Thousands of traditional Hina dolls create a stunning display at Tsubosaka-dera Temple in Takatori, Japan, during the annual Dai Hina Mandala festival on Sunday. The event, held in honor of Japan’s ...

Craftspeople in northeastern Japan are showcasing wooden "hina" dolls made to celebrate the upcoming Girls' Festival on March ...

The Hina Doll Hanging Decoration Festival is being held at four locations in the town of Higashiizu, Shizuoka Prefecture, ...

The Hina Matsuri (Dolls Festival or Girls Festival) is a traditional event held each year on March 3 to celebrate young girls’ growth, good health and happiness. Households with daughters mark this ...

FARGO - Miss Okayama has had quite a journey. Though she is only a doll, she has played a significant role in a friendship between Fargo and the Japanese city of Okayama for more than 80 years. The ...

Shizuoka, Japan celebrates Hina Matsuri at various locations through the city and prefecture. While dolls are often seen as a toy to be played with, the people of Japan view them in an additional way ...

WAKAYAMA -- Two small boats loaded with some 200 "hina" dolls dedicated to a local shrine were pushed out to sea off this west Japan city on March 3 in a traditional ritual to wish for girls' healthy ...