The Gate of Hatsumode / Themed Custom-Designed Landscape Terrarium

Name: "The Gate of Hatsumode" Source: From "Manyoshu," Volume 1, New Year's Poetry (Heian Period, Japan) Original Verse: "年の初 (はつ) めに あり明けの月を 仰ぎ見て 心にかかる 清きこの願ひ — *Manyoshu*" Modern Interpretation: "At the dawn of the New Year, I gaze up at the moon, and my heart holds this pure wish." Design Interpretation: "The Gate of Hatsumode" begins with the concept of "the start of the year, the heart's wish." It recreates the first gate of the New Year within a 12cm spherical terrarium. A red torii gate stands amidst moss and gravel, with stone steps leading into a miniature green world, symbolizing the path of purification, leaving the old year behind and stepping into the new. In Japan, passing through a torii gate signifies leaving the past behind and entering a sacred space with your wishes. This piece offers a "Gate of Wishes" for the New Year, right in the palm of your hand. It allows one to see a small yet determined beginning, whether at home, at one's desk, or in any corner. Nature Hill ✦ Every scene tells a story, honoring nature's heart. Design Focus: "Japanese New Year" In ancient Japan, Hatsumode wasn't about "asking for" something, but about "resolving" to do something. According to the poetic tradition of the *Manyoshu*, the original meaning of "negai" (wish) is: "To bring the heart back to its purest state at the New Year." Therefore, the moment of passing through the torii is not just a prayer, but a ritual of self-reflection and welcoming the New Year. / Product Dimensions / Opening: 8.5cm, Height: 9.5cm, Maximum Diameter: 12cm. High-lead glass. (Includes a condensation lid - acrylic) / Product Contents / Pine bark stones, shale, white hair moss, cushion moss, Selaginella tamariscina, Ficus pumila. (Product images are for reference only; moss varieties will be adjusted based on available stock and plant conditions at the time.) https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53077316809_755950bd1d_b.jpg | Care Instructions | Provide ample indirect light, at least 8 hours per day. Avoid direct sunlight. Water by misting to maintain humidity within the container; do not submerge the plants. Use filtered water (drinking water). Do not use tap water. Ensure good air circulation and place in a cool, shaded area. Avoid hot, stuffy environments. A watering bottle and care instructions are included with your purchase. For maintenance/repair services, please refer to: Moss Maintenance Service https://www.pinkoi.com/product/b3t7cyeR | Purchase Notice | * Moss and fern varieties are subject to adjustment based on stock and season. * As products are handmade, they will not be identical to the photographs. * The terrarium's ongoing health relies on personal care. * For custom orders or special requests, please contact us.