A Daruma is a traditional Japanese wishing doll that helps us to achieve our dreams and aspirations.

Here’s how it works: First, think of something special you wish to achieve. Next, draw or paint one of your Daruma doll’s blank eyes. Place Daruma someplace visible, so that while he focuses on your objective, you’ll be reminded to do the same. Once your goal is realized, signify your accomplishment by drawing Daruma’s other eye. Congratulations!

Combine both red and white Mini Darumas for some office fun and motivation, or as thoughtful ‘thank you’ gifts for wedding day guests (white for the women, red for the men). Get everybody working toward the same goal with a set of Mini Darumas and watch morale soar. Also makes a unique and fitting gift for office parties. Teachers, what better way to introduce Japanese culture to your students than with a Mini Daruma for each of them?

For each mini Daruma box set sold (25 dolls), Unique Japan will proudly donate five dollars ($5USD) to the Children’s HeartLink. The Children’s HeartLink is a non-profit organization that helps enhance existing pediatric cardiac programs to support life-saving treatments for needy children.

Mini Daruma Box Sets are available in:

* All Red (great for office parties or motivational activities)
* All White (a thoughtful ‘thank you’ gift for guests at a wedding)
* Red and White Combination (the best of both worlds)

Product details:

* 6cm/2.3″ (height) / 5cm/2.5″ (width)
* Individually handcrafted and hand-painted in Takasaki, Japan
* Our Daruma dolls are eco-friendly, made with recycled paper and only water-based paints
* A trademark heart is painted on the back of each Daruma, giving the owner the option of writing down his or her wish (before or after it comes true!)
* Individually packaged in a clear plastic bag and tied with a ribbon (very charming presentation)
* Each mini Daruma doll comes with instructions on how to use the doll
* Five dollars ($5USD) from each Daruma doll box set (25 dolls) sold will benefit the Children’s HeartLink
* All of our Daruma dolls are express shipped direct from Japan at a very reasonable cost (click here for shipping information)

Daruma is closely associated with a beloved Japanese proverb, nana korobi yaoki, which states, “Fall down seven times, get up eight”. The Daruma doll’s unique rounded shape allows it to return to its original position even if knocked over, representing such persistence. Daruma reminds us all to never give up on our aspirations.