Japan is very different from my motherland, so during my travels I always notice many small ornaments and details that are typical of the country, but can’t be seen anywhere else. What fascinates me is great skill and quality of all that is produced in Japan and I guess deep traditions in that.
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Unique Ornaments in Japan
Traditional trinkets and more!

By Elena Lisina
Community writer

Carp (koi) decorations for Boy's Day celebrated on May 5 (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi)

Greeting cat - Maneki neko desu (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi)

Tea pots (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi)

Tiny glass charms (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi)

Ema - wooden plates with written wishes (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi)

Tottoro - famous hero of animation film (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi)

The top of Kinkakuji temple, Kyoto (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi)

Tiny ceramic decorations (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi)

Traditional tengu mask (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi)

Sand figure in Ginkakuji temple, Kyoto (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi)

Traditional hung decorations made of Japanese silk (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi)

Streetlights of Yudanaka (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi)

The emblem of Suwa Taisha, Nagano (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi)

Traditional wind charm (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi)

Maneki neko in kimono (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi)

Traditional Japanese doll (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi)

Traditional detail of Japanese garden (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi)

Old wooden temple in Nara (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi)

Shinto symbols (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi)

Torii passage in Fushimi Inari (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi)

Old roadside stones (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi)

Traditional wooden attachment (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi)

Metal lantern and sakura (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi)

Jizo for kids memory (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi)

A lantern and torii in Miyajima (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi)

Hotei figurine (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi)

Cute Japanese dolls (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi)

Entrance (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi)

Cobwebs in Japan always amaze me! (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi)

If your coin gets into the round hole - your wish will come true! (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi)
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