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    • Traditional Culture Dictionary by agataJapan

    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…
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    Fukutoku Shrine Meibuki Inari (Nihonba…

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    Japanese doll” is a generic term…

    puppetJapanese doll" is a generic term for dolls traditionally made in Japan. What types are there?(nihonningyo).trad…
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    Tokyo Literature Walk] No. 2: From Hon…

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    Daiba Park (Odaiba, Tokyo)

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    • Traditional Culture Dictionary by agataJapan

    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…
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    Akatsuka Fudo Falls (Takashimadaira, T…

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    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)…
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