In a small village of Nagoro, Japan. In the Iya Valley region of Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, on the island of Shikoku.

This tiny village is like any other village, except for one thing: it stands apart from the others. There are numerous human-like dolls that are stationed throughout it.

The idea to put life-like dolls throughout the village came from a woman named Tsukimi Ayano. Her family was originally from the area, but they had moved out; however, her father still lived there at the time. So, she decided to move back to the small village located on Route 439 in the Iya Valley to look after her dad.

However, when she returned to her hometown village, there was a noticeable decline in the number of townspeople who had left the area for one reason or another. By September 2019, the number of people living in the area had dwindled to as few as 27 people.

Tsukimi Ayano decided to create a doll that resembled her father and put it in a random place in the village. This inspired her to continue creating these life-like dolls, and she has since made approximately four hundred dolls. She has replaced those villagers who have left the area and is still going strong.

This trend, created by Tsukimi Ayano, encouraged others who were left in the area to create dolls of their own. In September 2012, a school in the area shut down. The remaining townspeople then created dolls to fill the rooms in the school.

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Sources: Wikipedia, Japan Experience, Offbeat Japan, CNA, Unusual Places

Peaches n’ Cream Barbie made its debut in 1984. Although I never had this particular Barbie doll growing up. For some reason, I had the dress for the doll, but it had always been on my wish list. This doll was one of the best sellers of 1985. In part because of its catchy name, memorable dress, and its short commercial.

This Barbie was named after her peach-colored gown and cream-colored bodice.

This Barbie also came with some hair clips in a dark pink color. This doll was released in 2009 and most recently in 2025. The designer of the last two revamps of this doll is Bill Greening, and the packaging of the new boxes was Vicky Gevorkyan.

The latest relaunch was due in part to the Peaches ‘n’ Cream 40th anniversary of the original doll’s launch. It was only available for pre-order for about two days, and I was able to place my order within that timeframe. I’m super excited to finally have this doll.

I am not an avid Barbie collector, but I have always wanted this doll, and I took this opportunity to finally get it.

If you had a chance to buy a toy that you had always wanted. What would it be and why? Comment below!

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