Okiagari-Koboshi literally means small priest standing. It is a traditional Japanese culbuto made of papier mache and designed in such a way to always return to the vertical position when tilted on the side. It symbolizes perseverance and resistance to adversity, echoing the Japanese proverb: "Seven times on the ground, eight times standing". Tradition has it that we buy a culbuto for each member of the family plus one, in the hope that the family grows in the year. Find the different Culbuto Okiagari. This figurine is a representation of Kintaro which means "gilded child". It is a legendary figure of Japanese folklore. We often represent him as a robust and powerful child with an ax to associate him with bravery and strength. He notably carries as the only coat, a red bib with the Chinese "or" ideogram inscribed on it. Symbol of perseverance and courage, he is a recognized and respected leader mastering martial arts. There is a temple dedicated to Kintaro not far from Tokyo where there is a huge rock split in half. It is said that it is the work of the famous golden boy.

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