Japanese paper lucky charms: a balloon / 3 ornaments / Oriental zodiac sign of the year, Rabbit and Plum / Hyakunenmonogatari

Fukura" is a wall decoration made of Japanese paper molded into a three-dimensional shape, which has been considered a form of congratulations in Japan since ancient times. It can be used in Japanese-style rooms as well as Western-style rooms as an interior decoration that brings good fortune.

Rabbit, the Chinese zodiac sign for the year 2023

Rabbit is also a symbol of "leap and improvement," "prosperity of offspring," and "safety in the home.

The combination of "Matsu, Take, and Ume," which has been considered a symbol of congratulations since ancient times, and the snow camellia, the prefectural tree of Niigata, are also used.

Made from handmade Washi from Oguni Washi in Echigo

Oguni-cho, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, is an area with heavy snowfall, with more than 3 meters of snow piling up on a typical year.

A 100-year story:

With the theme of "tools for maintaining and passing on a lifestyle and culture that we want to cherish 100 years from now," we are building a system from product development to sales by leveraging the strengths of Niigata as a production center. In 2005, the company received the Good Design Award [Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman's Award] as a leading example of an international brand originating from the region.