Michinoku Figure Souvenir Akabeko Opened, but in near-new condition. Please check the photos before purchasing. No pets, non-smoking. Instant purchase OK. Will ship without the instruction sheet or capsule. Shipping costs can be discounted when purchasing two or more items. Akabeko is a red-painted, papier-mâché, bobble-head cow, a folk toy from Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture. It originated from technicians brought in by the warlord Gamō Ujisato to promote industrial development, and is said to be derived from a red cow that warded off an epidemic that spread during the Heian period. It is treasured as a charm to ward off evil for children, and its humorous expression and swaying head movements are popular overseas. Tohoku Mutsu Fukushima Akabeko Gacha Figure Souvenir Miniature Figure Souvenir Ken Elephant Kaiyodo KAIYODO Gachapon Gashapon Gachagacha Capsule Toy Capsule Q