Fukukan/Fortune Can

Seto is blessed with abundant pottery clay and has been making pottery for about 1000 years since the Heian period. Craftspeople produce each of th...

A wood carved zodiac doll made from coniferous trees featuring bold colours and an interesting expression. Since the end of World War II it has bee...

It is a zodiac lucky car made by hand with Hinoki cypress wood and serves to ward off evil by rolling the tiger around. Hinoki is unique to the lan...

Every year in Sendai, cute, swinging zodiac dolls are made that use the soft expression of Japanese paper and are very popular among the citizens. ...

A lucky charm in the form of a Chow Chow guardian dog that protects from evil things.   Country/Region of Origin: Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture

Shimokawahara-yaki was a kiln used by the Tsugaru clan to make daily necessities. The feudal lord at that time was worried that there were few toys...

"Tora Doji" is a popular roly-poly toy that always gets up even if it falls.   Country/Region of Origin: Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture

Osaka Papier-mache has been popular since the Muromachi period as a toy to pray for the growth of children.   Country/Region of Origin: Kashiwahara...

The creation of these dolls began with the desire to brighten the world after World War II. They are sold on the way to one of Japan's major shrine...