{"product_id":"newyear_namida","title":"[Limited Quantity] New Year's \"Namida\" Flower Mochi Branch Decoration","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanamochi \"Namida\" to bring joy to the New Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter an unseasonably warm spell, the end of 2025 is here, and the cold has begun to set in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year, we are once again offering our highly popular Hanamochi \"Namida\" in limited quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"New Year's Branch Decorations Hanamochi \" namida src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/20241226-74_2ad3bda5-dcdd-4e88-9604-bea166935a14.jpg?v=1764295116\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe New Year, with its reunions with relatives and friends, is eagerly anticipated!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese adorable red and white hanamochi will charmingly heighten that excited feeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"New Year's Branch Decorations Hanamochi \" namida src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/7300002_2.jpg?v=1764425488\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHanamochi are auspicious decorations displayed during the New Year (especially Little New Year). It is said that they originated around the Edo period in snowy regions where flowers did not bloom in winter, as a practice to pray for bountiful harvests and happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mochi scattered on the branches look just like red and white plum blossoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/20241226-75_b50bee75-cf9d-4e97-a679-ff6d68e5b1aa.jpg?v=1764295160\" alt=\"New Year's Branch Decorations Hanamochi \" namida style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are made by women in the production area who attach mochi to well-branched dried branches (mainly maple).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince they are dried floral materials, there is no need to place them in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/20241226_hanamochi-38_1024x1024.jpg?v=1764053562\" alt=\"New Year's Branch Decorations Hanamochi \" namida width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the name \"Namida\" (tears) suggests, don't these tiny pieces evoke a sense of affection?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e① A set of 2 branches, 80-100cm in size\u003cbr\u003e② A set of 2 branches, 100-120cm in size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease choose your preferred size. Larger sizes will have more impressive branching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe also visited Hida-Takayama, the production area.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamida's production area is Hida-Takayama, known for its heavy snowfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the main local agricultural products, tomatoes and spinach, have been shipped, the production of hanamochi begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Namida workshop is located in a traditional house over 200 years old. The magnificent pine trees evoke a sense of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/34bb97b5-baa7-41c2-9d8c-c56541c7b9b8_1024x1024.png?v=1765785474\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/2025-12-03_9_55_09_1024x1024.jpg?v=1765877594\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the workshop, local women of various ages are carefully kneading and attaching small pieces of mochi, about the size of a fingertip, one by one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/2025-12-03_10_01_20_1024x1024.jpg?v=1765877594\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mochi used is freshly made every day, and it takes about 30-45 minutes to finish one branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/IMG_8069_1024x1024.jpg?v=1765785501\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce completed, they are dried in the workshop for several days before being shipped all over Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHanamochi, a treasured regional tradition, can be displayed from New Year's to the Doll's Festival. Please experience the hanamochi culture that brightens the long winters of snowy regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Period and Delivery Date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is made-to-order. Please note the limited delivery dates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e〈Order Period〉\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovember 28 (Fri) to December 22 (Mon), 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e until 23:59 JST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*As this is a limited quantity product, sales may end before the period is over.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e〈Delivery Date〉Scheduled to be shipped sequentially from around December 19 (Fri) and delivered by December 25 (Thu)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow about New Year's decorations made with winter branches?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/20251120__72-10_1024x1024.jpg?v=1764055842\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew Year's decorations (fresh flowers) made with winter branches are available \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"【Limited Quantity】New Year's Decorations (Fresh Flowers) Made with Winter Branches\" href=\"https:\/\/sikito.com\/products\/newyear_decoration\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can choose from two designs. 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