"Akabeko" is a traditional papier-maché craft from the Aizu region (Fukushima Prefecture) featuring a red cow with a bobbing head. In the old days, before modern medicine, it was believed that the charm protected against smallpox.
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Thank you Alison! She presented us with her painting inspired by one of our ikebana pieces at the Tantallon Library exhibit held last May. We love it!
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Miffy chopsticks!
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More stickers! 😁
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New arrival! MonColle (Monster Collection) #pokemon There's a lot more!
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Lucky cats waving to call good fortune to you! 😊 These ones have adhesive at the bottom in case you want to put on your car's dashboard!
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Cat burglar! 😊 #totebag
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The shop is closed on Monday, Sep 7th, Labour Day. Enjoy the long weekend!
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Pokemon iron-on patches!
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It's a rainy Friday!
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So you got into matcha. Dive a bit deeper and understand more of the culture behind it!

We have many books on Japanese culture. #halifaxnovascotia #quinpool #halifax