In Japan, giving and receiving Kokeshi dolls have been very popular especially during the Edo period (1603-1867). These Kokeshi dolls are lovingly handcrafted by Kijiya or woodworking artisans and are given away to express love and friendship. Giving a Kokeshi doll to a newborn child is considered as a lucky charm so that the child [...]

Women are fond of fashion accessories. Some are more into shoes and bags while others invest more on clothing and jewelry. But did you know that your nails can be used as a fashion accessory? In Japan, nails aren’t just painted on with the basic colored nail polish. Thousands of women in the country invest [...]