One interesting aspect of co-op living is that typically there is a higher rate of owner occupancy than with condominiums. In fact, many co-ops specifically prohibit renting of apartments. As a result, in my experience, co-op members are usually more active than condominium owners in the management of the property.
The motifs of these dolls often echo those of true Hakata Dolls: characters from Japanese lore and classic literature, Kabuki theater, Ukiyo-e wood prints, and even Japanese pop culture. The floats once grew to heights of 16 meters (52.5 feet).
Daruma doll. The Daruma doll (éç£¨, daruma?), also known as a Dharma doll, is a hollow, round, Japanese doll modeled after Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen sect of Buddhism. These dolls, though typically red and depicting a bearded man (Dharma), vary greatly in color and design depending on region and artist.