Description : Said to have been made since the Edo period, Miyoshi dolls, made in Hiroshima, are crafted from clay that is baked and colored with a unique luster and brightness, giving them the alternative name "hikari ningyo" ("light (shining) dolls"). There are about 140 types of dolls including female dolls and male dolls. To celebrate a child's first year of life, a custom known as "Hatsuzekku," a Miyoshi doll is gifted to children on this special occasion to pray for their growth and good health. Japan.