Kokeshi dolls are handmade wooden dolls and was created in the late Edo period.
It originated from the Tohoku region of Northern Japan, well-known for hot spring resorts.
They are good souvenirs to the visitors.
The dolls may originally have had a spiritual significance with the kokeshi representing a wish for a healthy child.It is loved by Japanese people due to their simple shape and cute face.
Kokeshi Dolls
