
I don’t know about you, but I am not good with plants; I can never keep them alive. It’s okay though, because now I might stand a chance with pot planters designed to resemble the Shishi god from Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke.
The Shishi god is the flesh and blood form of a forest spirit (it kind of resembles an elk) who controls the giving and taking of life. The front of the planter is carved to look like his majestic face, while the back has the mask worn by San, the wolf-girl. So hopefully, with my plant in a decorative pot shaped like the head of the Shishigami, I may have better luck keeping plants alive, right?
▼ Shishi-gami from the movie.
The planter will be available for 3,000 yen (US$25) in February 2015 (a little late for a Christmas present). It is made and sold by Donguri Kyowakoku (Acorn Republic), a store that specializes in creating goods based on Studio Ghibli characters.
If you aren’t into plants, but really into Princess Mononoke, they have plenty of other goods for you to choose from too.
Source: NLab
Images: Donguri Kyowakako, Wikia (Studio Ghibli)



Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Princess Mononoke’s Great Forest Spirit figure adds solemn Ghibli style to any home【Photos】
New Ghibli papercraft kit gives you a little Princess Mononoke forest on your desk【Photos】
Glow-in-the-dark Ghibli Kodama figures will give your home a mystical forest mood【Photos】
New Princess Mononoke accessory line has Kodama for your ears, wolves for your fingers【Photos】
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
We visit the new all-you-can-eat KFC buffet restaurant in Tokyo
Mr. Sato accosts award-winning actor Hideaki Ito【Interview】
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
KFC’s Colonel Sanders is becoming a samurai in Japan this week
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
Japanese thug wear from Birth Japan perfect for those breaking bad next year
We asked a specialist to tell us about all the benefits of traditional Japanese underwear
Japanese group to hold fashion show of colostomy bags and other stoma equipment in Paris
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
New Ghibli Princess Mononoke tote bags from L.L. Bean feature glow-in-the-dark forest spirits
Park your backside on a Princess Mononoke face mask cushion
Stage Adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke Coming to Japan this April!
Princess Mononoke head magnets return, now with way to bypass blind-buy game of chance【Pics】
Ghibli glow-in-the-dark T-shirt lights up your style with Princess Mononoke’s cutest character
You can wear the Princess Mononoke curse on your fingers with new Ghibli ring and accessory line
Now’s your chance to ask Studio Ghibli ANYTHING you want about Princess Mononoke
Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke plushies show a softer side of formidable Ghibli characters
Princess Mononoke 25th anniversary lineup includes cute plushies, fierce magnets, expensive bowls
Ghibli Princess Mononoke Face Magnets return to stores, are ready to move to your fridge【Photos】
Princess Mononoke Ghibli accessory line returns with all-natural dagger pendant and more【Photos】
Tattoos, murder, and a Totoro connection? Studio Ghibli reveals secrets of Princess Mononoke
Princess Mononoke gets first-ever IMAX screenings to show off gorgeous new remaster【Video】
Check out this amazing Princess Mononoke digital fan art from China
Studio Ghibli bean bag plushies let you bond with animals of Princess Mononoke, Castle in the Sky
Leave a Reply