The blessings of Billiken... Billiken was born in 1908 (Meiji 41). There are several theories, but it is said that the inspiration came from a dream that American female artist Florence Pretz (E.I. Horseman) had in which Billiken appeared, and that the name was derived from the nickname "Billy" of William Howard Taft, the president at the time, with the suffix "-ken" which means small.
It was believed that if you scratched the soles of its feet and laughed, your wishes would come true, and it was considered a god of good fortune. It was introduced to Japan in the late Meiji era. It became popular throughout Japan, especially in geisha districts, as a god of domestic harmony and business prosperity.
○ Attracting wealth and good fortune ○ Business prosperity ○ Longevity ○ Family harmony
<Main Uses> ○It is a very welcome gift for milestone celebrations such as business openings, company anniversaries, stock listings, weddings, housewarmings, promotions, 60th birthdays, 77th and 88th birthdays, golden wedding anniversaries, and award ceremonies. It is also appreciated as a work of art or traditional craft, making it a great gift for important people such as teachers, clients, and business partners (corporate gifts), or as a souvenir for overseas.
[Statue size] Height approx. 21.5cm x Width approx. 13cm x Depth approx. 13cm [Weight] Approx. 1kg
▽Billiken's blessings
Billiken was born in 1908 (Meiji 41).
There are several theories, but it is said that the name originated when American artist Florence Pretz (E.I. Horseman) had a dream in which Billiken appeared, and that the name was created by adding the suffix "-ken," which means small, to William Howard Taft's nickname "Billy."
He was believed to be a god of fortune who would grant wishes if you scratched the soles of his feet and laughed.
It was introduced to Japan in the late Meiji era. It is said to have become popular throughout Japan, especially in geisha districts, as a god of domestic harmony and business prosperity.
〇 Attracting wealth and good fortune
Business prosperity
〇 Longevity
〇 Domestic harmony
<Main uses>
These make wonderful commemorative gifts and presents for milestone celebrations such as business openings, company anniversaries, stock listing anniversaries, weddings, housewarmings, promotions, 60th birthdays, 77th and 88th birthdays, golden wedding anniversaries, and award ceremonies.
Furthermore, as works of art and traditional crafts, they make excellent gifts (corporate gifts) for important people such as teachers, clients, and business partners, as well as souvenirs for those traveling abroad.
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[Statue size]
Height approximately 21.5cm x Width approximately 13cm x Depth approximately 13cm
[Weight] Approx. 1kg
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