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The brand name “Yakushigama” comes from a small shrine dedicated to Yakushi Nyorai (the Buddha of Healing), believed to have been created by the monk Gyoki. This shrine stood on the grounds of Chugai Toen until the late Edo period.
Boy’s Day Decoration (Gogatsu Ningyo)
Tango no Sekku (Boys’ Day), now celebrated as Children’s Day on May 5, became associated with boys during the Kamakura period. Iris leaves, believed to ward off evil, are also associated with the word shobu (meaning both “iris” and “martial spirit”), which helped establish the tradition.
Gogatsu dolls and decorations symbolize wishes for a boy’s healthy growth, strength, and the prosperity of the family.
Yakushigama’s seasonal items also include popular figures such as Momotaro and Kintaro, making them enjoyable as decorative pieces.
