Daruma Figure

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The daruma is a doll and symbol of good fortune and prosperity in Japan. They are also a simple and easy way to keep track of your goals. The daruma doll is carefully manufactured in a way where when lightly pushed over, it falls on its own, but bounces back up, stabilizing itself. This action represents the idea of 「七転び八起き」/ nana-korobi-ya-oki / (Fall down seven, get up eight). This Japanese proverb essentially means to always be resilient and push through, regardless of your circumstances and hardships. So when you receive your daruma, make sure to give the daruma a push and see it jump back in full force. Show more