Tokyo, Japan - January 30 ... 2025. Each year Kyugetsu make hina dolls modeled after prominent figures who the doll maker believes will have an auspicious year ahead of the March 3 Girls' Day ...

Miss Miyazaki’s squeaker still works. As a group of doll enthusiasts leaned in, Masaru Aoki picked up the 3-foot-tall doll, and pressed her tummy. She emitted a small and ...

"Many people are coming to Japan from overseas now ... where a hot spring guest asked him to make a doll as a gift for their child. Iwamoto Zenkichi is said to be the creator of Nakanosawa ...

The never-before-seen collection offers a unique opportunity to learn about Denver's cultural heritage this weekend.

Editor’s note: This series showcases what we are calling “kawaii” (cute) items made locally in the iconic Japanese city. Tanka, founded 270 years ago, is the only remaining pottery for ...

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba presented US President Donald Trump with a golden samurai helmet during their first ...