FuRyu has revealed a new figure in the NieR Automata series, featuring protagonist YoRHa No. 2 Type B, or 2B for short. 2B is dressed in Japanese doll attire ...

Murakami City in Niigata Prefecture, along the Sea of Japan, was once a castle town. Currently, it is showcasing "hina" dolls in traditional townhouses known as "machiya" to celebrate the festival.

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TOKYO -- Japan's Hina Matsuri festival, celebrated every spring in hopes of girls' healthy growth, typically features displays of "hina" doll sets. However, with more people living in apartments where ...

Galvanized by the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, the manager of a kimono fabric store in the city of Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, began crafting kokeshi dolls in 2014 to promote his ...

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Thousands of traditional Hina dolls create a stunning display at Tsubosaka-dera Temple in Takatori, Japan, during the annual ...

In addition, butterflies are connected with femininity, elegance, and joy. Daruma dolls are traditional Japanese dolls inspired by Bodhidharma, the originator of Zen Buddhism. They are seen as emblems ...

At the event, which will run until Sunday, hina dolls, including ones made from clay, donated by the local community can also be seen. There is a food court and a booth selling local specialties. Add ...

Fukuoka sits at Japan's crossroads, a modern city with old-world charm ... Nakamura Ningyo: The Soul Of Hakata Dolls Fukuoka is a city with a rich history, and you can really see it in its ...