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Mr. Hideyuki Sato (Yajiro Kokeshi 弥治郎系 Style: Y...
木地山系 Style: Kijiyama-kei Kijiyama Kokeshi originated in Yuzwa Onsen in Akita Prefecture. The Ogura family of woodworkers is credited with pioneering the Kijiyama style in mid 19th century. The region...
Mr. Hideyuki Sato (Yajiro Kokeshi 弥治郎系 Style: Y...
木地山系 Style: Kijiyama-kei Kijiyama Kokeshi originated in Yuzwa Onsen in Akita Prefecture. The Ogura family of woodworkers is credited with pioneering the Kijiyama style in mid 19th century. The region...
Mr. Masahumi Abo and Mr. Muchihide Abo (Masafum...
津軽系 Style: Tsugaru-kei Tsugaru Kokeshi were first created in the city of Kuroishi, Aomori Prefecture and it is the newest of the other traditional kokeshi. Tsugaru has a variety in...
Mr. Masahumi Abo and Mr. Muchihide Abo (Masafum...
津軽系 Style: Tsugaru-kei Tsugaru Kokeshi were first created in the city of Kuroishi, Aomori Prefecture and it is the newest of the other traditional kokeshi. Tsugaru has a variety in...
Ms. Sachiko Saitou / Naruko (Miyagi), Honjo (Ak...
鳴子系（本庄） Style: Naruko (Honjo)-kei Naruko-kei Kokeshi originated in Naruko Onsen in Miyagi Prefecture and is one of the most well-known families of Kokeshi. The Honjou Kokeshi style, while influenced by...
Ms. Sachiko Saitou / Naruko (Miyagi), Honjo (Ak...
鳴子系（本庄） Style: Naruko (Honjo)-kei Naruko-kei Kokeshi originated in Naruko Onsen in Miyagi Prefecture and is one of the most well-known families of Kokeshi. The Honjou Kokeshi style, while influenced by...
Mr. Kikuhiro Shida / Yamagata Prefecture Ms. Ka...
山形系 Style: Yamagata-kei Yamagata-kei Kokeshi have their origins in Yamagata City. Unlike other types, they didn't develop in hot spring areas, but rather in the city. They are characterized by...
Mr. Kikuhiro Shida / Yamagata Prefecture Ms. Ka...
山形系 Style: Yamagata-kei Yamagata-kei Kokeshi have their origins in Yamagata City. Unlike other types, they didn't develop in hot spring areas, but rather in the city. They are characterized by...
Ms. Yasuko Shiratori / Yamagata Prefecture
蔵王高湯系 Style: Zao Takayu-kei It originated in Zao Onsen in Yamagata Pref. Structure: body is inserted into the headLarge heads and substantial bodies. They often feature crescent-shaped eyes and drooping...
Ms. Yasuko Shiratori / Yamagata Prefecture
蔵王高湯系 Style: Zao Takayu-kei It originated in Zao Onsen in Yamagata Pref. Structure: body is inserted into the headLarge heads and substantial bodies. They often feature crescent-shaped eyes and drooping...
Mr. Kunitoshi Abe / Fukushima Prefecture
土湯系 Style: Tsuchiyu-kei Pioneered by woodworker Kamegoro Sakuma in 19th century. It is produced in Tsuchiyu Onsen, Fukushima Pref. Structure: The head is tightly inserted into the body. The heads...
Mr. Kunitoshi Abe / Fukushima Prefecture
土湯系 Style: Tsuchiyu-kei Pioneered by woodworker Kamegoro Sakuma in 19th century. It is produced in Tsuchiyu Onsen, Fukushima Pref. Structure: The head is tightly inserted into the body. The heads...