{"product_id":"721062-1","title":"[Pre-order]Shimekazari \"Celebration Knot\" \/ Rice straw \/ Nagano-JPN 721062-1","description":"\u003cp\u003e＊＊＊Please read 1–6 before ordering＊＊＊\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e1. Reservation Period\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 12:00 noon Japan time on Thursday, October 1, 2026\u003cbr\u003eto 12:00 noon Japan time on Wednesday, October 28, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e2. This is a “Pre-order” page.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease select the product you would like to reserve, click the “Add to Cart” button, and proceed to the payment page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you order Shimekazari during the reservation period above, you will receive a 5% discount on all Shimekazari items as a special pre-order benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the Shimekazari items to your shopping cart and proceed to the payment page. The 5% discounted price will be displayed there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e3. Payment is required in advance.\u003cbr\u003ePlease pay for the product when you make your reservation, not when the product is delivered.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use various payment methods, except Cash on Delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e4. We cannot accept cancellations after payment has been made.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease do not cancel your reservation after payment has been made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e5. You can also order regular items together with Shimekazari pre-order items.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease feel free to take advantage of this offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e※You will only be charged one shipping fee for the Shimekazari pre-order items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e※This benefit is available for domestic shipping within Japan only.\u003cbr\u003eFor overseas deliveries, we will charge shipping fees for two shipments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e6. The products listed here will be shipped in order from late November.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;Delivery in Japan only\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003eWe only accept time-specific requests.\u003cbr\u003eWe do not accept date-specific requests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime26_721062-1_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59552\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shimekazari itself takes the form of awaji-musubi, \u003cbr\u003ea traditional Japanese decorative knot, made with two straw ropes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime26_721062-1_6-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59577\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAwaji-musubi is a traditional Japanese knot also used in mizuhiki decorative cords.\u003cbr\u003eThe more the two ends are pulled, the tighter the knot becomes, making it difficult to untie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason, it is considered an auspicious knot that represents strong bonds between people \u003cbr\u003eand the wish for those connections to last for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has also traditionally been used for occasions that are hoped to happen only once, \u003cbr\u003esuch as weddings and celebrations of recovery from illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime26_721062-1_4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59555\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Celebration Knot” carries these meanings, \u003cbr\u003ewith the wish that misfortune will come only once and that the family will continue to live together in peace in the years ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime26_721062-1_8-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59564 size-full\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Shimekazari is a traditional New Year’s ornament made of rice straw, displayed indoors or outdoors to welcome the \u003cem\u003eToshigami\u003c\/em\u003e deity at the start of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9079.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41301 size-full\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shimekazari introduced here is made locally in southern Nagano, using rice straw harvested in the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9120-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41303 size-full\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe makers are involved in every step, from cultivating and harvesting the rice straw to crafting each Shimekazari by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9171-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41306\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9198.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27533\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9199-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27536 size-full\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rice straw is harvested early, before the grains ripen, during the hot summer months of July and August.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9235.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27537\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9164-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41307\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Shimekazari is made with the same high-quality rice straw used for constructing sumo wrestling rings.\u003cbr\u003eThe fresh green straw is carefully twisted and braided by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2r38RhXdzWs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis video shows the rice straw harvest, which we documented on site. Please take a look.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime26_721062-1_11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59565\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eTwo straw ropes are brought together and tied in the awaji-musubi knot. The knot is carefully shaped with spaces left between the ropes to create a balanced form.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime26_721062-1_17.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59566\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eTo prevent the knot from loosening or tightening, the crossing points are firmly secured with hemp cord.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime26_721062-1_14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59567\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eTassels are added to both ends of the knot. Generous bundles of straw are used, giving a sense that they may bring good fortune.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime26_721062-1_12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59569\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe shape gently widens toward the bottom, a form associated with growing prosperity.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime26_721062-1_15-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59622\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIt comes with a straw cord for hanging. The cord is positioned so that the Shimekazari hangs in good balance.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime26_721062-1_13-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59608\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe straw ropes are twisted in two directions, left and right, and here, the two ropes are combined to form the knot. The way the two ropes rest alongside each other brings to mind a strong bond.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime26_721062-1_5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59576\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplay it on the outside or inside of your front door as a New Year decoration.\u003cbr\u003eIts dignified presence seems to quietly watch over your life in the new year, bringing a natural sense of calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndoors, display it in the living room or dining room where the family gathers.\u003cbr\u003eIts warm, gently widening shape seems to fill the space with a peaceful atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also continue to display and enjoy it throughout the year, even after the New Year period has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime26_721062-1_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59574\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep your Shimekazari in good condition, \u003cbr\u003eplease open the package promptly upon arrival and do not leave it stored inside the cardboard box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are not going to display it right away, store it indoors in a cool place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter use, it may be taken to a Shinto shrine for disposal, or treated as burnable household waste.\u003cbr\u003eIf disposing as waste, please be sure to follow your local municipality’s guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime26_721062-1_16-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59606\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts solid, grounded form has a sense of calm, and simply having it there brings a feeling of strength and reassurance, \u003cbr\u003eas if it will always watch over the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two ropes cross each other and come together as one Shimekazari.\u003cbr\u003eIt brings to mind people supporting one another, \u003cbr\u003enurturing the connections that matter to them, and walking through life together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay the coming year be one in which your family lives together in harmony and good health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime26_721062-1_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59583\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e＊＊Please read the following information carefully before making your reservation.＊＊\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShimekazari reserved through this page will be shipped in order from late November.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShimekazari cannot be returned or exchanged for any reason, except in the case of defective items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Defective items” refers to items that are clearly damaged when they arrive.\u003cbr\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are also unable to accept returns or exchanges if you contact us 4 days or more after delivery.\u003cbr\u003ePlease be aware of this in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item ships from Japan.\u003cbr\u003eAs the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country.\u003cbr\u003eThese costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost.\u003cbr\u003ePlease check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1basketry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47857058611349,"sku":"721062-1","price":7920.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9799\/0549\/files\/ime26_721062-1_4.jpg?v=1789110072","url":"https:\/\/1basketry.jp\/products\/721062-1","provider":"市川籠店 | 1basketry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}