Umeyoshi Yamagishi was a Japanese creative kokeshi artist associated with Gunma Prefecture, active during the post-war Shōwa period. His works are admired for their serene facial expressions, elegant proportions, and delicate decorative details. His celebrated Take Musume (竹娘, Bamboo Girl) features a natural wooden head and a vivid crimson body adorned with bamboo motifs. His craftsmanship received recognition at regional kokeshi competitions, including the Gunma Prefectural Governor's Award and the NHK Maebashi Broadcasting Station Director's Award.