Japanese Zodiac DARUMA - 申

Shirakawa Daruma the zodiac sign of the Shirakawa Daruma doll, a specialty of Shirakawa, Fukushima Prefecture. This adorable small daruma is just the right size to fit in the palm of your hand. The motif is based on the Japanese zodiac sign "sararu" (meaning "to ward off evil"). It is said that "shin" means "to ward off evil. The twelve animal signs of the Japanese zodiac are messengers of the gods. It is said that having the zodiac sign of the year brings good luck. Decorating with a zodiac sign is said to be helpful for "family safety" and "business prosperity," and if you give it to your loved ones, it is said to have the meaning of "inviting good fortune" and "longevity.

*Each item here is handmade by craftsmen one by one. Therefore, the shape and color may vary slightly. Please understand this in advance.