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"Celebration shape" shime decoration [Ginza Mitsukoshi]

[Dimini ☆ Cricket] December 30, 2015 09:00

At the independent editorial department "Japan Edition" on the 7th floor of Ginza Mitsukoshi, you can now see various shimeji decorations from all over Japan.

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Various shimeji decorations in various regions

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What is common is that the main material is "straw"?

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There are also cranes, turtles, shrimps, horses, jewels, gates, etc.

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I am surprised that the "celebration shape" was so rich in variations.

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I am deeply moved by the fact that each has a tradition that has been handed down in various parts of Japan since ancient times.