Marimo is a spherical algae with a soft and velvety bright green coat.

Its name was the work of the Japanese botanist Tatsuhiko Kawakami who discovered this alga in 1898 

in Lake Akan, the only place where the original Japanese Marimos are born.

Mari in the Japanese language means marble. Mo is a generic term for plants that 

they grow in water.

Marimo lives over 200 years. Since 1921, Marimo has been declared a Japanese Natural Treasure.

Marimo is considered a symbol not only of love, but also of deep, sincere affection, esteem and respect. A lucky charm for all the new things in life, a new friendship, a new home, a new business…