Japanese Zodiac DARUMA - 亥

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 of this Daruma is the Japanese zodiac sign of the year, the boar, or boar. The boar is said to have the meaning of "good health. 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 useful for "family safety" and "business prosperity," and if given as a gift to a loved one, it is believed to have the meaning of "inviting good fortune" and "long life.

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