From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

It’s nice to believe that, in this world, the supply of love is infinite and eternal, produced in the hearts of those who’ve found someone to care for. However, the supply of love dolls is limited, ...

TOKYO, JAPAN – MARCH 09: Make-up painters prepares the love dolls on March 9, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. Japan’s oldest and largest ‘love doll’ maker Orient Industry, has been producing… Getty Images ...

Much like how Barbie is the must-have toy for doll-loving kids in the West, youngsters in Japan clamor en masse for little Licca-chan dolls. Licca-chan is fashionable, pretty, and comes with soft ...

From as early as the 7th century, dolls have become an integral part of Japanese culture for rites, fortune, abundance, blessing, entertainment, and even communication. According to Japanese belief, ...

THE WORLD of Japanese Dolls comes to Bratislava this summer with 70 examples of Japan’s most typical traditional dolls. Dolls in Japan were not just toys for children, but were part of everyday life, ...

ISLAMABAD: The Japanese embassy and the Japanese Foundation hosted an exhibition titled Ningyo: Art and Beauty of Japanese Dolls at the National Art Gallery on Tuesday. The exhibition marked the start ...

Exquisite craftsmanship and intricate details of Japanese dolls are on display at the Indian Museum in an exhibition titled Ningyuo: Art and beauty of Japanese dolls. The Japanese word Ningyo means ...

As Japan’s population shrinks and ages, rural areas are emptying out. In one childless village, two dozen adults compensate for the absence with the company of hundreds of giant handmade dolls. By ...