Culture

Yoko Taniguchi Yoko Dolls [Miyama Washi] Exhibition Commemorating the Return to Hometown

Japanese name:谷口よう子 陽香(ようこ)人形[深山和紙]ふるさと帰還記念展

📅 Sat, Jul 25, 2026 - Sun, Aug 23, 2026

📍 Shirataka, Yamagata

About this event

This is an exhibition of Yoko Dolls crafted from Miyama washi paper by Yoko Taniguchi. Held to commemorate their return to her hometown, this exhibition showcases her heartwarming dolls. The delicate texture and warmth unique to Japanese washi paper are brought to life in the facial expressions and costumes of the dolls, soothing the hearts of those who view them. It is an opportunity to enjoy highly artistic works where the distinct texture of Miyama washi fuses with Taniguchi's rich sensibility. By experiencing the story infused into each doll and the artist's thoughts, you are sure to encounter new discoveries and emotional moments. Please enjoy the heartwarming world of dolls nurtured by the rich nature and culture of Shirataka Town.

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Venue

Shirataka Town

Shirataka, Nishiokitama District, Yamagata

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