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Hakata koma and folk toys（博多独楽と郷土玩具）
はかたごま Hakata Spinning Tops
Tops made for street performance, weighted so precisely they will spin on the tip of a sword.
| Type | Workshop or kiln |
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| Genre | Crafts / Ceramics / Mingei folk crafts |
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| City / town | Fukuoka |
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| Area in the prefecture | Fukuoka |
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FAQ
- Where is Hakata Spinning Tops?
- It is in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
- What can I see at Hakata Spinning Tops?
- Tops made for street performance, weighted so precisely they will spin on the tip of a sword. The focus is crafts and ceramics, mingei folk crafts.
- When was Hakata Spinning Tops established?
- It dates from the 1600s.
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