A light brown wooden bear carving stands upright in a corner of a wooden-paneled structure, likely an entrance or interior of a commercial establishment in Shirakawa, Japan

A light brown wooden bear carving stands upright in a corner of a wooden-paneled structure, likely an entrance or interior of a commercial establishment in Shirakawa, Japan. The bear, carved with textured fur details, has its forepaws crossed over its chest and its head slightly tilted upwards. Its lower body transitions into a rectangular wooden base bearing the vertically carved Japanese inscription "いらっしゃいませ" (Irasshaimase), meaning "Welcome." The bear is situated in front of vertical wooden slats forming a screen or partition. Through these slats on the left, a blurred figure is partially visible within an interior room, alongside a white sign. On the right, more interior space is visible through the slats, showing colorful signs and items on shelves. A small potted plant with green leaves and one red flower is positioned at the base of the bear. The scene is evenly lit, casting soft shadows and highlighting the wood grain.