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Miss Saitama’s Century-Old Comeback | Charleston News
A century-old doll named Miss Saitama is getting a stunning restoration, poised to star in a special exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of a historic cultural exchange between Japan and the U.S. Crafted in 1927 by Japanese artisan Masaru Aoki in Charleston, she was part of a goodwill mission where American children sent dolls to Japan, and Japan responded with 58 exquisite dolls—each representing a region, complete with tiny accessories and passports. Though the dolls symbolized peace, the world soon plunged into war, and some were lost or destroyed. Yet for many, they remain…
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