**Item Description** This is a charming set of three vintage Japanese kokeshi dolls, each with unique designs and regional characteristics. - The **left doll** is a traditional souvenir from **Kusatsu Onsen**, a famous hot spring town in Gunma Prefecture. The doll features a rounded head with a red hair bun and wears a kimono-style body adorned with hand-painted floral motifs. - The **center doll**, titled *"Hinagiku"* (Daisy), is an artist kokeshi created by **Aoki Ryoka**, a renowned kokeshi artisan and former Japanese-style painter from Gunma Prefecture. Ryoka won the Prime Minister’s Award twice. The doll is delicately hand-painted with colorful daisies and has an expressive, tranquil face with a red bow on top. - The **right doll** is a regional souvenir from **Irozaki**, a coastal area in Shizuoka Prefecture. This small kokeshi is cheerful and simple, with hand-painted features and a red kimono adorned with yellow and pink motifs. All dolls exhibit the warm craftsmanship typical of Japanese folk art. These kokeshi are ideal for collectors of traditional Japanese crafts or as decorative interior accents. **Artist Profile** - **Center Doll – Artist: Aoki Ryoka (青木蓼華)** Aoki Ryoka was a distinguished kokeshi artist from Gunma Prefecture with a background in Japanese painting. He is a two-time recipient of the **Prime Minister’s Award**, one of the highest honors in traditional kokeshi craftsmanship. Ryoka’s works are known for their elegant forms, serene facial expressions, and seasonal flower motifs, such as daisies. **Size & Weight** - Left (Kusatsu Onsen souvenir): 15.5 × 6.5 × 6.5 cm / 148g - Center (*Hinagiku* by Aoki Ryoka): 15.5 × 6.5 × 6.5 cm / 174g - Right (Irozaki souvenir): 10 × 5 × 5 cm / 53g **Keyword for search** Japanese kokeshi / vintage kokeshi / Aoki Ryoka / Hinagiku / Gunma kokeshi / Kusatsu Onsen / Irozaki / traditional Japanese doll / folk art / Japanese craft / collector's item / souvenir doll / handmade wooden doll / 菊 / daisy kokeshi / Japan Prime Minister Award Good condition. While overall in good condition considering their age, they may show slight signs of wear and minor dirt. Please refer to the photos for a closer look. NOITICE The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx, depending on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.