For Spring 2026, I decided to participate in making Gosho Ningyo, a traditional Japanese doll art form. I studied with Yuji and Shoho Okamoto sensei in Osaka every week, working together to complete one Gosho doll by April 2026.

I enjoy creative activities but as someone coming from a sewing background, I was started from zero in terms of knowledge. But, with patience on my end and my professors, I was able to learn a lot; not just how to make a Gosho doll, but the traditional aspects of Japanese craftsmanship as a whole.

If you are someone with an interest in traditional Japanese dolls or craftsmanship in general, I definitely recommend giving Gosho ningyo and try! I do recommend studying Kansai-ben!