SETO, Aichi Prefecture—As Japan prepares to celebrate ... traditional samurai helmets—are becoming popular year-round as souvenirs. While the dolls were once known for their brave expressions ...

Located near Hotei Station on Nagoya Railroad Co.'s (Meitetsu) Inuyama Line in the heart of Konan, Aichi Prefecture, this Buddha has long been affectionately known as the "Buddha of Hotei" by locals.

Yamada lives in the city of Seto in Aichi Prefecture. She began renting a room ... with more people by giving them stickers and other gifts and can also hear their gratitude and see their happiness.