＊ Cranes have been cherished since ancient times as auspicious creatures symbolizing longevity, marital harmony, and good fortune, and are often used as symbols of celebration. ・ Reasons why cranes are considered auspicious: ＊ Longevity As the saying goes, "Cranes live for a thousand years, turtles for ten thousand years," cranes are believed to live a very long time and are considered a symbol of eternal life and longevity. Because it embodies the wish for longevity, it is used at celebrations for long life. ＊ Marital Harmony and Prosperity Cranes mate for life, symbolizing eternal love and a harmonious relationship. They are often used at weddings and wedding anniversary gifts, wishing for the couple's happiness. ＊ Good Fortune and Auspiciousness The clear, high-pitched cry of the crane is believed to "reach the heavens," and as a lucky bird connected to the gods, it is thought to bring good fortune and auspiciousness. They also appear in New Year's celebrations and New Year's decorations, wishing for good luck. ＊ Hope and Peace In Japan, there is a custom of folding a thousand paper cranes to pray for recovery from illness and for peace, and cranes are also a symbol of hope and peace. ・ Specific situations where cranes are used: ＊ Weddings: As a symbol of wishing for the couple's lasting happiness, such as on the bride's white wedding kimono and in the reception decorations. ＊ New Year's: As an auspicious item to celebrate the New Year, such as on New Year's cards, lunch boxes, and decorations for chopsticks. ＊ Longevity Celebrations: As gifts wishing for longevity and as designs on gift wrapping paper. ＊ Gifts: As motifs on furoshiki (wrapping cloths), kimonos, pottery, etc., when conveying a celebratory feeling. ＊ Thousand Paper Cranes: As a prayer for recovery from illness and for peace. ＊ Due to long-term storage, there are scratches and stains. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about this. Auspicious items Japanese items Kimono Japanese decorations Tassels Tradition Folklore Longevity Formal kimono Wedding Obi (sash) Japan Handmade handmade Japan made in japan Foreigners Souvenirs Crafts Interior Fashion Miscellaneous goods Japanese miscellaneous goods Kyoto Arrangement Strap Craft materials