Shinkansen Akabeko
Shinkansen × Akabeko — officially licensed by JR East.
The iconic bobbing red cow of Aizu meets Japan's legendary Shinkansen bullet trains in this officially-licensed collaboration. Each akabeko features the livery of a different JR East Shinkansen model, hand-painted in the traditional Aizu technique.
- Size: 3-go (approximately 10cm)
- License: Officially licensed by JR East Railway Company
- Origin: Aizu, Fukushima
- Material: Traditional papier-mâché with hand-painted lacquer
A perfect collector's item for train enthusiasts, Japan travelers, and folk craft collectors. Collect all 5 Shinkansen models.
Handmade in Aizu. Ships worldwide.
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.