"Hakata Doll"An old samurai coloring
his beard, prior to going into battle.
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A hagoita is a wooden paddle used in a New Year game similar to badminton. One side is usually decorated with popular figures from Kabuki |
"Hakata Doll"An old man tattooing
a young ladies back, with bamboo
(take)
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"Hakata Doll"A Kuroda Bushi
holding a large sake cup(sakazuki)
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"Ho-tei" One of the Shichi Fukujin, the
seven Japanese shinto-gods of luck.
Hotei (cloth bag) is the god of
happiness and laughter.
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"Maneki Neko"(Inviting Cat)
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