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  • Clay dolls from Mr. Miyawaki

    Mr. Miyawaki lives in Beppu in Oita prefecture, which is known for its hot spring village in Kyushu Japan. When I saw Mr. Miyawakis’ dolls years ag...
  • Shimoura clay doll

    Memory of the studio visit to buy the clay dolls in Amakusa, Kumamoto. Driving more than three hours from my parents home, I went to see the craf...
  • Konohazaru clay dolls

    Visiting the craftsman of Konohazaru monkey dolls. The craftsman Reizo and his daughter welcomed me.  Reizo showed me the magazine which shows...