Shochikubai Daruma

Classic Shirakawa daruma, hand-painted in Fukushima with 400-year-old techniques.

Traditional auspicious symbolism, hand-brushed details, and the calm expression that has accompanied Japanese families through their most important moments for generations.

• Size: S (approx. 10cm, 180g)
• How to use: Make a wish → paint one eye → display daily → paint the other eye when granted

Perfect for New Year's wishes, major life transitions, or business openings. 400 years of Japanese tradition.

Who's it for?

• Travelers seeking a meaningful Japanese keepsake
• Anyone making a wish — a new job, exam, recovery, or new beginning
• Gift-givers for weddings, housewarmings, baby births, and graduations
• Collectors of authentic Japanese folk art

The Workshop — Shirakawa Daruma Sōhonpo

Founded over 300 years ago during the Edo period. Today, the workshop is led by the 14th-generation owner, Takaaki Watanabe, with a small team of local artisans handcrafting each piece in Shirakawa, Fukushima — Japan's traditional folk-art region.

"Folk art is slowly disappearing from Japanese homes. We hope this small symbol of luck reaches as many lives as possible — yours included."
— 14th Generation, Takaaki Watanabe

Gifting

Comes ready for gifting. Beautiful for: Weddings · Housewarmings · Baby Births · Graduations · Get-Well Wishes · Lunar New Year · Birthdays. We ship worldwide from Fukushima, Japan.

About Akabeko Land

In addition to our online shop, we operate two cultural experience centers in Aizu, Fukushima where you can paint your own akabeko or daruma: Akabeko Land — Iimoriyama & Nanokamachi.