If you ever hear me say “Where’s the pig?” at home, I am most likely referring to this sort of pig. This is a traditional anti-mosquito device in Japan, which burns a pyrethrum-based green coil to keep mosquitoes from bothering you when it is nearby. It is also a classic symbol of summer.
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Love the design.
I’ve always wanted one of those.The burnt out mosquito coil ashes won’t spread all over the wooden floor,and this will prevent fires. My question is, how do you put the coil in the pig?Is it open in the back?
Yes, it is open in the back, and there is a small hook inside to hang the coil. I will try to take a picture when I have access to one in a week or so. (^_^)
do you know if this product is available in the United States? If so, where?
I’m sorry I did not reply sooner!
I think this is available in Japanese markets in the U.S. I found something similar at Mitsuwa here in Chicago. I haven’t seen the pigs, but I have seen the incense. I don’t have a pig, but I have a pretty ceramic incense burner which holds the coils (brought from Japan). The first ones I ever saw were all pigs, so I always think of that type first. (^_^)