Traditional Folk Craft Ichiron-san’s Hariko-no-Tora (Papier-Mache Tiger)
Regional folk craft from Shimizu, Shizuoka Prefecture
Hariko craft in Shimizu was first produced around the end of the Edo Period to early Meiji Period (1850s-70s), by doll-maker Horio Ichiroemon
The name “Ichiron-san” was derived from the first generation Ichiroemon
It is said that these tigers became popular among samurai (warriors) that travelled through Shimizu
This was due to a popular saying among them:
“A tiger runs a thousand ri and returns a thousand ri. Even in death, it leaves its hide behind” (*ri is a traditional unit of distance, roughly equaling 4km)
Meaning: “A tiger, in death, leaves behind its hide; a man, in death, leaves behind his name”
The seventh generation Horio Ichiroemon was the last in the Ichiron-san lineage and likely to have made this piece
He continued with the tradition while running a greengrocers
Unfortunately, without anyone to take over the craft after his passing, Shimizu/Ichiron Hariko is no longer in production
SIZE (Approx.)
LENGTH 11.0CM (4.3”) X WIDTH 4.5CM (1.8”) X HEIGHT (to tail tip) 8.3CM (3.3")
WEIGHT (without packaging)
26 Grams
CONDITION - VERY GOOD
Slight wear to tail.. Some marks on underside of feet, possibly pencil marks. Overall very good condition for its age.
Vintage, antique and pre-loved items may show some signs of aging or wear. Please inspect the photos carefully before making your purchase.
Please note colours may vary slightly depending on monitor settings.
SHIPPING
Free Delivery - please refer to Shipping & Returns for further information.
The Buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes (VAT), or fees that may apply.
Bundle purchases may be shipped in separate parcels due to size, weight, or fragility.
Fragile items require extra wrapping for transit, which increases their weight, shipping fees, and overall pricing.
⚠️ US Customers only
Since August 29, 2025, additional import fees apply to all commercial parcels entering the US and must be prepaid.
These fees will appear under "Shipping" at checkout.
Please refer to Shipping & Returns for further information.
Traditional Folk Craft Ichiron-san’s Hariko-no-Tora (Papier-Mache Tiger)
Regional folk craft from Shimizu, Shizuoka Prefecture
Hariko craft in Shimizu was first produced around the end of the Edo Period to early Meiji Period (1850s-70s), by doll-maker Horio Ichiroemon
The name “Ichiron-san” was derived from the first generation Ichiroemon
It is said that these tigers became popular among samurai (warriors) that travelled through Shimizu
This was due to a popular saying among them:
“A tiger runs a thousand ri and returns a thousand ri. Even in death, it leaves its hide behind” (*ri is a traditional unit of distance, roughly equaling 4km)
Meaning: “A tiger, in death, leaves behind its hide; a man, in death, leaves behind his name”
The seventh generation Horio Ichiroemon was the last in the Ichiron-san lineage and likely to have made this piece
He continued with the tradition while running a greengrocers
Unfortunately, without anyone to take over the craft after his passing, Shimizu/Ichiron Hariko is no longer in production
SIZE (Approx.)
LENGTH 11.0CM (4.3”) X WIDTH 4.5CM (1.8”) X HEIGHT (to tail tip) 8.3CM (3.3")
WEIGHT (without packaging)
26 Grams
CONDITION - VERY GOOD
Slight wear to tail.. Some marks on underside of feet, possibly pencil marks. Overall very good condition for its age.
Vintage, antique and pre-loved items may show some signs of aging or wear. Please inspect the photos carefully before making your purchase.
Please note colours may vary slightly depending on monitor settings.
SHIPPING
Free Delivery - please refer to Shipping & Returns for further information.
The Buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes (VAT), or fees that may apply.
Bundle purchases may be shipped in separate parcels due to size, weight, or fragility.
Fragile items require extra wrapping for transit, which increases their weight, shipping fees, and overall pricing.
⚠️ US Customers only
Since August 29, 2025, additional import fees apply to all commercial parcels entering the US and must be prepaid.
These fees will appear under "Shipping" at checkout.
Please refer to Shipping & Returns for further information.
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