This is a "Nipopo," a traditional wooden doll from the Ainu culture, originating in Abashiri, Hokkaido. * In the Ainu language, it means "small wooden child" or "doll." * It is believed to grant any wish and has been cherished as a talisman to protect against illness and injury. * The material used is mainly Enju (Japanese Pagoda Tree), which grows in cold regions, and the wood is hard and rich in lipids. * It is also known as a unique souvenir, handcrafted by inmates of Abashiri Prison, who make them with the hope of rehabilitation.