Japanese Zodiac DARUMA - 子

Shirakawa Daruma the zodiac sign of the Shirakawa Daruma doll, a specialty of Shirakawa, Fukushima Prefecture. This adorable small Daruma doll is just the right size to fit in the palm of your hand. The motif is a mouse, a child of the 12 Japanese zodiac signs. It is said that the Japanese character for "child" has the meaning of "prosperity of offspring. The twelve signs of the Japanese zodiac are the messengers of the gods. It is said to bring good luck if you have the zodiac sign of the year. Decorating with a zodiac sign is said to be helpful for "family safety" and "business prosperity", and to bring "good luck" and "longevity" if given as a gift to a loved one.

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