Observed arrival · 2026-08-29

Daruma Atlas: Japan’s Regional Daruma in 3D

darumaatlas.com Observed source

Editorial interest 88/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

An interactive field guide to 15 regional Japanese daruma, with 3D comparisons, identification prompts, travel context, and source trails.

Landing page captured for the 2026-08-29 issue.

Field notes

The atlas organizes its material around questions rather than requiring visitors to know regional names or Japanese craft terms in advance. Its regional files connect visible traits such as material, eye state, and form to named sources, while the comparison view delays 3D loading until requested. The site also includes practical pathways for workshops, festivals, places to buy daruma, and planning a Japan visit.

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