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Hanamaki Dolls and Hanamaki Kokeshi

Iwate · · Craft Experiences

Japanese name: 花巻人形・花巻こけし

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WHAT TO DOHanamaki Dolls and Hanamaki Kokeshi

Folk toys of Hanamaki. Clay dolls and kokeshi are made. Hanamaki dolls began in the Edo period under the influence of Kyoto's Fushimi dolls.

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Folk toys of Hanamaki. Clay dolls and kokeshi are made. Hanamaki dolls began in the Edo period under the influence of Kyoto's Fushimi dolls.

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Hanamaki clay dolls and kokeshi confirmed through official prefectural relocation information.

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Information checked on: 2026-09-03

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