Okiagari-koboshi literally means little priest standing up. This is a traditional Japanese tumbler made of papier-mâché and designed in such a way that it always returns to an upright position when tilted to the side. It symbolizes perseverance and resistance in the face of adversity, echoing the Japanese proverb: “Seven times down, eight times up.” Tradition dictates that one buys a tumbler for each member of the family plus one, in the hope that the family will grow over the year. Find the different Okiagari tumblers. Momotaro is the main character of a Japanese children's story. Once upon a time there was an old lady and an old gentleman who felt very alone, because they had not been able to have children. One day they found a huge peach floating on the river. They took him to their house and from the peach -momo in Japanese- emerged a strong and healthy baby: their wish had been granted. Momotaro grew up surrounded by love and he became a courageous boy: he defeated the demons of Onigashima Island and became a hero to all the inhabitants.

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