Dr. Napier, professor of Japanese literature at Tufts University and a leading academic on Japanese Popular Culture will lead us on an exploration of the culture of dolls. We’ll learn about an elaborate world of make-believe, which reaches back centuries. Dr. Napier will discuss the current state of 'dolls' as well as looking to a future world where “human” relationships can encompass everything from cyborgs to model figures. What does the love of dolls say about Japan, or about 21st century society in general?

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