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 ...

"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 Japanese responded, but went a step further. As doll-making is a revered art in Japan, and doll artists are highly respected, they created 58 friendship dolls, each dressed in a distinctive ...

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 ...