Block of Wood Transformed Into a Japanese Kokeshi Doll

Yasuo Okazaki learned the craft of making traditional "Naruko" style wooden Kokeshi dolls from his father. Ten different styles of figurines were originally made as souvenirs to sell to people visiting the local hot springs in Northern Japan.

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