[PAR] [TLE] Takasaki, Gunma [SEP] Takasaki (高崎市 , Takasaki-shi ) is a city located in southwestern Gunma Prefecture in the northern Kantō region of Japan.  As of December 2015, the city had an estimated population of 371,750 and a population density of 810 persons per km.  Its total area was 459.16 sqkm .  Takasaki is famous as the hometown of the Daruma doll, theoretically representing the Buddhist sage Bodhidharma and in modern practice a symbol of good luck. [PAR] [TLE] Daruma doll [SEP] The Daruma doll (達磨 , daruma ) , also known as a Dharma doll, is a hollow, round, Japanese traditional doll modeled after Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen sect of Buddhism.  These dolls, though typically red and depicting a bearded man (Dharma), vary greatly in color and design depending on region and artist.  Though considered an "omocha", meaning toy, by some, Daruma has a design that is rich in symbolism and is regarded more as a talisman of good luck to the Japanese.  Daruma dolls are seen as a symbol of perseverance and good luck, making them a popular gift of encouragement.  The doll has also been commercialized by many Buddhist temples to use alongside the setting of goals.
[PAR] [TLE] Takasaki , Gunma [ SEP ] Takasaki ( 高崎市 , Takasaki - shi ) is a city located in southwestern Gunma Prefecture in the northern Kantō region of Japan . As of December 2015 , the city had an estimated population of 371,750 and a population density of 810 persons per km . Its total area was 459.16 sqkm . Takasaki is famous as the hometown of the Daruma doll , theoretically representing the Buddhist sage Bodhidharma and in modern practice a symbol of good luck . [PAR] [TLE] Daruma doll [ SEP ] The Daruma doll ( 達磨 , daruma ) , also known as a Dharma doll , is a hollow , round , Japanese traditional doll modeled after Bodhidharma , the founder of the Zen sect of Buddhism . These dolls , though typically red and depicting a bearded man ( Dharma ) , vary greatly in color and design depending on region and artist . Though considered an " omocha " , meaning toy , by some , Daruma has a design that is rich in symbolism and is regarded more as a talisman of good luck to the Japanese . Daruma dolls are seen as a symbol of perseverance and good luck , making them a popular gift of encouragement . The doll has also been commercialized by many Buddhist temples to use alongside the setting of goals .
Takasaki, Gunma is famous as the hometown of a doll that symbolizes what?
Takasaki , Gunma is famous as the hometown of a doll that symbolizes what ?
perseverance and good luck
perseverance and good luck