At the World Folk Doll Museum in Suzaka, Nagano Prefecture, visitors are treated to a breathtaking display of hina dolls arranged on a towering 30-tiered showcase that measures about 6 meters in height. This grand presentation is a key attraction of the museum’s Doll Festival event, a cherished tradition observed on March 3.
The Doll Festival is celebrated for its focus on the healthy development of girls and has become a long-standing local custom; the museum has been hosting this event since 2007. This year's festival impressively features approximately 1,000 hina dolls, drawn from a rich historical span from the Edo period to the more modern Heisei era.
Curator Daiki Gomi, aged 29, highlighted the exceptional variety of dolls on display, noting that they appeal to a wide range of visitors—from young children to adults. The exhibition is set to run until May 18, offering plenty of time for the public to appreciate its cultural and artistic significance.
6 Comments
Matzomaster
It's March! This event is way too late. 😴
Rotfront
I'd rather spend my time doing something productive. This is just a waste of my day.
Karamba
Promoting unrealistic beauty standards. Those dolls all have perfect figures and flawless faces. 😠
Rotfront
Traditional? More like outdated! Time to celebrate girls in more modern ways.
Matzomaster
I support sustainable practices! This event uses way too many resources.
Muchacho
Cultural appropriation? Hina dolls are a Japanese tradition, not for the world.