We'll be using either Japan Post or DHL to ship your item. It will be shipped from Japan, so it will take some time to arrive. Please note that the prices of the items listed do not include taxes like duties. There may be scratches and dirt caused by age. If an item exceeds the specified size or weight, it may be shipped in multiple packages. ----- This is a set of seven wooden kokeshi dolls (miniature figures) depicting famous landmarks from various parts of Japan, perfect as souvenirs. They exude a Showa-era retro atmosphere and possess the characteristics of folk art that embodies travel memories. Product Description Details 1. Design and Features Painting: Each body is hand-painted or printed with an iconic Japanese landscape. The central piece features a landscape resembling Mount Fuji and Meganebashi Bridge. The pieces on the far right and left depict pine trees, castles, or text (place names or poems) accompanying the landscape. Form: Each doll has a different head shape, expression, and body silhouette, and some have a simple construction that utilizes the knots in the wood grain. Expression: Characterized by simpler, almost dot-like facial features compared to traditional kokeshi dolls, they have a simple and endearing expression. 2. Materials and Techniques Material: Made from natural wood (such as dogwood or cherry). Technique: Shaped using a lathe, with landscape paintings applied on top. Some pieces feature a "bark-on" finish, leaving the tree bark intact, giving them a rustic, mountain-souvenir feel. Enjoyment and Value: These are similar to the "commemorative kokeshi" or "miniature kokeshi" dolls once sold at tourist destinations throughout Japan. Interior Decor: Arranging seven of them together creates a nostalgic display evoking the travel atmosphere of the Showa era. Collecting: These are also collector's items, allowing you to enjoy variations based on different tourist destinations, such as searching for landscapes from your hometown or places of special memories. Set of 7 9-14cm Total 456g (I1695)