Wooden Sakura Spinning Top
Updated at 2024-06-03
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Spinning tops in Japan are called "koma," or a toy that one can play alone. Similar artifacts have been dated as early as the 6th century. Originally, spinning tops were only played by nobles. They were later introduced to common folk in the Edo period. As tops spread across the country, they evolved differently in different regions. Although "koma" may sound lonely, the game itself is actually very lively in Japan. It is played during New Year to symbolize the "rolling in" of wealth and good fortune.
Name
Wooden Sakura Spinning Top
Giver
Chihiro Tada Committee Chairman of Good Toy and Director of Tokyo Toy Museum
Friendly States
Japan
City
Tokyo Metropolis
Language: Japanese
Area: 2,200 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 14,200,000 people
Main Industries/Features: Tokyo is the seat of Japan’s Emperor, Imperial Family, and central government, and hosts the headquarters of many of the world’s leading corporations. With an economic output of approximately NT$23.2 trillion, Tokyo accounts for 20.7% of Japan’s GDP. About 80% of its industries are service-based, dominated by wholesale and finance, and most of the country’s major publishing houses and media organizations are also located here.
Category
Handicrafts、Wooden Objects
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