Daruma dolls are a beloved Japanese good luck charm, known for helping people achieve their wishes.
Takasaki City in Gunma Prefecture accounts for 80% of Japan's total Daruma production. In fact, most of the Daruma dolls commonly seen in election campaigns are Takasaki Daruma.
Gunma Prefecture is known for its strong winds and dry climate, making it an ideal environment for producing Daruma dolls. This climate also suited the side jobs of sericulture farmers, leading to the widespread production of Daruma dolls as a local industry in Takasaki. Over time, Takasaki Daruma gained nationwide recognition.
Interestingly, when Daruma dolls were first introduced from China, they were not red but yellow.
