Tyrol Akabeko
A playful collaboration between Aizu Akabeko (1200 years of folk craft) and Tyrol Choco — Japan's beloved bite-size chocolate brand.
The traditional bobbing-head red cow of Aizu, Fukushima, reimagined in an iconic Tyrol Choco flavor. Handcrafted in the traditional papier-mâché technique, each akabeko's head gently nods on a string — a charming reminder of 1200 years of Japanese folk tradition.
- Size: 3-go (approximately 10cm)
- Origin: Aizu, Fukushima, Japan
- Material: Traditional papier-mâché with hand-painted lacquer
- Released: 2026
Collect all 5 Tyrol flavors. A joyful gift for chocolate lovers, Japan enthusiasts, and collectors of traditional craft. 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.