Saturday, October 16, 2010

KOKESHI

Japanese culture - Kokeshi Japanese traditional wooden dolls
Japanese culture - Kokeshi Japanese traditional wooden dolls

Kokeshi, Japanese traditional wooden dolls which are made from 200 years ago in mid-EDO era (1603-186). Wooden dolls are generally found in the region bath Onsen (hot springs) along the Japan and the vast majority were. Tohoku.Kadang region called the toy / decoration typical of the region Tohoku.Kokeshi shaped wooden doll that resembles a daughter, little girl, or woman muda.Kokeshi made of wood (cherry tree, tree Mizuki, etc.) and consists of 2 parts of the body that is part . body cylindrical / oval, and parts. spherical head with no legs & tangan.Bagian head painted nose, eyes, mouth and hair, and painted bag.badan traditional Japanese clothing.

"Kodomo no hi" Children's Day Celebrations in Japan

Kodomo no hi Children's Day Celebrations in Japan
Kodomo no hi Children's Day Celebrations in Japan
Kodomo no hi Children's Day Celebrations in Japan

"Kodomo no hi" the day the child, one of the national holidays celebrated by the children (for boys and girls) in the hope they can grow with a healthy & happy. at first, kodomo no hi merupkan "tango no sekku" festival which is held to expect growth, health & happiness boys.