Close-ups of the Snivy doll reveal the details that went into crafting it. It comes with a ribbon around its neck, as well as a traditional Japanese stand for displaying. Kimekomi dolls are a ...

A Japanese village struggling with a low population created life-sized dolls to mimic the feeling of a bustling society. The hamlet of Ichinono, which has less than 60 residents and only one child ...

Japan’s median age has been rising since 1950, with the figure reaching to 49.1 in 2023, according to an estimate by the ...

Saying Farewell to Once-Loved Dolls at Hofu Tenmangu Shrine Each year, Hofu Tenmangu shrine in Yamaguchi Prefecture holds a "doll appreciation festival" at which people can give their now-unwanted ...

But, a labeling error on the packaging directed fans to an adult film website instead of the official “Wicked” movie link, ...

Take Akihiko Kondo, a 41-year-old man from Japan, who made headlines after a ... In 2019, he got a life-sized, blue haired doll made that represents Miku. He talks to her, dresses her and has ...

Something wicked this way comes on the packaging of Mattel‘s “Wicked” dolls. There’s a website listed on the toy box, but instead of linking to the webpage for the movie adaptation of the ...

In this event, children wearing light yukata kimono entrust their wishes to dolls made of wrinkled Japanese paper, and float them downstream. About 100 children gathered this year beside the ...

Toy company Mattel has some explaining to do, after dolls created in partnership with the new Universal Pictures movie, "Wicked," were released in packaging that includes the web address for a ...

Dolls left at the entrance were covered in a layer of dust. A fan, a futon and an old Japanese-style dresser ... abandoned without being listed for sale. “Breaking down preconceived notions ...

A Doll Like Me is a non-profit organization run by a woman named Amy. She creates unique dolls for unique children, who can finally feel represented. This year, A Doll Like Me is celebrating its ...

For a truly unforgettable holiday experience, acclaimed First Asian Principal of the Royal Ballet, Tetsuya Kumakawa, invites ...