Exploring the Intriguing World of Japanese Folk Toys: Full Video

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This is the full interview with Oga-san, of the Kurashiki Folk Toy Museum.
As I mention in the video, this museum is one of the most interesting and unique places to visit in the Bikan area. It's full of cultural treasures that give you wonderful insight into Japanese culture.
Museum website:
english.gangukan.jp/
#japan #japaneseculture #toys

[@k.f.o4089]

Another great video! Plus, it is great for Japanese listening practice. The design of the monkey that climbs the pole when the wind blows is ingenious!

[@Q2Japan]

Thank you!! The monkey toy surprised me 😂 It'd be fun to see in action.

[@nayelisanchez3158]

I really like this video. I think is a part of Japan that rarely is known. I love the mask and toys. Thank you for the interview and show us this wonderful place. Also I can practice the listening 😊 Saludos desde México.

[@Q2Japan]

Thanks for watching! Hope you get to visit the museum some day :) Saludos desde Okayama!

[@xacu1612]

Thanks for the interesting videos. I always have a thing for Japanese traditional toys and have been to Kurashiki 4 times but did not find this museum. Must return!

[@Q2Japan]

Thanks for watching! Yeah unfortunately it's hard to spot 😂 I recommend this place and the Ukiyoe museum too!

[@Eva-qi9nl]

Definitely checking this museum out when I'm visiting Kurashiki😊

[@Q2Japan]

Awesome!

[@LinRuiEn]

I hope to visit this place someday! I love traditional crafts and toys.

[@Q2Japan]

Awesome! Thanks for watching! They just renovated too!

[@waitsbatriani]

Fantastic video. Thank you. My Father was stationed in Japan on a Medical ship during the Korean war. He brought back many toys like these. I grew up with them as a kid and started collecting them myself as I got older. Not very easy to do in the US. Impossible now. A couple of ideas for videos - I have a strong interest (and a small collection) in Post War Japanese Pop music - 1940s; 50's & 60a. The records, the artwork on the sleeves and the music. That might be an interesting topic. The artists; the studios and the companies that produced them. Also, the factory that makes Isamu Noguchi's Akari Light sculptures - still by hand, might be very interesting and along these lines. Thanks again.

[@Q2Japan]

Thank you! And yeah that sounds like a neat topic. I'll add it to the list! Cheers!

[@angelinegeorge275]

Love this museum. I love japanese toys kokeshi n geisha dolls etc. Is it possible to show a video of japanese geisha doll making n how they are made. Iv seen hina matsuri doll making in one of the videos but x geisha dollmaking. Also the making of these dolls during the 1930s n 40s. Thank u so much.💮💮

[@Q2Japan]

Thanks for the kind comment! I'll look into it (regarding the making of dolls). Cheers!

[@rupasreedas5509]

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