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Hatoyamas, golf star Ishikawa among new dolls

TOKYO, Japan - A woman in kimono shows off six sets of ''kawari-bina'' dolls depicting figures and themes that were this year's newsmakers, unveiled by traditional doll maker Tougyoku at a Tokyo hotel Dec. 10, 2009. The figures and themes, which included Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama who took office this fall and his wife Miyuki, teenage golf star Ryo Ishikawa, and the new flu, were selected by votes from the public.

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Obama, Matsui, featured in decorative battledores

TOKYO, Japan - A woman in kimono poses with a ''Kawari Hagoita'' featuring Ryo Ishikawa, the teenage golf star, at the main office of Japanese doll maker Kyugetsu in Tokyo on Dec. 9, 2009. Among this year's 10 ''Kawari Hagoita,'' a traditional Japanese battledore popular as decoration during New Year's, are those featuring U.S. President Barack Obama, Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama and his wife Miyuki, and New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui, the winner of this year's World Series MVP.

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Obama, Kitajima featured in decorative battledores

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. president-elect Barack Obama (L, front) and Japanese Beijing Olympic gold medalist Kosuke Kitajima (R, front) are among the well-known figures featured on this year's unique ''Kawari Hagoita,'' a traditional Japanese battledore popular as decoration during New Year's.

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Prince Hisahito, Matsuzaka featured in decorative battledores

TOKYO, Japan - Prince Hisahito, the two-month-old son of Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko, and Daisuke Matsuzaka, the Japanese pitcher who is negotiating a deal with the Boston Red Sox, are among some of the well-known figures featured in this year's ''Kawari Hagoita,'' a traditional Japanese battledore popular for decoration in the New Year.

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Prince Hisahito, Matsuzaka featured in decorative battledores

TOKYO, Japan - Prince Hisahito, the two-month-old son of Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko, and Daisuke Matsuzaka, the Japanese pitcher who is negotiating a deal with the Boston Red Sox, are among some of the well-known figures featured in this year's ''Kawari Hagoita,'' a traditional Japanese battledore popular for decoration in the New Year. (Kyodo)

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Obama, Kitajima featured in decorative battledores

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. president-elect Barack Obama (L, front) and Japanese Beijing Olympic gold medalist Kosuke Kitajima (R, front) are among the well-known figures featured on this year's unique ''Kawari Hagoita,'' a traditional Japanese battledore popular as decoration during New Year's. (Kyodo)

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Hatoyamas, golf star Ishikawa among new dolls

TOKYO, Japan - A woman in kimono shows off six sets of ''kawari-bina'' dolls depicting figures and themes that were this year's newsmakers, unveiled by traditional doll maker Tougyoku at a Tokyo hotel Dec. 10, 2009. The figures and themes, which included Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama who took office this fall and his wife Miyuki, teenage golf star Ryo Ishikawa, and the new flu, were selected by votes from the public. (Kyodo)

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Obama, Matsui, featured in decorative battledores

TOKYO, Japan - A woman in kimono poses with a ''Kawari Hagoita'' featuring Ryo Ishikawa, the teenage golf star, at the main store of Japanese doll maker Kyugetsu in Tokyo on Dec. 9, 2009. Among this year's 10 ''Kawari Hagoita,'' a traditional Japanese battledore popular as decoration during New Year's, are those featuring U.S. President Barack Obama, Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama and his wife Miyuki, and New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui, the winner of this year's World Series MVP. (Kyodo)