Making spring's Kaguyabina doll decorations in full swing

Making spring's Kaguyabina doll decorations in full swing

KOBE, Japan - Production of Kaguyabina, pairs of Japanese paper dolls representing husband and wife placed inside a bamboo case for display, in full swing in the town of Kamigori, Hyogo Prefecture, on Feb. 6, 2014, ahead of Girl's Day on March 3.

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  • ILEA001192010
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  • 2014/2/07 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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