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Amazon.co.jp: Sekiguchi 405237 My Neighbor Totoro Porcelain doll, Medium Totoro, H 2.7 x W 2.0 x D 2.1 inches (6.9 x 5 x 5.4 cm) : Toys & Games

Spring is almost upon us, and with the advent of March comes an important cultural festival in Japan. Hina Matsuri, also known as the doll Festival or Girls’ Day, is a time when families with at least one daughter pray for her health and happiness. A major wa…