[Matsuzaki Doll] A Palm-Sized Pair of Charming Hina Dolls for Seasonal Interior Display

Seasonal festival dolls symbolizing wishes for children’s healthy growth are a cultural tradition passed down in Japan since ancient times. For over 100 years, Matsuzaki Doll has been producing such festival dolls while preserving the craftsmanship of the Edo period. Looking ahead to Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) 2026, the workshop has introduced an adorable new creation, the Delight in Display Tonotohime Hina Dolls.

Standing at around 10 centimeters tall, the emperor and empress dolls are palm-sized, making them easy to display regardless of location. The full set—including the dolls themselves as well as the folding screen, candlesticks, and other accessories—is arranged inside the box according to the actual display layout, which helps avoid confusion when setting up or storing the dolls. Because the set does not include a display platform, owners can use their favorite lacquered trays or mats to enjoy a different atmosphere each year, truly embodying the concept of “delight in display.” Easy to take out and put away, the dolls can continue to decorate a space as seasonal interior décor even after a child has grown up.

Thehinadolls created by Matsuzaki Doll are made using the traditional wood-sculpting technique known as Edokimekomi. Grooves are carved into a body formed by hardening a mixture of paulownia wood powder andfunoriseaweed glue, after which fabric is applied and pressed into the grooves to create the costume. “The face is truly the life of a doll,” says third-generation artisan Mitsumasa Matsuzaki, and indeed, each Matsuzaki doll is rich in individual character.

Matsuzaki Doll’shinadolls can be purchased through the online store, authorized retailers nationwide, or at the workshop-attached shop. In addition to seasonal festival dolls, the shop offers a variety of other dolls and shop-exclusive items, and also accepts requests for original sets created by rearranging accessories. Why not stop by and take the time to appreciate the dolls’ unique expressions and presence in person?



■Products handled by the Edo Tokyo Kirari online store
https://www.store.kirari.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/category/select/bid/22

■Matsuzaki Doll
Official website
https://www.koikko.com
Online store
https://www.store.kirari.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/category/select/bid/22

＊Visits to the workshop-attached shop on weekends and public holidays require advance reservation by phone, via the official website reservation form, or by email.