Sencha Tea
Although it is traditionally the green tea of Japan, Sencha Tea can satisfy the palate of every individual. Read on to find out more.
Kobe Beef
People love the different Japanese cuisines that are cooked and served in the traditional style, especially recipes cooked with Kobe beef. These are mouth-watering, introducing exotic flavours to the mouth like you've never tasted before. Kobe Beef is one of the world's top grades of beef, produced in Japan and raised from the finest Waygu cattle. Read on here
Product Description THIS BEAUTIFUL JAPANESE HAND PAINTED KOKESHI DOLL NAMED "PEACH BLOSSOM" STANDS 6.25 INCHES HIGH.
BRAND NEW AND BOXED.
The origin of the kokeshi doll.
Kokeshi dolls originate from the Tohoku region of Northern Japan, an area well-known for its onsen (hot spring) resorts. Kokeshi dolls are thought to date back to the early 19th century when kijiya (woodworkers), accustomed to making bowls and trays, began using their woodworking skills and lathes to make simple dolls to sell as toys and souvenirs to the onsen visitors. The dolls may originally have had a spiritual significance with the kokeshi representing a wish for a healthy child. It has also been suggested that kokeshi, with their round heads and limbless bodies probably made in an unpainted form originally, were used as massage tools by spa bathers. The name 'kokeshi' itself is thought to derive from a combination of names given to the wooden dolls in the various areas of their manufacture.
Kokeshi are generally bought by Japanese as mementos. In addition to being ornamental, they are also seen as charms to prevent fires or even ward off evil.
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