Handcrafted by Karatsu Folk Crafts: Hikiyama Clay Figurine. There are a total of 14 hikiyama (festival floats) paraded during the Karatsu Kunchi festival, which is a representative event of Saga Prefecture. The lavishly crafted hikiyama, made using the dry lacquer technique, were created from the end of the Edo period to the beginning of the Meiji period. Yoshimitsu Noguchi’s Karatsu clay bells are faithful reproductions of these hikiyama. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as? Japan, US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. About Importer’s Obligation. Thank you for your understanding.