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  • FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
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    FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Roberto Maxwell/Rex Shutterstock. Only for use in this story. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Roberto Maxwell/REX/Shutterstock (5744820v)
    Photographer/journalist/filmmaker Roberto Maxwell
    Doll town, Nagoro, Japan - 30 Mar 2015
    FULL WORDS: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/si1b

    A Japanese village has been replacing humans with life-sized dolls after death.

    The doll population in Nagoro, Shikoku Island, now hugely outnumbers people in this isolated mountain village. A 67-year-old woman, Tsukimi Ayano, has spent years weaving more than 350 of these dolls to remember her once-flourishing community.

    The lifeless figures now dwarf the 30 or so residents left in the village.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
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    FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Roberto Maxwell/Rex Shutterstock. Only for use in this story. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Roberto Maxwell/REX/Shutterstock (5744820p)
    Though she had no such intention, Tsukimi drew attention to the problem of depopulation of rural areas in Japan
    Doll town, Nagoro, Japan - 30 Mar 2015
    FULL WORDS: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/si1b

    A Japanese village has been replacing humans with life-sized dolls after death.

    The doll population in Nagoro, Shikoku Island, now hugely outnumbers people in this isolated mountain village. A 67-year-old woman, Tsukimi Ayano, has spent years weaving more than 350 of these dolls to remember her once-flourishing community.

    The lifeless figures now dwarf the 30 or so residents left in the village.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
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    FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Roberto Maxwell/Rex Shutterstock. Only for use in this story. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Roberto Maxwell/REX/Shutterstock (5744820l)
    Tsukimi decided to return to her hometown after living for several years in Osaka, Japan
    Doll town, Nagoro, Japan - 30 Mar 2015
    FULL WORDS: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/si1b

    A Japanese village has been replacing humans with life-sized dolls after death.

    The doll population in Nagoro, Shikoku Island, now hugely outnumbers people in this isolated mountain village. A 67-year-old woman, Tsukimi Ayano, has spent years weaving more than 350 of these dolls to remember her once-flourishing community.

    The lifeless figures now dwarf the 30 or so residents left in the village.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
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    FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Roberto Maxwell/Rex Shutterstock. Only for use in this story. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Roberto Maxwell/REX/Shutterstock (5744820g)
    Tsukimi is very proud of her work. This doll has a badge saying that there are more dolls uphill
    Doll town, Nagoro, Japan - 30 Mar 2015
    FULL WORDS: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/si1b

    A Japanese village has been replacing humans with life-sized dolls after death.

    The doll population in Nagoro, Shikoku Island, now hugely outnumbers people in this isolated mountain village. A 67-year-old woman, Tsukimi Ayano, has spent years weaving more than 350 of these dolls to remember her once-flourishing community.

    The lifeless figures now dwarf the 30 or so residents left in the village.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
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    FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Roberto Maxwell/Rex Shutterstock. Only for use in this story. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Roberto Maxwell/REX/Shutterstock (5744820m)
    This is the village's old bus stop, which is now served only by a local small bus twice or three times a day
    Doll town, Nagoro, Japan - 30 Mar 2015
    FULL WORDS: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/si1b

    A Japanese village has been replacing humans with life-sized dolls after death.

    The doll population in Nagoro, Shikoku Island, now hugely outnumbers people in this isolated mountain village. A 67-year-old woman, Tsukimi Ayano, has spent years weaving more than 350 of these dolls to remember her once-flourishing community.

    The lifeless figures now dwarf the 30 or so residents left in the village.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
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    FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Roberto Maxwell/Rex Shutterstock. Only for use in this story. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Roberto Maxwell/REX/Shutterstock (5744820o)
    'Workers' are seen throughout the village
    Doll town, Nagoro, Japan - 30 Mar 2015
    FULL WORDS: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/si1b

    A Japanese village has been replacing humans with life-sized dolls after death.

    The doll population in Nagoro, Shikoku Island, now hugely outnumbers people in this isolated mountain village. A 67-year-old woman, Tsukimi Ayano, has spent years weaving more than 350 of these dolls to remember her once-flourishing community.

    The lifeless figures now dwarf the 30 or so residents left in the village.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
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    FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Roberto Maxwell/Rex Shutterstock. Only for use in this story. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Roberto Maxwell/REX/Shutterstock (5744820c)
    Agriculture in Nagoro was widespread in the past
    Doll town, Nagoro, Japan - 30 Mar 2015
    FULL WORDS: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/si1b

    A Japanese village has been replacing humans with life-sized dolls after death.

    The doll population in Nagoro, Shikoku Island, now hugely outnumbers people in this isolated mountain village. A 67-year-old woman, Tsukimi Ayano, has spent years weaving more than 350 of these dolls to remember her once-flourishing community.

    The lifeless figures now dwarf the 30 or so residents left in the village.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
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    FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Roberto Maxwell/Rex Shutterstock. Only for use in this story. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Roberto Maxwell/REX/Shutterstock (5744820d)
    The dolls' expressions are impressive, said photographer Roberto Maxwell
    Doll town, Nagoro, Japan - 30 Mar 2015
    FULL WORDS: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/si1b

    A Japanese village has been replacing humans with life-sized dolls after death.

    The doll population in Nagoro, Shikoku Island, now hugely outnumbers people in this isolated mountain village. A 67-year-old woman, Tsukimi Ayano, has spent years weaving more than 350 of these dolls to remember her once-flourishing community.

    The lifeless figures now dwarf the 30 or so residents left in the village.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
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    FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Roberto Maxwell/Rex Shutterstock. Only for use in this story. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Roberto Maxwell/REX/Shutterstock (5744820k)
    Local businesses have shut down in Nagoro
    Doll town, Nagoro, Japan - 30 Mar 2015
    FULL WORDS: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/si1b

    A Japanese village has been replacing humans with life-sized dolls after death.

    The doll population in Nagoro, Shikoku Island, now hugely outnumbers people in this isolated mountain village. A 67-year-old woman, Tsukimi Ayano, has spent years weaving more than 350 of these dolls to remember her once-flourishing community.

    The lifeless figures now dwarf the 30 or so residents left in the village.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
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    FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Roberto Maxwell/Rex Shutterstock. Only for use in this story. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Roberto Maxwell/REX/Shutterstock (5744820n)
    The 'House of the Tourism Ambassador of Miyako City', where Nagoro is located, is now only inhabited by dolls
    Doll town, Nagoro, Japan - 30 Mar 2015
    FULL WORDS: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/si1b

    A Japanese village has been replacing humans with life-sized dolls after death.

    The doll population in Nagoro, Shikoku Island, now hugely outnumbers people in this isolated mountain village. A 67-year-old woman, Tsukimi Ayano, has spent years weaving more than 350 of these dolls to remember her once-flourishing community.

    The lifeless figures now dwarf the 30 or so residents left in the village.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
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    FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Roberto Maxwell/Rex Shutterstock. Only for use in this story. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Roberto Maxwell/REX/Shutterstock (5744820s)
    The 'House of the Tourism Ambassador of Miyako City', where Nagoro is located, is now only inhabited by dolls
    Doll town, Nagoro, Japan - 30 Mar 2015
    FULL WORDS: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/si1b

    A Japanese village has been replacing humans with life-sized dolls after death.

    The doll population in Nagoro, Shikoku Island, now hugely outnumbers people in this isolated mountain village. A 67-year-old woman, Tsukimi Ayano, has spent years weaving more than 350 of these dolls to remember her once-flourishing community.

    The lifeless figures now dwarf the 30 or so residents left in the village.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
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    FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Roberto Maxwell/Rex Shutterstock. Only for use in this story. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Roberto Maxwell/REX/Shutterstock (5744820b)
    Tsukimi's dolls represent the daily life of the village, which had its golden time during the construction of a dam
    Doll town, Nagoro, Japan - 30 Mar 2015
    FULL WORDS: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/si1b

    A Japanese village has been replacing humans with life-sized dolls after death.

    The doll population in Nagoro, Shikoku Island, now hugely outnumbers people in this isolated mountain village. A 67-year-old woman, Tsukimi Ayano, has spent years weaving more than 350 of these dolls to remember her once-flourishing community.

    The lifeless figures now dwarf the 30 or so residents left in the village.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
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    FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Roberto Maxwell/Rex Shutterstock. Only for use in this story. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Roberto Maxwell/REX/Shutterstock (5744820i)
    'Workers' are seen throughout Nagoro
    Doll town, Nagoro, Japan - 30 Mar 2015
    FULL WORDS: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/si1b

    A Japanese village has been replacing humans with life-sized dolls after death.

    The doll population in Nagoro, Shikoku Island, now hugely outnumbers people in this isolated mountain village. A 67-year-old woman, Tsukimi Ayano, has spent years weaving more than 350 of these dolls to remember her once-flourishing community.

    The lifeless figures now dwarf the 30 or so residents left in the village.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
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    FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Roberto Maxwell/Rex Shutterstock. Only for use in this story. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Roberto Maxwell/REX/Shutterstock (5744820h)
    'Workers' are seen throughout Nagoro
    Doll town, Nagoro, Japan - 30 Mar 2015
    FULL WORDS: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/si1b

    A Japanese village has been replacing humans with life-sized dolls after death.

    The doll population in Nagoro, Shikoku Island, now hugely outnumbers people in this isolated mountain village. A 67-year-old woman, Tsukimi Ayano, has spent years weaving more than 350 of these dolls to remember her once-flourishing community.

    The lifeless figures now dwarf the 30 or so residents left in the village.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
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    FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Roberto Maxwell/Rex Shutterstock. Only for use in this story. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Roberto Maxwell/REX/Shutterstock (5744820f)
    Tsukimi decided to start producing dolls because growing food wasn't working
    Doll town, Nagoro, Japan - 30 Mar 2015
    FULL WORDS: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/si1b

    A Japanese village has been replacing humans with life-sized dolls after death.

    The doll population in Nagoro, Shikoku Island, now hugely outnumbers people in this isolated mountain village. A 67-year-old woman, Tsukimi Ayano, has spent years weaving more than 350 of these dolls to remember her once-flourishing community.

    The lifeless figures now dwarf the 30 or so residents left in the village.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
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    FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Roberto Maxwell/Rex Shutterstock. Only for use in this story. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Roberto Maxwell/REX/Shutterstock (5744820r)
    Tsukimi's house - since her parents passed away, she has been living here all by herself
    Doll town, Nagoro, Japan - 30 Mar 2015
    FULL WORDS: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/si1b

    A Japanese village has been replacing humans with life-sized dolls after death.

    The doll population in Nagoro, Shikoku Island, now hugely outnumbers people in this isolated mountain village. A 67-year-old woman, Tsukimi Ayano, has spent years weaving more than 350 of these dolls to remember her once-flourishing community.

    The lifeless figures now dwarf the 30 or so residents left in the village.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
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    FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Roberto Maxwell/Rex Shutterstock. Only for use in this story. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Roberto Maxwell/REX/Shutterstock (5744820a)
    Tsukimi created doll figures of her whole family ready for a marriage
    Doll town, Nagoro, Japan - 30 Mar 2015
    FULL WORDS: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/si1b

    A Japanese village has been replacing humans with life-sized dolls after death.

    The doll population in Nagoro, Shikoku Island, now hugely outnumbers people in this isolated mountain village. A 67-year-old woman, Tsukimi Ayano, has spent years weaving more than 350 of these dolls to remember her once-flourishing community.

    The lifeless figures now dwarf the 30 or so residents left in the village.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
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    FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Roberto Maxwell/Rex Shutterstock. Only for use in this story. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Roberto Maxwell/REX/Shutterstock (5744820j)
    Tsukimi produced dolls of her family - this is her father. 'I remember him always smoking', she said
    Doll town, Nagoro, Japan - 30 Mar 2015
    FULL WORDS: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/si1b

    A Japanese village has been replacing humans with life-sized dolls after death.

    The doll population in Nagoro, Shikoku Island, now hugely outnumbers people in this isolated mountain village. A 67-year-old woman, Tsukimi Ayano, has spent years weaving more than 350 of these dolls to remember her once-flourishing community.

    The lifeless figures now dwarf the 30 or so residents left in the village.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
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    FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Roberto Maxwell/Rex Shutterstock. Only for use in this story. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Roberto Maxwell/REX/Shutterstock (5744820e)
    A doll representing Tsukimi's deceased mother
    Doll town, Nagoro, Japan - 30 Mar 2015
    FULL WORDS: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/si1b

    A Japanese village has been replacing humans with life-sized dolls after death.

    The doll population in Nagoro, Shikoku Island, now hugely outnumbers people in this isolated mountain village. A 67-year-old woman, Tsukimi Ayano, has spent years weaving more than 350 of these dolls to remember her once-flourishing community.

    The lifeless figures now dwarf the 30 or so residents left in the village.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
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    FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Roberto Maxwell/Rex Shutterstock. Only for use in this story. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Roberto Maxwell/REX/Shutterstock (5744820q)
    Tsukimi also made a doll figure of herself doing another thing she loves a lot: pottery.
    Doll town, Nagoro, Japan - 30 Mar 2015
    FULL WORDS: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/si1b

    A Japanese village has been replacing humans with life-sized dolls after death.

    The doll population in Nagoro, Shikoku Island, now hugely outnumbers people in this isolated mountain village. A 67-year-old woman, Tsukimi Ayano, has spent years weaving more than 350 of these dolls to remember her once-flourishing community.

    The lifeless figures now dwarf the 30 or so residents left in the village.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
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    FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Roberto Maxwell/Rex Shutterstock. Only for use in this story. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Roberto Maxwell/REX/Shutterstock (5744820u)
    Over 16 years ago Tsukimi decided to repopulate her small village, Nagoro, located in the mountains of Shikoku Island
    Doll town, Nagoro, Japan - 30 Mar 2015
    FULL WORDS: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/si1b

    A Japanese village has been replacing humans with life-sized dolls after death.

    The doll population in Nagoro, Shikoku Island, now hugely outnumbers people in this isolated mountain village. A 67-year-old woman, Tsukimi Ayano, has spent years weaving more than 350 of these dolls to remember her once-flourishing community.

    The lifeless figures now dwarf the 30 or so residents left in the village.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
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    FEATURE - Diese japanische Stadt wird nur von Puppen bewohnt
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Roberto Maxwell/Rex Shutterstock. Only for use in this story. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Roberto Maxwell/REX/Shutterstock (5744820t)
    Tsukimi said she has already produced more than 350 dolls
    Doll town, Nagoro, Japan - 30 Mar 2015
    FULL WORDS: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/si1b

    A Japanese village has been replacing humans with life-sized dolls after death.

    The doll population in Nagoro, Shikoku Island, now hugely outnumbers people in this isolated mountain village. A 67-year-old woman, Tsukimi Ayano, has spent years weaving more than 350 of these dolls to remember her once-flourishing community.

    The lifeless figures now dwarf the 30 or so residents left in the village.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas