Sugitama Tweet Share on Tumblr Category Custom, Tohoku, Tradition Date 06/25/2012 Name Address Tel Access URL Directions ball-like object made of Japanese cedar which is hung by sake brewers outside their brewery in the eaves to inform people that a new brew of sake has been produced. RELATED POSTS Barrels of Sake Wrapped in Straw – Meiji Jingu Kamado Bon Odori (dance performed during Obon) Maneki Neko (Lucky cat) Yukata (casual summer Kimono)