【Bringing Japan's Symbol of Prayer to Europe】Exhibiting at 'JAPAN EXPO 2026,' the World-Acclaimed Festival of Japanese Culture

Shizuoka Mokko Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Yoshihara, Haibara District, Shizuoka Prefecture; CEO: Naoko Sugimoto) is pleased to announce its participation in 'JAPAN EXPO Paris 2026 (25th edition),' to be held in Paris, France, from Thursday, July 9 to Sunday, July 12, 2026.

The company aims to share the charm of Japanese culture with the world through kamidana and sacred Shinto items.

At this exhibition, we will showcase kamidana, ritual items, and lucky charms, introducing the beauty of Japan's traditional culture and craftsmanship to audiences across Europe, starting with France.

Exhibition Overview and Booth Information

Name: JAPAN EXPO Paris 2026 (25th edition)

https://paris.japan-expo.com/en

Dates: July 9 (Thu) – July 12 (Sun), 2026

Venue: Paris-Nord-Villepinte Exhibition Centre

(Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord-Villepinte)

Hall: 5A

Booth: M609

Organizers: SEFA EVENT, JTS Group

Expected Attendance: Approximately 250,000

Exhibition Area: 140,000㎡ (equivalent to about three Tokyo Domes)

If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to approach our staff at the booth.

We sincerely look forward to welcoming many visitors.

Featured Products at Japan Expo

The exhibition will feature kamidana, lucky charms, and other items designed to suit modern lifestyles, incorporating traditional Japanese motifs.

Sacred items displayed alongside kamidana are popular as uniquely Japanese 'lucky items' among inbound customers at our physical stores in Japan.

- Decorate Your 'Oshi'! Introducing the 'Oshi Kamidana'

A compact 'Oshi Kamidana' where you can display your favorite amulets and photos.

This mini-altar adapts Japan's traditional kamidana culture to meet the modern demand for 'oshi' (favorite idols or characters).

You can freely decorate it with favorite amulets, photos, acrylic stands, plush toys, or character goods, expressing your support and daily gratitude.

While based on the traditional kamidana design, it has been crafted in a compact size suitable for display in any room. Its interior-friendly design allows fans to naturally incorporate their devotion into everyday life.

- 'Three-Sector Wish Altar' – Enshrine Your Omamori and Ofuda Together

The 'Three-Sector Wish Altar' allows you to enshrine both omamori (amulets) received from shrines and ofuda (sacred talismans) together.

The back panel is designed to hold ofuda upright, allowing up to three to be placed side by side.

At the center, we've placed the 'Fifty-Suzu Bell of Wishes,' which produces a pure, clear sound.

With its refined, elegant design and compact, charming presence, this altar allows heartfelt worship in modern homes.

- The 'Torii' – Symbol of Japanese Prayer

A torii marks the entrance to a shrine, symbolizing the boundary between the sacred realm where kami (deities) reside and the everyday world we inhabit.

Long cherished as a symbol of Japanese culture, the torii plays an essential role in signifying the entrance to sacred spaces.

Our miniature torii faithfully captures this beautiful form, crafted as a small, delicate wooden ritual item.

Displayed in everyday spaces like entryways or shelves, it adds a sense of reverence to your environment and brings auspicious meaning to daily life. It can also be enjoyed as a stylish interior accent.

About Shizuoka Mokko

Kamidana no Sato, Nihonbashi Coredo Muromachi Store Negawakuba, Tokyo Solamachi Store Modern Kamidana that Blend into Daily Life – Hidamari

We value Japan's traditional shrine and Shinto ritual culture, engaging in the manufacturing, planning, and sales of kamidana and sacred items.

Through diverse channels—including wholesale to home centers and daily goods stores nationwide, online sales via EC sites, and physical retail—we have carried forward the tradition of integrating spiritual practices into everyday life.

In 2024, we expanded into the food and beverage industry as a new initiative.

At Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi, located at the foot of Tokyo's landmark Skytree, we opened 'Negawakuba,' a specialty store for lucky charms that supports daily life and personal wishes.

We operate this space as an experiential venue to help people of all ages feel closer to Japanese culture.

We also accept commissions for shrine-granted items and OEM products, serving various business partners and individual customers. Through kamidana, we provide spaces for prayer, spreading Japan's culture of gratitude and inner peace, and aiming to create a society where people can live with calm hearts.

Learn more about the development story of our modern kamidana

Company Overview

Company Name: Shizuoka Mokko Co., Ltd.

Representative: CEO Naoko Sugimoto

Address: 3217-1 Sumiyoshi, Yoshihara-cho, Haibara-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 421-0301

Founded: March 1961

Business Activities: Manufacturing, sales, and wholesale of kamidana and sacred Shinto items

Capital: 10 million JPY

Japanese Website URL: https://shizuokamokko.com/

English Website URL: https://kamidana.world/