1. A collection of over 300 decorative wooden paddles, known as "hagoita," featuring various celebrities is on display in Tokyo.
2. The display marks the 40th anniversary of a Taito Ward doll wholesaler who has been producing and releasing these battledore paddles since 1986, with each one representing the person of the year.
3. Notable figures depicted include Britain's late Princess Diana (first year), the Japanese Imperial couple (married in 1993), and Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani (2024), who set a US Major League record with 50 homeruns and 50 stolen bases that year.
2. The display marks the 40th anniversary of a Taito Ward doll wholesaler who has been producing and releasing these battledore paddles since 1986, with each one representing the person of the year.
3. Notable figures depicted include Britain's late Princess Diana (first year), the Japanese Imperial couple (married in 1993), and Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani (2024), who set a US Major League record with 50 homeruns and 50 stolen bases that year.
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Display of over 300 decorative wooden paddles, known as "hagoita," featuring celebrities is on show in Tokyo. Celebrates the 40th anniversary of a Taito Ward doll wholesaler who's been creating these battledore paddles since 1986, each representing a person of the year. Notable figures include
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251116_04/#summary
Date: Nov. 16, 2025
Notes: 2025-11-16
Created: 2025/11/16 08:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 22:04
Last Read: 2025/11/16 11:42