Funokei Daruma

Funokei is a family-run "daruma" manufacturer located in Matsumoto, Nagano, making traditional daruma dolls all by hand-made.

A Dharuma (Daruma) doll is the speciality of Matsumoto, Funokei's home town, and this is made in the workshop owned by relatives.
A Daruma doll is named after a Chinese priest (a Zen Buddhist) who lived in the 6th century. He sat cross-legged in silent meditation for nine years, and finally became enlightened. The doll shows what he looks like.
It has weighted bottom, so that is always comes back to an upright position when it is tipped over. It symbolizes good luck because it never falls down.
People paint one eye when they buy it and paint the other when their wish is realized. With the help of this Daruma doll your wish will be fulfilled.