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Murakami City in Niigata Prefecture, along the Sea of Japan, was once a castle town. Currently, it is showcasing "hina" dolls in traditional townhouses known as "machiya" to celebrate the festival.

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hina dolls, including ones made from clay, donated by the local community can also be seen. There is a food court and a booth selling local specialties. Add TheJapanNews to your Google News feed.

Families with daughters usually arrange hina-ningyo dolls in traditional Heian court attire on a five or seven-tiered platform covered with a red carpet (hina dan 雛壇). The dolls will be displayed ...