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Japanese refurbish U.S. city's friendship doll

National Mar. 08, 2011 - 03:40AM JST ( 6 )

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asianTouristMar. 08, 2011 - 09:36AM JST

Longevity of FRIENDSHIP DOLLS between Japan and U.S. - 80 years; even today, both countries have largest markets of crafting dolls on customization and massive production.
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TSRnowMar. 08, 2011 - 10:03AM JST

Too bad they don't have any pictures of these dolls. It is nice to hear friendly sort of news now and then.
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DenTok2009Mar. 08, 2011 - 11:19AM JST

Once again no photo.
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sctaber56Mar. 08, 2011 - 06:38PM JST

Last summer I was fortunate to see two historic Friendship Dolls on display at San Francisco's Asian Art Museum. The special exhibit featured various artifacts commemorating the 150th anniversary of the formal establishment of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Japan. Both dolls, Miss Fukushima and Miss Osaka, were very stunning. Miss Osaka's extensive accessories collection was particularly impressive. Sadly many of the dolls from both countries were intentionally destroyed as acts of retaliation during WWII. To see photos of these magnificent dolls, you can google "Friendship dolls (plus) Asian Art Museum (plus) poetic shutterbug".
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PT24881Mar. 09, 2011 - 09:08AM JST

A friendship doll dated back to the 1930's, an iconic symbol to remember. Do hope Japan becomes an eternal peace-loving nation.
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TSRnowMar. 09, 2011 - 01:16PM JST

To see photos of these magnificent dolls, you can google "Friendship dolls (plus) Asian Art Museum (plus) poetic shutterbug".

Thank you. I saw the photos. They are beautiful.

This doll looks like the one my mother gave to me when I was small. Of course it's not an antique or anything, but the kimono was hand made especially for her. Maybe I will try to get her some accessories for the dolls festival next year.