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2013/01/28


'Kokinbina' Dolls from Edo Period (1603-1868), Owned by Historical Landmark Restaurant 'Nikiya' in Saitama

     Kokinbina dolls, which appeared in mid-Edo Period, are considered the origin of hina dolls of the modern era, with their faces more realistic than other dolls.

(Jiji Press)

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