A Brief Overview of a Unique Culture
Japan is an ultra-modern country with a rich cultural tradition. It is a land of contrasts, where geisha talk on cell phones and gaijin study ancient arts. Urban youth are on the cutting edge of fashion and technology while dozens of festivals continue to honor the old ways and ancestors.
These are just some of the things I love about Japan.
What I Love About Japan
- The gracefulness of pagodas.
- The delicate glow of paper lanterns.
- Great tasting Japanese candy in fun funky packaging
- Beautifully intricate woodblock prints.
- The elegance and tradition of kimonos.
- Japanese coins- interesting for their different shapes
- Stunningly beautiful origami and washi papers!
- The stark silhouette of Mount Fuji
- Pretty pink sakura (cherry blossoms)
- Unique and graceful festival kites
- Torii Gates
- tea ceremony
- raku- traditional beauty
Japan Travel Guides
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Japanese Culture in Imagery
The elegant kite festivals are a Japanese tradition.
Kite Festival
Beach kites
Kite Festival - Flyi...
Kite Festival - Bird
Giant Spinner
Kite Eating Tree
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Giant Spinner
Penguin
Kite Fest
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Chicago Fire
Three Kites
Readings on Japanese Culture
Pretty Japanese Stuff on eBay
washi and origami papers up for bid
These gorgeous handmade decorative papers can be used in many ways.
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Japanese Products from Amazon
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Japanese Architecture
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Japan Lens Guestlog
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Silver_Lotus
Nice! Come see some Netsuke - another wonderful Japanese tradition. Posted May 06, 2008 |
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Thanks For Joining My World Travel Group! Posted March 31, 2008 |
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Saw your lens in the forums! I left my comments there :) Posted March 19, 2008 |
