Miniature ornament (Kadomatsu, Sho-chiku-bai) shorebird and three beans

and three beans

The use of cherry blossoms (sakura) and citrus tachibana in Hina Matsuri decorations is said to originate from the Imperial Palace of Heian-kyo (794-)

By simply inserting this rod into the top and bottom of a tenugui

a cat known for catching many mice could be traded for as much as five ryo

- Yuzen(友禅) 10 sheets

Miniature ornament (Kadomatsu, Sho-chiku-bai) shorebird and three beansDescription Kadomatsu are traditional Japanese New Year decorations placed at the entrance of homes as a signpost for the Toshigami sama. The Toshigami sama, revered as the deity of the incoming year, is believed to bring renewal and prosperity. It is said that this deity descends to the human world, guided by the kadomatsu and other entrance decorations, and then resides in the kagami mochi placed inside the home, bestowing blessings and fortune on