Japanology Plus S3E19 - Kokeshi Dolls
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The plain, unassuming wooden dolls called kokeshi are believed to have originated about 200 years ago in hot spring resorts in northeast Japan. A popular souvenir for children, they later drew the attention of collectors and these days are captivating a new generation of fans. Our expert guest, Yosuke Jikuhara, is a designer of posters and toys who has written a book about kokeshi and these days acts as a spokesman for their unique appeal. And in Plus One, we meet two enthusiastic kokeshi collectors.
Released | Apr 03, 2014 |
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Runtime | 28min |
Genre | Documentary, Talk |
Actor | Peter Barakan |
Director | N/A |
Production | NHK |