Sannin Maiko (三人舞妓) statue (Fukuoka, Japan)

This statue of three Maiko is near the Fukuhaku Deai Bridge that connects Hakata and Fukuoka. This is close to were I took this other photo later in the day. The statue is based on the Hakata dolls (博多人形) made by Yoichi Kojima (小島与一), a Hakata dolls craftsman. His work won the silver award at the Paris International Exposition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts in 1925.

If you can read Japanese, here is some more information on this statue.

Sannin Maiko (三人舞妓) sign

Posted on October 8th, 2014 under Japan • Tags: fukuoka, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600. • RSS 2.0 feed • Both comments and pings are currently closed