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      Tabi (Ninja Shoes) Sole Design Part 2

      Tabi (Ninja Shoes) Sole Design Part 2

      In the part 1, we introduce various sole design of tabi shoes for festival and taiko. Next, let's see sole design of tabi shoes for work 🥾🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️❗️👀

      1. Work Tabi Mannen Sewn (for Civil Engineering and Construction)
      2. Work Tabi Majik Safety (for Civil Engineering and Construction)
      3. Work Tabi Pro Guard Fastener (for Civil Engineering, Construction, and Steeplejack)
      4. Work Tabi Pro Guard Jog (for Civil Engineering, Construction, and Steeplejack)
      5. Work Tabi Pro Guard Mannen (for Civil Engineering, Construction, and Steeplejack)
      6. Work Tabi Pro Guard Rain #01 (for Civil Engineering and Construction)
      7. Work Tabi Jitsuyou (for Civil Engineering and Agriculture)
      8. Work Tabi Kaisoku (for Civil Engineering and Agriculture)
      9. Work Shoes Sakimaru (for Civil Engineering and Agriculture)
      10. Work Tabi Jog Jika (for Civil Engineering and Construction)
      11. Work Tabi Pro Guard Spike (for Forest Work)
      12. Work Tabi Spike Type 2 (for Forest Work)

       

      1. Work Tabi Mannen Sewn (for Civil Engineering and Construction)


      It has a simple sole with less part touching the ground. It has a lot of small dots on the thumb, index, side, and heel part. It's very simple design.

       

      2. Work Tabi Majik Safety (for Civil Engineering and Construction)


      It has a slip-resistant sole with a lot of small dots on the thumb, index, side, and heel part. This sole design is good for steeplejack work, too. Hard toe guard protects your feet from shock and pressure. 

       

      3. Work Tabi Pro Guard Fastener (for Civil Engineering, Construction, and Steeplejack)


      It has a slip-resistant sole with a lot of small dots on the thumb, index, side, and heel part. This sole design is good for steeplejack work, too. Hard toe guard protects your feet from shock and pressure. 

       

      4. Work Tabi Pro Guard Jog (for Civil Engineering, Construction, and Steeplejack)


      It has a unique sole design with a lot of block on the whole part and layered diamond pattern on the inner part.  It's slip-resistant and shock absorbing function. This sole design is good for steeplejack work, too. Hard toe guard protects your feet from shock and pressure. 

       

      5. Work Tabi Pro Guard Mannen (for Civil Engineering, Construction, and Steeplejack)


      It has a slip-resistant sole with a lot of small dots on the thumb, index, side, and heel part. This sole design is good for steeplejack work, too. Hard toe guard protects your feet from shock and pressure. 

       

      6. Work Tabi Pro Guard Rain #01 (for Civil Engineering and Construction)


      It has a simple sole design that has a lot of lines with low steps and zig-zag patterns. It's made of waterproof rubber and good for civil engineering and construction. Hard toe guard protects your feet from shock and pressure. 

       

      7. Work Tabi Jitsuyou (for Civil Engineering and Agriculture)


      It has a durable thick sole with big zig-zag pattern and small dots on the toe part and heel part. It's good for civil engineering and agriculture. 

       

      8. Work Tabi Kaisoku (for Civil Engineering and Agriculture)


      It has a slip-resistant sole with a lot of wave shape pattern and line with low steps. It's good for civil engineering and agriculture. 

       

      9. Work Shoes Sakimaru (for Civil Engineering and Agriculture)


      It has a slip-resistant sole with a lot of wave shape pattern and line with low steps. It's good for civil engineering and agriculture. 

       

      10. Work Tabi Jog Jika (for Civil Engineering and Construction)

       

      It has a slip-resistant sole with a lot of wave shape pattern. It's good for civil engineering and construction. Also, it's popular among gardener. 

       

      11. Work Tabi Pro Guard Spike (for Forest Work)

       

      It has a lot of steel pin on the whole part to dig your feet firmly on the steep hill when you climb mountain. It's good for forest work. Hard toe guard protects your feet from shock and pressure. 

       

      12. Work Tabi Spike Type 2 (for Forest Work)

       

      It has a lot of steel pin on the whole part to dig your feet firmly on the steep hill when you climb mountain. It's good for forest work.

       

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      Tabi (Ninja Shoes) Sole Design Part 1

      Tabi (Ninja Shoes) Sole Design Part 1

      There are many kind of tabi (ninja shoes) but they look almost same, don't they? You may think why the price changes according to them and don't know what to choose. Sole design is important as well as the material and production method. Let's take a look 🥾🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️❗️👀

      1. Festival Tabi
      2. Tabi Air-Insole V
      3. Kurashikiya Tabi Saiki
      4. Kurashikiya Tabi Saibu
      5. Kurashikiya Tabi Saisui
      6. Saisou Faster (Zipper)
      7. Tabi Air-Insole III
      8. Matsuri Air Sewn
      9. Matsuri Jog Tabi

       

      1. Festival Tabi


      Sole of Festival Tabi

      It has a simple sole pattern with a lot of allow shape on the middle part and small dots and lines on the finger and heel part. Compared to slip-resistant tabi, it is thinner and lighter sole. 

       

      2. Tabi Air-Insole V

      Sole of Tabi Air Insole V

      It has an obviously slip-resistant sole design with a lot of wave shape lines on the whole part. According to the maker, the slip-resistant quality is improved 15% from the conventional one. Also, it is comfortable with an arch support and a big air cushion. Over 31cm sizes are available, too. 

       

      3. Kurashikiya Tabi Saiki

      Sole of Kurashikiya Tabi Saiki

      It has a cool and slip-resistant sole design with distinctive cross lines and zigzag patterns. As the air cushion appears on the sole, it has quality cushion function. But, the air cushion doesn't appear from the side to look it stylish (it would depend on the preference of people).  Also, relatively thinner sole looks stylish and it has a slip resistance with a newly developed rubber sole. 

       

      4. Kurashikiya Tabi Saibu

      Sole of Kurashikiya Tabi Saibu

      It is one of our popular tabi shoes and has a lot of medium-size dots on the whole part and wave shape patterns on the outer part. It has a barefoot feeling and fits your foot well. Also, it has a shock absorber inside the heel part.

       

      5. Kurashikiya Tabi Saisui

      Sole of Kurashikiya Tabi Saisui

      As well as the sole of Festival Tabi, it has a simple sole pattern with a lot of allow shape on the middle part and small dots and lines on the finger and heel part. Also, it's comfortable to wear with a functional air cushion insole and fits your feet well. The sole is black for black tabi that suits black festival costumes well.  

       

      6. Saisou Fastener (Zipper)

      Sole of Saisou Fastener (Zipper)

      It has a beautiful and slip-resistant square pattern with a lot of smaller arrow and bigger arrow shapes. Also, it has a cup-insole with an arch support and fits your feet well. It's comfortable with a thick cushion insole, too. Zipper is used instead of clasps and it's easier to wear than other tabi shoes. 

       

      7. Tabi Air-Insole III

      Sole of Tabi Air Insole III

      It is the most slip-resistant tabi with a lot of s-shaped patterns. This sole is extremely slip-resistant and called "ultra sole". Even on the wet ground, it's hard to slip and good for runnning, too. Also, it's comfortable with a shock absorbing air cushion and an arch support. 

       

      8. Matsuri Air Sewn

      Sole of Matsuri Air Sewn

      It has a simple sole with less part touching the ground. It has a lot of small dots on the thumb, index, side, and heel part. It's very simple design. It's comfortable with shock absorbing air insole though the sole is thinner. 

       

      9. Matsuri Jog Tabi

      Sole of Matsuri Jog Tabi

      It has a slip-resistant sole with a lot of wave shape pattern. As its name suggests, it's popular among matsuri (festival in Japanese) people. It's comfortable with a relatively thick sole and cushion. 

       

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      14 Types of Traditional Japanese Clothing for Festival and Taiko Performance

      14 Types of Traditional Japanese Clothing for Festival and Taiko Performance

      There are various types of the costume in Japanese festivals. They are worn by taiko players, too. Let's learn the name, the meaning and the history!

       

      1. (Clothing) Happi & Hanten

      2. (Clothing) Haragake

      3. (Clothing) Momohiki

      4. (Clothing) Koikuchi Shirt 

      5. (Clothing) Yukata 

      6. (Footwear) Tabi 

      7. (Footwear) Zouri & Setta 

      8. (Accessories) Hachimaki  

      9. (Accessories) Tekkou (Tekou)   

      10. (Accessories) Fundoshi 

      11. (Accessories) Tenugui

      12. (Accessories) Kasa 

      13. (Accessories) Omen 

      14. (Accessories) Ougi

       

      [Clothing]

      1. Happi & Hanten (Coat & Jacket)

      Happi / Hanten Coat

      Happi coat is known as popular costume for taiko performance and festival. Generally, people in same group wear same happi coat with same color and pattern to unite together. Happi and hanten are traditional Japanese coat. Technically, "happi" and "hanten" refer to different clothing. Nowadays, we don't really distinguish between them when we say Japanese festival coat ("matsuri happi" or "matsuri hanten"). Some says "happi", others say "hanten". "Shirushi Banten" is the official name for Japanese festival coat that has group name and family emblem printed or sewn on the collars and back. But, most people just call it the abbreviation word like "happi" or "hanten". It's said that it appeared in Edo period (*exact year is unknown). They became popular among common people when they are banned to wear "haori (another Japanese jacket often worn by samurai warrior)". It's been often worn by common people, firefighter, and craftsmen. Nowadays, it's often worn in festival and some business purpose like Japanese inn, sake (Japanese alcohol) brewery and sales promotion event by company. Sometimes, hanten jacket is remade with a cotton into a jacket with cold protection. On the other hand, happi coat for matsuri (Japanese festival) usually doesn't have a liner and festival participants wear it while carrying "mikoshi (portable shrine)" and "dashi (float as known as "yama", "hoko", and "yatai")". Happi for matsuri is often worn over a "haragake" (apron as known as "muneate" and "donburi") and some types of Japanese shirts.

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      Happi Coat

       

      2. Haragake (Apron)

      Haragake

      Worker like craftsman and rickshaw man wore "haragake" apron under "happi" coat and "hanten" jacket. It's worn like apron with straps on the back. "Hara" means belly in Japanese and "gake" means putting something around. It's put around belly and chest in order to prevent body from cold and stain. It's said that it already exists as of the late Edo period. It has a pocket on the back or front to put coins into it. It became a typical taiko player's costume effected by 50s Japanese film, Muhoumatsu no Issho (The Rickshaw Man). It's also called "donburi" and "muneate".

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      Haragake

       

      3. Momohiki (Pants)

      Momohiki

      "Momohiki" is a Japanese style work pants. Craftsman and steeplejack wear it with "happi" coat and "haragake" apron. There were loose type and tight type but tight type has been popular among people after late Edo period. It's said that the name of "momohiki" came from an old word "momohabaki". "Momo" means thigh in Japanese. In the old era, kyahan (ankle belt) is called "habaki" and "habaki" for "momo (thigh)" is called "momohabaki". It's said that a word "momohabaki" changed into "momohiki". As well as haragake, It became a typical taiko player's costume effected by 50s Japanese film, Muhoumatsu no Issho (The Rickshaw Man). Short type "momohiki" is called "hantako" or "handako". It was used for travel.

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      Momohiki

       

      4. Koikuchi Shirt

      Koikuchi Shirts

      "Koikuchi" shirt is popular festival clothing as well as "haragake" apron and "momohiki" pants. It's named after the shape of the cuffs. The narrow cuffs look like "kuchi" (mouth) of "koi" (carp). This tight shirt with three quarter sleeve often worn under "haragake" apron with "momohiki" pants. Tucking in your shirt makes you look stylish. It's also called "nikujuban" but a word of "nikujuban" also means skin-colored underwear with muscles and tattoo. As well as this "nikujuban" underwear, koikuchi shirt has a variety of loud patterns like flower and imaginary animal.

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      5. Yukata (Robe)

      "Yukata" is abbreviation of "yukatabira", which was worn to take a bath in the past. The old Japanese bath is a steam bath in temple. People wore "yukatabira" because they mustn't take a bath in the nude for religious reasons. From the early modern era, it became popular to take a bath in the way we do now and people take a bath naked. Then, "yukata" was changed into a kind of the robe worn to absorb sweat after bath. From the middle of Edo era, it's often worn as everyday clothes in summer. It wasn't a outerwear but a lounge wear. Nowadays, it's often worn for summer festival like fireworks display.

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      [Footwear]

      6. Tabi (Shoes / Boots)

      Tabi Shoes

      Tabi is known as ninja shoes in the world. In Japan, it's often worn for taiko performance and festivals as well as construction work. "Tabi" is Japanese traditional two-fingers shoes. It's said that the origin of "tabi" is dated back to Nara period and it was developed from an old Japanese footwear "shitozu". Two-fingers tabi appeared to wear with "zouri" shoes in Heian period. Old "tabi" was made of leather and has a long tube shape tighten with long string. In the middle of Edo period, fabric "tabi" appeared and became popular after great fire of Meireki (1657). It is because leather "haori" jacket became popular to prevent it from fire and the prices of leather became high. Short "tabi" is replaced with long "tabi" and "kohaze" hook was developed in this period. White "tabi" was popular among female and navy "tabi" was popular among male. White "tabi" was used as formal wear and navy "tabi" was used for travel in late Edo period. Rubber was imported to Japan in Meiji era and used with sole of "tabi". It is the present "tabi" worn in festival: so-called "jika-tabi" as known as ninja shoes. In the festivals, jika-tabi shoes which have thick rubber sole and air cushion inside are popular because people in the festival often walk the long distance. 

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      Tabi Shoes

       

      7. Zouri & Setta (Sandals)

      Zouri Sandals

      "Zouri" is sandals which has a sole with straps called "hanao". It's developed as everyday shoes woven with bamboo peel, rush, and straw. "Setta" is a high-class sandals which has a leather sole on the back of "zouri". There is "setta" with iron and it's considered that walking and making sound with it is smart. "Setta" is more popular among festival people because it's harder to slip than "zouri". Also, people often wear it with tabi (not tabi shoes with thick sole but tabi socks). 

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      [Accessories]

      8. Hachimaki (Headband)

      Hachimaki

      "Hachimaki" means a cloth wrapped around head.  A part of head which is wrapped around with "hachimaki" is called "hachi". "Maki" means wrapping something around. It's been considered that wearing a cloth on the head expresses honor to someone in a dignified manner. In addition, It's said that it has a religious meaning. For example, spiritual power exists by making knots on "hachimaki". Nowadays, it is worn to be pumped up. For example, fishmonger, sushi chef, carpenter, and steeplejack wear it to be pumped up and look cool. Festival participants also wear it around head and carry "mikoshi" portable shrine.

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      Hachimaki Headband

       

      9. Tekkou (Wrist Band)

      Tekkou Wrist Band

       

      "Tekkou (Tekou)" is a traditional Japanese wrist band for work and travel, which prevents wrist from damage. It has tube shape and fasten with strings, hooks, and Velcro tape. It is made of fabric but iron wrist band is used for battle. In the festival, people often put it on to protect their wrist from the damage when they carry the "mikoshi" portable shrine and "dashi" float. 

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      Tekkou Wrist Band

       

      10. Fundoshi (Underwear)

      Fundoshi Underwear

      A cloth worn around private parts. Japanese people don't take a bath in the nude by early modern period. They wear fundoshi for bath time. There are some types of fundoshi. The popular type is "rokushaku fundoshi" and "Etchu fundoshi". "Rokushaku fundoshi" is one piece of cloth that has about rokushaku (6 shaku / 2 meters / 79 inches) in length. It's been worn since between Keicho (1596-1615). "Etchu fundoshi" is simple type of the "rokushaku fundoshi". It's easier to wear than "rokushaku fundoshi". It has only a half of "rokushaku fundoshi" in length but has thin strings to wrap around the body. It's been popular among people because of the convenience and saving of material. In the past, it's popular for adult male to wear fundoshi. So, the ceremony was held to celebrate male when he wears a fundoshi for the first time (when he becomes adult from child) as rite of passage in some district of Japan. In some summer festivals, people only wear "fundoshi" underwear without "momohiki" pants. In the "hadaka matsuri" (naked festival), people only wear fundoshi "underwear" in the nude (sometimes, people run around and get in the water in winter). 

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      11. Tenugui (Towel)

       Tenugui Towel

      "Tenugui" is a traditional Japanese towel made of cotton. It is used in various ways. For example: it's used as a headband, a sweat towel, an advertising material, a celebration gift, a belt, a sash, a string, a substitute of "hanao" strap, and a bandage. Some people just place in on the head like wearing a hat and it's called "oki tenugui". As well as "hachimaki" headband, to wear something like "tenugui" has a spiritual and ritual meaning. It's often used to wipe the face and wrap around the head instead of "hachimaki" headband in Japanese festival.  Also, the "tenugui" towel which has the image of the festival is sold as a souvenir.

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      12. Kasa (Hat)

       Okesa Kasa

      It has various name for "kasa" hat depends on the material (e.g. sugegasa / takegasa / igasa / higasa) and manufacturing method (e.g. nuigasa / amigasa / kumigasa / osaegasa / harigasa / nurigasa). It's considered that it's been used from long time ago because cray images with "kasa" hat were excavated from ancient tomb. It enables people to escape from daily life and change them into someone by concealing one's self. It's a sacred symbol as well as decoration based on "Furyu" an old virtue of Japan still now. In the Japanese dance festival, dancers often wear it. 

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      13. Omen (Mask)

       Omen Hyottoko Okame Mask

      "Omen" mask is put on the face to play the role of someone and gods in some festivals and folk performing arts. The most popular character is "Okame" and "Hyottoko". "Okame" is female character with charming smile and ugly face. It has rounded face, flat nose, droopy eyelid, large forehead, and high cheekbones. It's also called "otafuku" and "ofuku" as a lucky face. It's used for "kagura" dance and "shishimai" lion dance as a character of crown as well as "hyottoko".  "Hyottoko" is a funny male face puckered up his mouth. A word "hyottoko" is derived from the "hiotoko" (to translate directly, it means fire man). His mouth represents the mouth to breathe fire with a bamboo blowpipe. It often appears with "okame" as one of the crown characters in many folk performing arts. 

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      14. Ougi (Fan)

      "Ougi" is a traditional Japanese folding fan and one of the ceremonial tools. It's said that it's invented based on wooden tablets called "mokkan" in Nara period. It's used for traditional dance like "gosechi no mai" and "shirabyoshi". It's one of the important tools for traditional folk performing arts in Japan. Sometimes, it's been used for a subject of worship, a tool for game, and a gift. In addition, it's also used to encourage and lead people. For example, in the "gion matsuri" festival in Kyoto, one of the three major festivals in Kyoto, two people on the "hoko" float encourage people and send them signals to move with "ougi" fan. 

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      31 Best Japanese Patterns (Wagara) on Happi Coat and Japanese Clothing

      31 Best Japanese Patterns (Wagara) on Happi Coat and Japanese Clothing

      Happi is one of the traditional Japanese festival costumes and popular among taiko players, too. It has unique traditional Japanese patterns on the back. Let's see the special meanings they have and incorporate the traditional Japanese taste into your style. 

       

      1. 束ね熨斗 Tabane Noshi

      2. 吉原つなぎ Yoshiwara Tsunagi

      3. 巴 Tomoe

      4. 毛卍紋(けまんもん)Kemanmon

      5. 傘 Kasa

      6. 車 (御所車 / 源氏車) Kuruma (Goshoguruma / Genjiguruma)

      7. 市松 Ichimatsu

      8. 一の字繋ぎ(れんが)Ichinoji Tsunagi

      9. 扇 Ougi

      10. 纏 Matoi

      11. 鱗 Uroko

      12. 龍 Ryu

      13. 鳳凰 Houou

      14. 鯛 Tai

      15. 鯉 Koi

      16. 虎 Tora

      17. 鶴 Tsuru

      18. 鶴亀 Tsurukame

      19. 蝶 Chou

      20. 唐獅子牡丹 Karajishi Botan

      21. 波 Nami

      22. 波に千鳥 Nami ni Chidori

      23. 桜 Sakura

      24. 富士 Fujisan

      25. 祭 Matsuri

      26. 祭禮 Sairei

      27. 大漁 Tairyo

      28. 睦 Boku

      29. 豊年 Honen

      30. おかめ&ひょっとこ Okame and Hyottoko

      31. 隈取 Kumadori

       

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      Are you interested in traditional Japanese shoes, too? See also this article. 

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      [Traditional Japanese Pattern]

      1. 束ね熨斗 Tabane Noshi

      Tabane Noshi
      Noshi is a decoration attached to gifts to express "good wishes". Tabane Noshi is a lot of "noshi" tied up together and expresses people's "bond" and "connection". Because it's long, it also means a "long life". It's also popular as pattern of kimono robe.

      See Tabane Noshi Happi

       

      2. 吉原つなぎ Yoshiwara Tsunagi

      Yoshiwara Tsunagi
      Yoshiwara Tsunagi is one of the popular patterns for happi coat and
      expresses "good relationship" and "bond". It's named after the Yoshiwara, red-light district in Edo (old Tokyo). It's one of the typical patterns in Edo. 

      See Yoshiwara Tsunagi Happi

       

      3. 巴 Tomoe

      Tomoe Symbol
      This pattern is also used in other countries. It expresses "spirit" and used for the symbol of shinto shrine, too. It's often drawn on the head of the taiko. Many professional taiko groups use taiko drawn tomoe on it.

      See Tomoe Happi

       

      4. 毛卍紋(けまんもん)Kemanmon

      Kemanmon
      It is a curly hair of Karajishi (Chinese Lion). It represents sun and expresses
      "auspicious sign".

      See Kemanmon Happi

       

      5. 傘 Kasa

      Kasa
      It's pattern of Japanese traditional umbrella.

      See Kasa Happi

       

      6. 車 (御所車 / 源氏車) Kuruma (Goshoguruma / Genjiguruma)

      Goshoguruma
      Kuruma means an automobile in Japanese in the present era. But, it was an oxcart in the old era. Goshoguruma is a carriage for noble people and represents elegance used in Heian period. Genjiguruma is a pattern of a wheel. Wheel in the wave is called nami ni genjiguruma or katawaguruma. It is said that the wheel was made of wood and got in the river to prevent cracks. 

      See Kuruma Happi

       

      7. 市松 Ichimatsu

      Ichimatsu Square
      Ichimatsu is a pattern of repeated alternating dark and light squares. It's named after a Kabuki actor, Ichimatsu Sanogawa, who often wears on the hakama with Ichimatsu pattern. It expresses "prosperity of descendants" and "business expansion" because it doesn't end both in vertical and horizontal directions.

      See Ichimatsu Happi

       

      8. 一の字繋ぎ(れんが)Ichinoji Tsunagi

      Ichinoji Tsunagi
      It's a pattern of pile of bricks. Ichinoji means a character of "ichi (one)". This pattern is made of only a character of ichi (one). 

      See Ichinoji Tsunagi Happi

       

      9. 扇 Ougi

      Ougi Fan
      Ougi is one of the Japanese traditional fans and expresses "development" and "prosperity" because the shape becomes bigger to the end.

      See Ougi Happi

       

      10. 纏 Matoi

      Matoi
      Matoi is one of the banner-flag used by local fire fighters in Edo period.

      See Matoi Happi

       

      11. 鱗 Uroko

      Uroko
      Uroko is a scale of fish and snake. It is said that this pattern protects people from bad luck and evil spirits.

      See Uroko Happi

       

      [Creature]

      12. 龍 Ryu

      Ryu Dragon
      Ryu is dragon in Japanese. It is one of the popular imaginary creatures in ancient China. It expresses "auspicious sign" and "power" in Japan.

      See Ryu Happi

       

      13. 鳳凰 Houou

      Houou Phoenix
      Houou is phoenix in Japanese. It is one of the popular imaginary creatures in ancient China. It is said that the houou appears when the world become peace. It expresses "peace".

      See Houou Happi

       

      14. 鯛 Tai

      Tai Carp
      Tai is sea bream in Japanese. Due to a pun on the words tai (seabream) and medetai (auspicious), tai (sea bream) is served for the celebration event.

      See Tai Happi

       

      15. 鯉 Koi

      Carp
      Koi is carp in Japanese. It is know as fish of promotion. It derives from the Chinese legend that a carp climbed up waterfall became dragon.

      See Koi Happi

       

      16. 虎 Tora

      Tora Tiger

      Tora is tiger in Japanese. It is often compared to legendary dragon. It expressed "brave" and "power".

      See Tora Happi

       

      17. 鶴 Tsuru

      Crane

      Tsuru is crane in Japanese. It expresses "long-life" and "mate for life".

      See Tsuru Happi

       

      18. 鶴亀 Tsurukame

      Crane and Turtle

      Tsuru is crane and kame is turtle in Japanese. It's said that crane lives a thousand year and turtle live ten thousand year. They express "long-life".

      See Tsurukame Happi

       

      19. 蝶 Chou

      Butterfly

      Chou is butterfly in Japanese. It's used as the pattern because of the beautiful looks. So it changes the looks from caterpillar and pupa to butterfly, it expresses "immortal".

      See Chou Happi

       

      20. 唐獅子牡丹 Karajishi Botan

      Lions and Peonies

      Karajishi botan means lions and peonies. A image of lions and peonies expresses "brave", "elegance" and "auspicious sign". It's said that brave lion only rest near elegant peonies.

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      [Nature]

      21. 波 Nami

      Wave

      Nami means wave in Japanese. Wave lasts endlessly. It expresses "eternal happiness" and "peaceful life".

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      22. 波に千鳥 Nami ni Chidori

      Wave and Birds

      Nami ni chidori means birds flying over wave in Japanese. There are big wave and small wave. It's like people's life. That's why, it expresses "mate for life" and "safety of family".

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      23. 桜 Sakura

      Sakura Cherry Blossom

      When it comes to flower, it's sakura, cherry blossom in Japan. It blooms beautiful pink flowers in Spring and is out of bloom soon.

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      24. 富士 Fujisan

      Mt. Fuji

      Fujisan means Mt. Fuji in Japanese. When it comes to mountain, it's Mt. Fuji in Japan. It's not just the highest mountain in Japan but familiar among people as the spiritual mountain.

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      [Character]

      25. 祭 Matsuri

      Matsuri Festival

      This character writes "Matsuri", which means "festival" in Japanese.

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      26. 祭禮 Sairei

      Sairei Festival

      Sairei is another word for "festival" in Japanese.

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      27. 大漁 Tairyo

      Tairyo Good Catch

      Tairyo means "good catch" in Japanese. Japan is island and there are a lot of fisherman who hope to catch a lot of fishes.

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      28. 睦 Boku

      Boku Mustumi Friendship

      This character writes "Boku / Mutsumi". It's not often used in daily conversion but means "friendship" in Japanese.

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      29. 豊年 Honen

      Honen Good Harvest

      Honen means "good harvest" in Japanese. People pray good harvest and appreciate gods for it in the festival.

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      [Others]

      30. おかめ&ひょっとこ Okame and Hyottoko

      Okame and Hyottoko

      Okame and Hyottoko are popular Japanese funny face. They play a role of clown and entertain people.

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      31. 隈取 Kumadori

      Kumadori

      Kumadori is a typical make-up for actor in kabuki, a traditional Japanese performing arts. To emphasize the character, muscles and blood vessels are painted.

      See Kumadori Happi

       

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