A Starry Wish on a Kaji Leaf

 

 

Tanabata, celebrated on July 7, is a day to wish for mastery in the arts.

A kaji leaf has been added to the dignified presence of white Japanese paper.
A traditional summer celebratory confection, “sakumochi,” is offered on the wooden stand.

Simply placing it in your home creates a quiet space for prayer.

 

What is Tanabata?

 

 

Tanabata is one of Japan’s seven seasonal festivals, celebrated on July 7.

It originated from the Chinese festival “qiqiaodian,” where people looked to the star Vega and wished for mastery in sewing and calligraphy.
In Japan, it became associated with the ancient custom of “tanabata” and grew widely popular during the Edo period.

It is a day to entrust wishes to the stars and pray for mastery in the arts and happiness in daily life.

 

 

A Summer Decoration to Entrust Your Wishes to the Stars

 

 

Kaji Leaf Decoration

 

The kaji leaf is a sacred leaf that has long been used as an offering to the gods.
It is said that nobles in the Heian period wrote waka poetry on these leaves and offered them to the stars.
It is also said to be the origin of tanzaku strips used for writing wishes.

Kaji leaves adorn the white Japanese paper, while colorful threads cascade gracefully, evoking the Milky Way on a summer night.

 

Wooden Stand

 

The decoration is supported by a stand with a soft wood grain.
The warmth of the wood harmonizes with the white Japanese paper.

It does not need to be hung on a wall; simply place it on a shelf, in a tokonoma alcove, at the entrance, or on a living room chest.

【Size】

Width: 8.5 cm
Height: 50 cm
Depth: 13.5 cm

 

 

Seasonal Confection “Sakumochi”

 

Sakumochi is an ancient confection offered at Tanabata, twisted like rope.
It is a fried confection made by rolling out and tying together a thin dough of wheat flour and other ingredients. It is also said to be the origin of somen noodles, and it is believed that eating it will bring a year of good health and well-being.

A sakumochi offering decoration has been added to the stand.
Together with the white Japanese paper, it quietly colors the space with summer prayers.

 

 

 

A Summer Night with Prayer

 

 

 

A time to quietly offer a prayer at a seasonal turning point.

Kaji leaves and traditional confection decorations create a pure atmosphere in your home.
Why not entrust your wishes to the stars on Tanabata?