While the dolls can be found all over Japan, around 80% of Daruma dolls are made in Takasaki, a town in Gunma prefecture in the Kanto region, ...

Osaka, Japan (CNN) — At Katsuo-ji Temple, Daruma dolls watch from every corner. They peer between tree branches, cluster around altars, and dot winding pathways, flashes of bright red among the ...

A hidden gem In 2024, Japan saw a record 36.8 million overseas visitors, a 15% increase from pre-pandemic levels. And while Osaka is the second most popular prefecture for overnight stays, Katsuo ...

By Rebecca Cairns, CNN Osaka, Japan (CNN) — At Katsuo-ji Temple, Daruma dolls watch from every corner. They peer between tree branches, cluster around altars, and dot winding pathways, flashes ...