Kokeshi dolls are traditional Japanese wooden figures that originated in the Tohoku region almost 150 years ago. Crafted ...

Vending machines and traditional wooden kokeshi dolls are both icons of Japanese culture, and a hot spring resort in northeastern Fukushima Prefecture has combined the two. The novelty of being ...

YAESE, Okinawa Prefecture--Born in the year of Okinawa's reversion to Japan in 1972, a locally handcrafted wooden doll with a cylindrical body is enjoying a rebirth after nearly being left for ...

Kokeshi dolls are pocket-sized, wooden figurines characterized by their lack of arms and legs. First gaining popularity following World War II, the dolls continue to serve as a memento of Japanese ...

In a modern twist on tradition, the dolls get a special makeover for an end-of-year event that encourages people to reflect on the big news events of the past 12 months. Dec. 31, 2024 0m 48s ...

What stood out were their looks in bright and vibrant colours, or their makes –some with layers of paper and even wood! Organised by The Japan Foundation that carefully selected 67 dolls for ...