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"Ultra J" is a project in which a representative character of Japan disseminates the beauty and craftsmanship of Japan to the world.Under the theme of "Character x JAPAN", we will promote "enhancing Japan" initiatives such as traditional crafts, collaboration goods such as Made in Japan, and holding local events.
From "Fist of the North Star", collaborate with the southern local toy "Hachimanma"!
What is "Yawata horse"?
Hachinohe is a traditional craft that has been handed down in Hachinohe, Aomori.There is a theory that the origin is the wood carving horse that was the origin of Hachinohe horse, and the tourist information site of Hachinohe City says that it has a history of about 700 years.
According to the official website of Yawata Ma Co., Ltd., which made this goods, it was already made in the early Meiji era.There was an annual festival at Kushibiki Hachimangu, which is the highest shrine in the southern region, and Hachiman horses were sold there.It is said that the method of making it was transmitted to farmers and spread as a side business during the off-season.
In addition to demand for celebrations and souvenirs, Yawata horses were also used as "children's toys" that were placed on a dolly and pulled with a string.Three typical colors are black (dark bay), red (brown), and white (gray horse).This "Black King" is made based on black.
And the other is Hart, who has become a traditional craft "Daruma Kokeshi"!
This "Bespoke Heart Daruma" uses the technique of Miyagi Prefecture's traditional craft "Miyagi Traditional Kokeshi".
By the way, the history of kokeshi dolls is old, and it is said that the current shape of kokeshi dolls was completed about 283 years ago.Matsuda Kobo makes "Naruko Kokeshi" which is one of the traditional Miyagi kokeshi dolls.
How about "Traditional Crafts" ✕ "Fist of the North Star" on this occasion?