Although I have no memory of wanting to look like a Barbie doll — or ... only at the end of winter, none of the dolls in Japan looked Asian. Barbie wasn’t popular. She was probably too sexy ...

With her wide eyes and demure smile, Licca-chan is known as “Japan’s Barbie”. And her appeal is spreading to all ages, with adults turning the doll into ... jobs I would like to do, such ...

Celebrating World Dolls Day, the influence of dolls on fashion is evident. We look at how dolls have been an integral part of ...

Key elements include powder pink, ribbons, bows, mini skirts, lace and makeup inspired by dolls from Japanese culture. It all adds up to a wardrobe that seems to have been created for porcelain ...

“There are lots of different jobs I would like to do ... Licca-chan is known as Japan's Barbie. Her appeal is spreading to all ages, with adults turning the doll into a social media superstar.

TOKYO: With her wide eyes and demure smile, Licca-chan is known as “Japan’s Barbie”. And her appeal is spreading to all ages, with adults turning the doll into ... I would like to do ...

The iconic Japanese dolls range from a couple of inches ... visitors ask a question before selecting a doll. Like a fortune cookie, each Daruma-Mijuki contains a tiny scroll of unique written ...

Dolls like Super Star Barbie, Barbie and the Rockers ... it is only going to be vintage if the marking then states they were made in Japan, as that is where Barbie was made until 1972.