Higo temari are decorative balls unique to Kumamoto and associated with Hina Festival (ひなまつり 、雛祭り). Our friend AnnMarie spotted one with a more modern Kumamon motif. The video linked below shows how they are made. Fun fact! - they serve well as Christmas ornaments and thus make excellent presents for the folks back home. - William
Higo temari are decorative balls unique to Kumamoto and associated with Hina Fes…