Looking back 2014 through caricature dolls

TOKYO, Japan - Mataro Doll Ltd. unveils traditional Japanese "hina" dolls of newsmakers in a caricature style in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2014. Shown in front left is "Air Kei" depicting Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori. (Kyodo)

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