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A small piece of Japanese summer for the window, the entryway, or a quiet corner of the porch — and a kawaii nod to the household luck-charm tradition. This Shiba Inu parent-and-puppy furin (Japanese wind chime) is from Yakushigama's わんこ日和 (Wanko Biyori / "Dog Day") summer series — a sitting-pose parent Shiba hangs above a smaller puppy on a red braided cord, and a cream-and-blue washi tanzaku catches the breeze below to ring the parent bell with a soft, clear summer tone. The parent wears a green ceremonial collar with the 福 (fuku / good fortune) kanji framed in white karakusa scroll-vine — the same auspicious vocabulary you'll find on maneki neko and daruma. The puppy wears a simple red collar.
Available in Tan (orange-and-white classic Shiba colors) or Black (黒柴 kuroshiba — the rarer black-and-tan color variant). Each piece is individually styled.
Origin disclosure
Designed in Japan by Yakushigama (薬師窯) — Seto City, Aichi Prefecture (owned by 中外陶園 Chūgai Tōen Co., Ltd.)
Produced in China to Yakushigama's specification (Yakushigama's commodity decorative furin lines are China-produced for international distribution)
Imported and curated by ZenKiln; ships from Japan
About the design
Yakushigama (薬師窯) is a Japanese ceramics brand based in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture — one of Japan's historic "Six Ancient Kilns" pottery regions. The Wanko Biyori (わんこ日和 / "Dog Day") series gathers Yakushigama's dog-themed summer motifs into small giftable furin pieces; sibling series in the same Yakushigama catalogue include the Natsukashiya Suzukaze (なつかし屋 すずかぜ) goldfish + cat + penguin furins. The Shiba Inu (柴犬) — Japan's beloved native breed — paired here with the 福 (fortune) kanji collar carries the same lucky-charm positioning as maneki neko and daruma in Japanese household decor.
Use
Hang in a window, by an entryway, on a covered porch or balcony, or in a quiet indoor corner where a small draft can find it
Best for sheltered indoor or covered outdoor use — the washi-paper tanzaku is not waterproof
Pairs naturally with other small Japanese summer decor — fans, glass mobiles, small ceramic figurines
A small giftable size — easy to pack, easy to hang anywhere
Gifting
The included gift box makes this gift-ready as received. Well-suited for housewarmings, weddings, anniversaries, client thank-yous, Father's Day, summer-birthday gifts — and Shiba Inu lovers, parent-and-child themed gifts (new-parent welcomes, mother-daughter, mentor-mentee), and anyone collecting Japanese household luck-charm decor.
Details & dimensions
Parent Shiba: ~7.0 cm tall (~2.8").
Puppy: ~3.0 cm tall (~1.2").
Weight: ~150 g per piece.
Material: Ceramic (陶器 / tōki — supplier catch-all).
Brand-designer: 薬師窯 (Yakushigama), Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
Production country: China.
Series: わんこ日和 (Wanko Biyori / "Dog Day").
Each piece slightly varies due to hand-painting and assembly.
Shipping, duties & delivery
Ships from Japan within 1–3 business days as in-stock inventory.
International delivery typically 5–14 business days after dispatch.
Hand-packed in the original Thomson gift box plus exterior shipping carton with cushioning.
Production origin (customs declaration): China. Shipped from Japan.
Buyers outside Japan are responsible for any local customs duties, VAT, and import taxes.
Packaging & gifting
Original Thomson gift box (トムソン箱 / die-cut paperboard, 1個入り) included — gift-ready as received.
Standard Yakushigama commodity-line packaging suitable for retail display and safe international transit.
Care instructions
Indoor or sheltered outdoor use; bring inside in heavy rain to protect the washi-paper tanzaku.
Hand-wipe the ceramic with a soft dry cloth; avoid harsh detergents that might affect the overglaze paint.
Not dishwasher safe; not microwave safe (purely decorative — no vessel function).
Replace the washi-paper tanzaku if it becomes weathered; the ceramic + cord should last indefinitely with gentle handling.
Returns / damage support
Returns accepted within 30 days for unused items in original Thomson packaging. Buyer pays return shipping. If your item arrives damaged in transit, please contact us within 7 days of delivery with clear photos of the item and packaging for replacement or refund.
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