Daruma Ichi
Daruma Ichi (Daruma Doll Fair)
During the Daruma Ichi held in Takasaki (January 6-7), Tokyo (March 3-4), and other Japanese cities, these dolls are sold in stalls erected on the grounds of shrines or temples. They are similar in shape to the famous Russian "nesting" dolls, and they are often made by farmers as a hobby in their off-hours and sold during the winter months.
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IllFestJapan-1993, p. 138
JapanFest-1965, p. 117