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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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Dolls depicting 2015 newsmakers

"Hina" dolls modeled after newsmakers of the year 2015 created by doll maker Tougyoku are displayed in Saitama, north of Tokyo, on Dec. 9, 2015. The dolls at right depict rugby players Michael Leitch and Ayumu Goromaru, who became popular after Japan's strong outing in the World Cup between September and October. (Kyodo) ==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)