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My Hinamatsuri

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Passing on traditions

This was another doll that we grew up seeing. It was a gift from one of my uncles (the one I mentioned earlier) presented when I was born.

My mother still has this at her house. I guess someday it'll come to live with me. I'm not sure what will happen to the others. Perhaps it will be decided when/if my sister and I have daughters of our own. For now, my parents are the keepers...

Based on this original

Ceramic Japanese girl figure w/lantern
uploaded by vkm
This ceramic doll figure has a glass case, but I took it out to take the photograph. It was given to me by my uncle after I was born (so, … More »


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