Goshuin Book (Accordion Journal)

$26.00 USD

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A goshuin-cho is the accordion book travelers in Japan carry to collect stamps and calligraphy at shrines and temples. It also makes a beautiful travel journal or sketchbook. Finished by craftsmen in Kyoto.

Size: approx. 18 × 12 × 1.5 cm (7.1 × 4.7 × 0.6 in)
Pages: accordion fold, 24 panels of hosho paper
Cover: hand-dyed washi
Made in Kyoto, Japan

The washi is dyed by hand in Kyoto, one sheet at a time, so you may see slight unevenness in color or a tiny white spot. It is part of the character of hand-dyed paper.

Patterns and their meanings

Seigaiha (Waves)
Endless waves, often linked with peace and good fortune.
Our wish: May calm days continue, one after another.

Ume (Plum Blossom)
A flower that blooms in early spring, often linked with resilience.
Our wish: For good health and a fresh start.

Ichimatsu (Checkerboard)
A pattern that continues without end, linked with lasting prosperity.
Our wish: May what you care for keep growing.

Icho (Ginkgo)
A long-living tree, often seen as a sign of good fortune.
Our wish: For a long and bright life.

Nanten (Heavenly Bamboo)
Its Japanese name sounds like "turning hardship around", so it is kept as a charm.
Our wish: May troubles turn into good things.

Matsu (Pine)
Green through the coldest winter, a symbol of long life and lasting bonds.
Our wish: May good things last for many years.

Shipping, duties and returns

Shipping. Every order ships from Himeji, Japan by EMS (Japan Post Express Mail Service), fully tracked. We ship to the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea. Shipping is $28 to the US, $20 to Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and $12 to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea per order, and free on orders of $100 or more. We dispatch within 3 business days; delivery usually takes 3–7 days after that.

Duties and taxes. US import duties are calculated and paid at checkout. There is nothing more to pay when your parcel arrives.

Gifts. Gift sets come in a gift box or gift bag with a card explaining the pattern and its wish. We never put a price or receipt inside the parcel.

Returns. Write to us within 14 days of delivery. Unused items in their original condition can be returned; return shipping is paid by the customer. If an item arrives damaged, send us a photo within 7 days and we will replace it or refund you in full.

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