep on display as an ornament to enjoy throughout the year.

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.

Braided with strength and care, this dignified Shimekazari was created in the spirit of the Fire Horse year, carrying wishes for good fortune.

It seems to promise that each small step will lead to great strides,
lighting the days ahead with warmth and hope.

May your year be as light and free as a horse running gracefully with the wind.

＊＊Please read the following carefully and place your reservation only after understanding and agreeing＊＊

Shimekazari reserved through this page will be shipped in order from mid-November.

Please note that, except in the case of defective items,
Shimekazari cannot be returned or exchanged for any reason.

A “defective item” refers to one that is clearly damaged at the time of delivery.
We take the utmost care in inspection before shipping,
but should you receive a defective item, please contact us within 3 days of delivery.

We will replace defective items whenever possible,
but depending on materials and the makers’ circumstances, a replacement may not be available.

Also, please understand that we cannot accept requests for return or exchange
if contacted 4 days or more after delivery.