Founded by Yumiko Shimose, the museum houses a remarkable collection of Japanese dolls, Art Nouveau glass, and paintings by renowned artists such as Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, and Kaii Higashiyama.

It will be on demonstration at the museum for a special exhibition titled "Karakuri Puppets: Japan and the West" until March 1. Tamaya, who runs a studio in Nagoya, restored the doll at the ...