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The Japan News/Yomiuri
The Japan News/Yomiuri
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The Yomiuri Shimbun

Biden, Harris hina dolls show face of unity

(Credit: The Yomiuri Shimbun)

Hina dolls of newly elected U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are displayed in the shop of famous doll maker Kyugetsu Co. in Taito Ward, Tokyo, on Wednesday, ahead of the Hina Matsuri doll festival on March 3. The firm, which singles out people expected to be in the news this year, selected the two in the hope that the change in the U.S. administration will lead to a "restoration of world order." The dolls are not for sale, and will be on display through Friday.

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