This is a photo of an Akabeko, a traditional craft from the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. The Akabeko is a papier-mâché figure of a cow with a red body and distinctive black spots. It is recommended for use in new year's card designs and as
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Japanese version: 福島県会津地方の伝統工芸品・赤べこ｜干支丑年の郷土玩具
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