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Papier-Mache Tiger - Harikonotora Harikonotora are delightful bobble-head tigers (click on image at right to see an example from classic Japanese art) which the Japanese did traditionally display each year on the May 5th holiday of Boy's Day (now called Children's Day). The image of a tiger was used in an effort to protect children and encourage healthy growth. As the fierce-looking tiger was thought to frighten away evil spirits and instill strength into developing bodies and minds. During the Japanese Edo period (1600-1848) papier-mache Harikonotora were very popular with travelers on Japan's famous and historic Tokaido highway. This was especially true with traveling Daimyo (samurai lords) who believed the fierce tiger could travel one thousand ri (ancient Japanese unit of measure) with ease and that the spirit of the tiger captured in the papier-mache piece could inspire his many retainers to do the same during their remaining journey on the Tokaido.
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