Art Aug 12, 2021
Fukushima craftsman hopes Games can give daruma dolls a global boost
by Takaki Tominaga
Fukushima's daruma dolls were selected as a traditional craftwork for the Games, but sales have been slow so far.
Lifestyle | Kateigaho International Japan Edition Jan 25, 2020
Japanese folk toys popular from the Edo Period through the Meiji Era (1603-1912) are meticulously crafted and imbued with meaning.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Jun 4, 2017
Souvenirs for the summer holidays
by Mio Yamada
As Japan heats up as a tourist destination, On Design looks into souvenir ideas that won't take up much space in the suitcase and are a little less cliched than the usual airport fare.
Business | Japan Pulse Mar 12, 2010
Creative spirits inhabit daruma range
by Felicity Hughes
Funky designs update daruma dolls as yokai, and help traditional artisans along the way.