Japanese Toys by Toko
In the olden days Japanese kids played with beanbags and tops. Japanese people make toys that are from Japanese folk tales. Japanese toys are made by hand. Some people can make straw toys. They are called "itata" animals. Japanese kids can paint pigeon whistles. A pigeon whistle is a Japanese whistle. Before it is painted, it looks like a little dove,. After it is painted it looks like a pigeon.
What does a pigeon whistle look like before it is painted?