Collection: Naming Hanging Scroll (Japanese Birth Celebration Scroll)

A Baby’s First Celebration — The Japanese Naming Scroll

In Japan, there is a traditional celebration called “Oshichiya”, held on the seventh night after a baby is born.
It is the baby’s very first ceremony, held to wish for healthy growth and a bright future.
This event is also known as the Naming Ceremony, during which the baby is formally introduced to the gods as a new member of society.

As part of the ritual, a Naming Scroll is displayed on a household altar or in the tokonoma alcove to report the baby’s name to the gods.
If there is no altar, it may be placed in a visible location or even near the baby’s crib.

After the 21st day, the naming scroll is traditionally stored together with the baby’s umbilical cord as a treasured keepsake.
At Shoyu, we offer naming scrolls in a variety of colors and styles, so you can choose one that beautifully honors your child’s name and this meaningful moment.

How to Write a Naming Scroll

There are many styles, but the following is a simple and traditional format for writing a naming scroll:
① Write the baby’s name large in the center, with the phonetic reading (furigana) written to the right.
② On the right side of the name, write the date of birth; on the left side, write the parents’ full names.
③ Additional details such as relationship (eldest son, eldest daughter), time of birth, height, weight, or name giver may also be included.