An extraordinary exhibition of original Japanese dolls offers a rare opportunity to connect with the distant and mysterious culture of Japan. Located in the heart of the Siruwia Japanese Garden, the display features unique dolls in various styles and from different historical periods. Japanese dolls, known as nihon ningyō, are an integral part of Japanese culture and mysticism. Gifted in childhood, they accompany people throughout their lives—as protective amulets against evil forces and magical objects linked to the spiritual world. The recipient may talk to them, assign them personality traits, or symbolically pass on illness to them. Japanese dolls serve both as personal talismans of good fortune and as masterfully crafted collectibles. Because of their spiritual nature, dolls are never thrown away in Japan—they are respectfully brought to temples, where they are ritually burned. All the exhibits presented in the Siruwia Japanese Garden were brought directly from Japan.