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Yajiro Kokeshi Village（弥治郎こけし村）

やじろうこけしむら Yajiro Kokeshi Village

Yajiro kokeshi wear thick lathe-turned rings on the head, recognisable at a glance.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreMingei folk crafts
City / townShiroishi
Area in the prefectureSouthern area

FAQ

Where is Yajiro Kokeshi Village?
It is in Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Yajiro Kokeshi Village?
Yajiro kokeshi wear thick lathe-turned rings on the head, recognisable at a glance. The focus is mingei folk crafts.
When was Yajiro Kokeshi Village established?
It dates from 1984.

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Official site：https://www.city.shiroishi.miyagi.jp/map/shisetsu059.html

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