Super Realistic “Beauty Dolls” Bring Japanese Folklore to Life
Ultra-realistic dolls bring characters from Japanese folklore to life. There’s been quite a bit of surprise at how “creepily” realistic Japanese “love dolls” have become…
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30,000 Girls’ Day Dolls Displayed At Japan’s Original “Big Hinamatsuri” in Tokushima
In the days leading up to March 3rd, known as Hinamatsuri ひな祭り, or Girls Day, many Japanese families display special ornamental dolls which have been…
Have A Drink Inside Barbie’s Dollhouse At Barbie-Themed Pink Holiday Cafe
If there’s one word to describe Barbie in Japanese, it would probably be “kawaii.” With her fashionable clothes and enviable lifestyle that includes big houses…
Turn Open Wine Bottles Into Decorative Art With Handmade Kokeshi Wine Bottle Closures
Kokeshi are traditional Japanese wooden dolls that were once adored by Japanese children as handmade, one-of-a-kind toys, but in more recent times they’ve been appreciated…
Ornamental Empress Doll Is Far From Elegant After Suffering A Vicious Attack By A Jealous Cat
March 3rd is “Hinamatsuri,” or Girls’ Day in Japan. It’s a special day of celebration that consists of displaying a set of ornamental dolls of…
81-Year-Old Woman Learns How To Make Smart Phone Game In 6 Months, Make Tech Fun For Elderly
One of the most appealing aspects of Japan is the opportunity to see traditional culture still thrive in a modern day that is constantly changing….
Passing Down Tradition With Girls’ Day Dolls Made With A Modern Twist
March 3rd is Hinamatsuri, or Girls’ Day, in Japan. It is the annual tradition to display ornamental dolls called Hina-Ningyo during this day to celebrate…
Scare The Crap Out Of Your Friends With These Japanese Doll LINE Stamps
One of the best things about LINE is the myriad stamps you can bombard your friends with. Who hasn’t sent a hoard of stamps to…
Japan’s “Cotton Wives” Are The Pillows That Double As A Partner
You probably have only one thing you ask of your pillow–to be a comfy rest for your head when you need it. That’s all well…
KOKESHI DOLL: Japanese-Style Dolls Of Your Favorite Celebrities
Kokeshi are wooden Japanese dolls said to have originally been made during the middle of the Edo period (1600-1868), although their origins are mostly unclear….