Creative Kokeshi by Master Toshio Sekiguchi, winner of Minister of Education Encouragement Award. Born in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture in 1945. He is a leading creative kokeshi maker who has won numerous awards including the Minister of International Trade, Industry Award at the All Japan Kokeshi Contest. For other countries, around 7 to 12 days. International Buyers- Please Note. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” – US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.