Daruma dolls are a symbol of good luck and protection in Japan. It is traditional given to someone who is starting a venture. At the start of an endeavor, one eye is painted and a wish is made for good luck. After the wish is accomplished, the second eye is painted. This Daruma doll was given to Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) by the Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute (JAERI) at the ground breaking ceremony for TFTR on Oct. 28, 1977. One eye was painted by those who attended the ceremony; each person applied a dot. The second eye was painted at the dedication of TFTR on May 5, 1983.