Mechanical dolls in Japan: Wooden robots and karakuri

Traditional Japanese dolls called Karakuri ningyo here. They perform mysterious, yet lifelike movements caused by the sophisticated mechanism. The classic, yet witty technique has been passed down since the Edo period. The tricks will make you astonished, laugh, and clap at the end! karakuriya.com



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNPNluRIUBs&hl=en