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The name “Mokumegome doll”…
puppetThe name "Mokumegome doll" comes from the fact that the fabric is pressed into the shape of a doll.(kimekomi ni… -
Fukutoku Shrine Meibuki Inari (Nihonba…
Shinto shrineNihonbashi (bridge)Fukutoku Shrine Meibuki Inari (Nihonbashi, Tokyo)(Fukutoku Shrine Mebuki Inari)ticke… -
Japanese doll” is a generic term…
puppetJapanese doll" is a generic term for dolls traditionally made in Japan. What types are there?(nihonningyo).trad… -
Tokyo Literature Walk] No. 2: From Hon…
Tokyo Literature WalkOchanomizu, Yushima, KorakuenUeno, Yanaka, NipporiPart 2: From Hongo to Sendagi through Slopes a… -
Daiba Park (Odaiba, Tokyo)
Parks & Gardenshistoric siteShinbashi, Shinagawa, OdaibaDaiba Park (Odaiba, Tokyo)(Daiba Park)fortNational Historic … -
Odai-ningyo” is a doll made of p…
puppetOdai-ningyo" is a doll made of paulownia wood with a Gosho doll on top.(odainingyo)doll clothed in imperial pal… -
Akatsuka Fudo Falls (Takashimadaira, T…
Parks & Gardenshistoric siteIkebukuro/AkabaneAkatsuka Fudo Falls (Takashimadaira, Tokyo)(Akatsuka Fudo Fall)Shugendo… -
Gosho Ningyo” was a gift to the …
puppetThe "Gosho doll" was a gift to the Imperial Palace. Also known as "Hai Hai" and "White Meat Dolls.(Goshoningyo)… -
Minori Kai] 7 souvenirs from long-esta…
field affiliated with a shrine (the tax-exempt proceeds of its harvest going to pay for shrine operations)apple pieca…
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Welcome to Shinise
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Interview with a Shinise Proprietor
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Cultural & Tourism Guide by agataJapan
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Traditional Culture Dictionary by agataJapan
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