Demekin (Telescope Goldfish) — "Wisdom" that Overlooks Everything and Black Eyes that Ward off Evil.
Large eyes protruding plumply forward.Everyone smiles at its humorous expression. "Demekin" is synonymous with goldfish, but people's earnest prayers have been put into its unique appearance since ancient times. Hello, I'm Juane *.
Today, let's talk about the story of deep "protection" dwelling in the eyes of the goldfish "Demekin" in the photo, which overlooks all directions.
A Special "Gaze" that Detects Disaster
Those eyes, the biggest feature of Demekin.It doesn't just look big. Since ancient times, those protruding eyes have been regarded as a symbol of sharp insight, "overlooking everything in the world and detecting disasters coming early." In particular, the jet-black "Black Demekin" has been cherished as a "talisman" whose color absorbs evil spirits and protects the family from bad things. Just having one black Demekin in the tank gives a sense of security as if it were a sanctuary. People have entrusted their daily peace to those eyes.
Aesthetics of "Transformation" Affirming Change
Demekin's eyes are not popping out from the moment they are born. As they grow, their individuality is formed little by little, but surely. It is the process itself of refining your "characteristics" over time and expressing them. It seems to preach "self-acceptance" to accept yourself as you are and choose how to live from there. The appearance of Demekin's eyes growing little by little teaches us that "you don't have to be afraid of change, and you can cherish the perspective that only you have."
"Courage" to be One and Only
Its silhouette is clearly different from other goldfish.It is a strong personality that can be recognized at a glance even in a group.Instead of being relieved to be "the same as everyone else," look straight at the world that can only be seen by you with those large eyes.You can even feel the pride of being unique in the appearance of Demekin swimming leisurely but dignifiedly.
Beloved Power to "Stare"
When we are staring at Demekin, they are actually staring back at us with deep affection.May our daily lives reflected in those large eyes always be calm.We, Jun * Juane, also want to cherish and express this "gaze that seems to wrap everything" that Demekin has.We would like to continue to find "courage to live" in that old and new, lovable modeling beauty.
Establishment of Variety : In the late 1700s in China, individuals with protruding eyeballs that appeared as mutations of Wakin were selected and fixed.It came to Japan in the early Meiji era.Originally, red was the mainstream, but later black and calico(three colors) were born, and variations expanded.
Anatomical Features : Demekin's eyes are in a state where the eyeball is pushed out from the orbit (the hollow where the eye fits). This is not to improve eyesight, but due to morphological variation. Therefore, the eyesight itself tends to be weaker than other goldfish, and it is characterized by relying on the sense of smell when searching for food and moving uniquely and slowly.
Cultural Background(Talisman) : In Chinese and Japanese folk beliefs, protruding eyes mean "power to see through" and "intimidation," which is common to the modeling of dragons and lions.In particular, "black" represents "water" in the Five Elements Theory and is believed to have the power to quell evil spirits, so Black Demekin has boasted high popularity as a lucky charm.
