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1 Souvenir Kokeshi The writing appears to be the same as previously translated by Tomoko Young. It says Gion which is the area of Geisha ladies deep inside of Kyoto.Classical 1950's nodder head, souvenir, shingata, Kokeshi doll.	2 Agatsuma Kichisuke	3 Akitsune Tanaka	4 Akitsune Tanaka
5 Chie Tamura	6 Chie Tamura	7 Chiisana Aki	8 雅徳作 Masanori
9 Hanko Stamp reads 葉城 Hajiro or Yōjyo as the maker, although it could have other translations. The title of this Kokeshi is 可憐 Karen, which can mean "pretty," "lovely," or simply "cute" (in the present sense). Many thanks to Yoshio K. for Providing the translation.	10 Kanazawa Tokushige Tomoko Kobayashi Young: This doll is signed as 徳重 ( Tokushige ). His full name is Kanazawa Tokushige （金沢徳重）( 1920 - 1986 ). He is officially a Traditional Kokeshi artist / artisan from Fukushima prefecture , no more record of his master etc so he might be one of the self thought artist. You can find his name on ' Dento - Kokeshi - Koujinroku 伝統こけし工人録'. Thank you Tomoko for identifying this signature in our FB group Kokeshi Village.	11 Oizumi Masa titled "A Gentle Breeze"	12 Kokeshi by Takeshi
13 Oizumi Masa	14 Yashiro Tetsuen (八代鉄園) Artist : 八代鉄園 Yashiro Tetsuen. He is not officially listed in creative Kokeshi books because his dolls are creative style inspired by traditional Kokeshi. This style is referred to as Shingata Kokeshi. The last name "Tetsuen"' is passed on to the next generation of makers. Now is the 2nd generation I think. The 2nd Tetsuen is female and she is called Nidaime Tetsuen also a 2nd generation of Tetsuen, her real name is Hamazu Chiyoko. She is the sister in law of Yashiro Tetsuen (the master, 1st generation) also she is the wife of Hamazu Heizanuro, the Traditional Yajiro Kokeshi artist and. His master is Niiyama Sanai. Description is provided by Tomoko Young e-bay seller Manoacat. Thank you for your help identifying this Kokeshi.	15 Yashiro Tetsuen (八代鉄園) Artist : 八代鉄園 Yashiro Tetsuen. He is not officially listed in creative Kokeshi books because his dolls are creative style inspired by traditional Kokeshi. This style is referred to as Shingata Kokeshi. The last name "Tetsuen"' is passed on to the next generation of makers. Now is the 2nd generation I think. The 2nd Tetsuen is female and she is called Nidaime Tetsuen also a 2nd generation of Tetsuen, her real name is Hamazu Chiyoko. She is the sister in law of Yashiro Tetsuen (the master, 1st generation) also she is the wife of Hamazu Heizanuro, the Traditional Yajiro Kokeshi artist and. His master is Niiyama Sanai. Description is provided by Tomoko Young e-bay seller Manoacat. Thank you for your help identifying this Kokeshi.	16 Papa ' Tokyo Sanbido Inscription Reads: May 14, 1953, Tokyo Sanbidou, Papa ' Tokyo Sanbido is the name of chain store of folk souvenir basically located in downtown Tokyo, and Papa means dad.-Thanks to Tomoko Young who provided the information for this Kokeshi.
17 Kazunaga-saku	18 Kazunaga-saku	19 Papa ' Tokyo Sanbido Inscription Reads: May 14, 1953, Tokyo Sanbidou, Papa ' Tokyo Sanbido is the name of chain store of folk souvenir basically located in downtown Tokyo, and Papa means dad.-Thanks to Tomoko Young who provided the information for this Kokeshi.	20 Dewa Kanshichi Omage to Matsuo Basho famous Japanese Poet born in 1944.
21 Dream by Yume Izumi	22 Fumio Tomidokoro	23 Fumio Tomidokoro	24 Koho-saku 光宝作近代創作こけし Kindai sosaku Kokeshi titled おとめ心 Otomegokoro, Maiden's mind. Pattern 梅 Ume Plum Blossoms. 経済産業大臣賞受賞 Recipient of the prize from the Minster of Economy and Industry. Thank you Jan R. for confirming the maker and Yoshio K. for providing the translation of the box and doll.
25 Hanzawa Kazuko	26 HATSUTARO.jpg	27 Hitomi Noboru Hitome Noboru was born in Odawara city and started making Kokeshi dolls in 1933. He won Prime Minister Award at the 3rd All Japan Kokeshi Ningyo Contest in late 1950's.	28 Hitomi Noburo - Izayoi 16th Lunar Night.jpg Hitome Noboru was born in Odawara city and started making Kokeshi dolls in 1933. He won Prime Minister Award at the 3rd All Japan Kokeshi Ningyo Contest in late 1950's.
29 Iguchi Satoru White Butterflies	30 Inosuke Kobayashi Inosuke Kobayashi was born in 1931 and won the Prime Ministers Award in 1979 as well as other awards.	31 Inosuke Kobayashi Inosuke Kobayashi was born in 1931 and won the Prime Ministers Award in 1979 as well as other awards.	32 Isamu Yamakawa
33 Isamu Yamakawa	34 Ishimura	35 Izumi	36 Izumi
37 Izumi Morijiro	38 IZUMI SEITARO	39 Kaoru Nozawa Maybe.jpg	40 Kato Koumei
41 Kato Koumei 3	42 Kato Koumei	43 Kazunaga-saku (和永作) Made in Hachijyo-jima Island 八丈島. The doll is decorated with a Japanese coin called Kanei Tsuho 寛永通宝. An Edo-period (1603-1868) coin that was first issued in 1636 and in use to the end of the period. Thanks to Yoshio K. for providing the translation & information.	44 Kenji
45 Kimura Makoto	46 Kisaku 2	47 Kisaku	48 Kojo Tamura or Tanaka
49 Arto Kokeshi? I'm not 100% certain that these are "Japanese" Kokeshi. I have not found any information on them. I still loved the color and wood grain, the soft subtle face feautures beautiful piece. (They are a set female / male)	50 Arto Kokeshi? I'm not 100% certain that these are "Japanese" Kokeshi. I have not found any information on them.	51 Shido Shouzan, Hajime Miyashita, and Yakoyama Teruo	52 Kokeshi Divas and Divos
53 Kurasawa Toshie	54 Souvenir Kokeshi No signature, but it says Gion which is the area of Geisha ladies deep inside of Kyoto.Classical 1950's nodder head, souvenir, shingata, Kokeshi doll. Thanks to Tomoko Young for providing the information.	55 Souvenir Kokeshi No signature, but it says Gion which is the area of Geisha ladies deep inside of Kyoto.Classical 1950's nodder head, souvenir, shingata, Kokeshi doll. Thanks to Tomoko Young for providing the information.	56 Manyama
57 Masako Ueki.jpg This Kokeshi has been identified as a "Hot Water System" Kokeshi. Which usually classifies it under "Tsugaru" the artisan is Ueki Masako DOB 1908. I initially thought it to be a creative doll still on the fence about the type. Artisan could have been transitional. Please provide feedback if you know anything about this artist.	58 Masayoshi Yamagishi	59 Masuo	60 Matsumoto
61 Senshukai Co.,Ltd 千趣会 One of the major catalogue selling company in Japan. In year of 1954 this company started the idea of selling the modern kokeshi dolls which had eventually brought out the boom of the creative kokeshi dolls since then.	62 Senshukai Co.,Ltd 千趣会 One of the major catalogue selling company in Japan. In year of 1954 this company started the idea of selling the modern kokeshi dolls which had eventually brought out the boom of the creative kokeshi dolls since then.	63 Minakami Hot Spring Bokusui Wakayama Poem.jpg	64 Miura Setsuko
65 Miura Setsuko (1952-) Sazamai Dance which is Eagle dancing. This particular dance is performed in festive occation like New Years. The dance is thought to vanish unhappyness. This is a Shingata style Kokeshi Design. Setsuko has been awarded several awards at All Nippon Kokeshi contest since 1974.	66 Melody by Miura Setsuko born in 1952 in Akita Prefecture a female Kokeshi Artisan and winner of the Minister of Education Award. Special thanks to Hayabusa for helping us identify the maker as Miura Setsuko and to Juanita Guy who identified the title as "Melody"	67 Miyoko Thinking of Moon	68 Mogami Minori
69 Nakayama	70 Nakayama	71 Norio Takeda or Norio Sato	72 Ohtani Yoshio
73 Ohtani Yoshio Cranes	74 Ohtani Yoshio Born in 1936, Otani (Ohtani) started making Kokeshi in 1968 and has won multiple awards.	75 Oku Nikko Shoida Kokeshi depicting Okichi sad romance story with American Harris.	76 Okumura.jpg
77 Oze Possibly by Sato, Tatsuo 1928-2009 Yajiro Transitional Artist - Can anyone Confirm?	78 Sato Tatsuo Mt Tanigawa	79 Sato Yoshi Obi Kokeshi	80 Sato Yoshi Obi Kokeshi
81 Seiho Yoshida Journey Title Tabiji meaning Journey.	82 Seiho Yoshida	83 Seijo Yoshida Journey Kokeshi	84 Shodoshima Island Souvenir.jpg
85 Susuki Mitsunobu	86 Takahashi Tatsuro Nomichi A path in the field	87 Takahashi Tatsuro Nomichi A path in the field	88 Takahashi Tatsuro Nomichi A path in the field
89 Takahashi, Tatsuro Sansa Shigure - A winters drizzle	90 Takanashi Hanpushi	91 Takanashi Hanpushi Kokeshi by Takanashi Hanpushi titled Sekishun meaning precious spring	92 Takashi Nagatoshi Takahashi
93 Takashi Nagatoshi Takahashi	94 Takeda Norio Spirit Mountain Maiden	95 Takeshi	96 Tamayura
97 Tanoue Mitsuo Tanoue Mitsuo DOB 1954 Made of Yakusugi Tree, 12 inches tall.	98 Tomegoro Hosaka 1935	99 Tomegoro Hosaka 1935	100 Tomegoro Hosaka 1935
101 Tomio Ishida Thanks to Felina for identification of maker.	102 Toshiko Takahashi Spring Kimono	103 Toshiko ? feautring chestnut design	104 Katsuyuki ? Need Confirmation
105 Tsuda Jiro	106 Tsuruzou. 鶴三 Artist : Tsuruzou. 鶴三. No more detail was found about this artist. (Information provided by Tomoko Young).	107 Tsujita Tatsuya	108 Uchida Shinichiro Sisters
109 Uchida Shinichiro.	110 Watanabe Kunihiko (渡辺邦彦)	111 Watanabe Kunihiko (渡辺邦彦)	NEW 112 Watanabe, Yuji (渡辺雄二)
NEW 113 Watanabe, Yuji (渡辺雄二)	114 Ohtani Yoshio Vintage Thistle Patterned Kokeshi Ohtani Yoshio?	115 Ishida Waichi	116 Yajima Suihou I believe this is by Yajima Suihou ?
117 Yamagishi Masayoshi Recipient of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery prize.	118 Yamagishi Masayoshi	119 Yasunobu Oki Yasunobu was born in 1955 in Fukoko Prefecture Jpaan. He studied fine arts & design. His apprenticed under Sekiguchi, Sansaku. This beautiful Kokeshi has, a very serepticious sly look.	120 Yonamoto, Minoru Yonamoto, Minoru DOB 1934 ? Tougatta, Miyagi studied as a Traditional Artist under Masters Sato Kichinosuke and Sato Shoji
121 Yoshida Takashi 2 Hana Kasumi (Flower Mint)	122 Yoshida Takashi Tamayura A fleeting moment	123 Yoshida Takashi Tamayura A fleeting moment	124 Yoshida Takashi Born in June 1948 in Gunma Prefecture. Attended Kiryu Tech HS majoring in Textile. Worked under Kobayashi inokai; at the age of 30 began making Kokeshi. In '57 won the Minister of Education Award. In 1996 won the Gunma Modern Kokeshi Contest with the highest award, Prime Minister's award.

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