kokeshi dolls

Tsuchiyu Kokeshi Matsuri, 土湯こけしまつり

Tsuchiyu Kokeshi Matsuri, 土湯こけしまつり

The 48th Tsuchiyu kokeshi matsuri (kokeshi festival) will be held from June 1st to 2nd in Tsuchiyu onsen town of Fukushima prefecture, which is the crafting area of Tsuchiyu style kokeshi dolls. 第48回土湯こけしまつりが開催されます。

Tsuchiyu Kokeshi Matsuri, 土湯こけしまつり

The 48th Tsuchiyu kokeshi matsuri (kokeshi festival) will be held from June 1st to 2nd in Tsuchiyu onsen town of Fukushima prefecture, which is the crafting area of Tsuchiyu style kokeshi dolls. 第48回土湯こけしまつりが開催されます。

Sakura season in Japan

Sakura season in Japan

Do you like Sakura-cherry blossom flowers? We are always enthralled when Sakura petals are floating in the air. We would like to share with you the beautiful spring through our...

Sakura season in Japan

Do you like Sakura-cherry blossom flowers? We are always enthralled when Sakura petals are floating in the air. We would like to share with you the beautiful spring through our...

The 66th Zen-Nihon Kokeshi contest

The 66th Zen-Nihon Kokeshi contest

The 66th Zen-Nihon Kokeshi contest will be held from May 3rd to 5th in Shiroishi city of Miyagi prefecture

The 66th Zen-Nihon Kokeshi contest

The 66th Zen-Nihon Kokeshi contest will be held from May 3rd to 5th in Shiroishi city of Miyagi prefecture

What is Kokeshi?

What is Kokeshi?

‘Kokeshi’ (kokeshi dolls) are a traditional wooden craft in the northern part of Japan, ‘Tohoku’ region. Those dolls have been crafted for over 160 years. The dolls are very simple...

What is Kokeshi?

‘Kokeshi’ (kokeshi dolls) are a traditional wooden craft in the northern part of Japan, ‘Tohoku’ region. Those dolls have been crafted for over 160 years. The dolls are very simple...