DEAR HELAINE AND JOE: Each of these 10 dolls is 2-1/2 inches tall and marked "Japan." They are in good condition and are in their original box. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you. - B.L., ...
Art imitates ... life. Dotting a remote village in western Japan, a population of life-sized dolls outnumber actual humans 10 to one, a result of depopulation that has affected areas throughout the ...
A Japanese village struggling with a low population created life-sized dolls to mimic the feeling of a bustling society. The hamlet of Ichinono, which has less than 60 residents and only one child, is ...
Daruma dolls are popular lucky ornaments in Japan. They represent the Buddhist monk Bodhidharma, who is said to have founded the Chinese Chan school, the forerunner to Zen in Japan. They are usually ...