“The fact that dolls are an indispensable part of our daily lives is not limited to Japan; the diversity of dolls and their delicate craftsmanship, backed by a deep love of dolls, could be said to be ...

KATSUURA, Chiba Prefecture—The Katsuura Big Hina Matsuri is under way here, dazzling tourists with massive displays of around 10,000 “hina” dolls donated from across Japan. The dolls will be ...