Handmade Paper Tiger Ornament
Updated at 2022-04-17
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Harikotora is a product of Japan's acceptance of tiger worship that originated in China. Hariko is a doll made by applying clay or papier-mâché to a wooden frame. This process is similar to the method used to make popular folk lanterns. In the Japanese countryside, friends and family gift Harikotora ornaments when a baby boy is born to symbolize good fortune. Harikotora was later used to decorate Tango no Sekku and Hassaku Festival events. Businesses also use Harikotora to pray for prosperity.
Name
Handmade Paper Tiger Ornament
Giver
Moriyasu Kamada Chairman of the Tourism Council of Representatives, Kagawa Prefectural Assembly
Friendly States
Japan
City
Kagawa Prefecture
Alliance Date: July 18, 2016
Language: Japanese
Area: 1,877 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 910,000 people
Main Industries/Features: Kagawa Prefecture serves as an access point between Honshu to Shikoku, earning it the nickname Shikoku Gateway. The prefecture boasts abundant agricultural products, minimal natural disasters, and distinct seasonal natural landscapes. Kagawa Prefecture also focuses on regional revitalization with an emphasis on supporting industrial transformation and providing financial assistance to companies establishing facilities in the area.
Category
Handicrafts、Mascots、Paper
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