Hiruko is a deity from Japanese mythology, known as one of the first children of the creator gods Izanagi and Izanami. In the Kojiki (Records of Ancient Matters), it is written that "the child we have given birth to is not well-formed," and for this reason, Hiruko was placed in a reed boat and cast out to sea. However, in this document, which spans approximately 55,000 characters across three volumes, this single sentence is the only mention of Hiruko. As a result, Hiruko remains one of the most mysterious deities in Japanese mythology.

Actually, there is more to the story of Hiruko. According to later accounts, Hiruko washed ashore and was found by a fisherman, eventually becoming revered as Ebisu, the god of bountiful fishing and prosperous business. This belief in Ebisu continues to be deeply rooted in the lives of many Japanese people to this day. It is important to note that the idea of identifying Hiruko with Ebisu is a later development, and should be regarded as a product of imagination.

Just as Hiruko was cast out to sea for being "not well-formed," countless pearls have been discarded over time, unseen, for similar reasons—considered imperfect. Yet, it is in their imperfections that we find endless possibilities and their true appeal. "Not well-formed" should not be seen as something negative, but as an opportunity for future creation—this is what we believe.