Doll exchanges between Japan and America began in 1927 when each state in America received at least one doll as a sign of friendship between the two countries.

In 2013, JACES (Japan-America Cultural Exchange Society) of Okayama renewed friendship with North Dakota by Gifting a complete set of 15 Hina Dolls to the Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society in recognition of a plan to create a Japanese Garden at Yunker Farm Park, 28th Avenue N. and University DR, Fargo. Each year the Dolls are displayed in a different area venue in honor of this friendship and to celebrate Hinamatsuri, or Girls' Day, which is held every year on March 3rd in Japan.