Oct 3, 2016 - 1 min read

Unique Ornaments in Japan

Traditional trinkets and more!

By Elena Lisina

Community writer

Carp (koi) decorations for Boy's Day celebrated on May 5

Greeting cat - Maneki neko desu

Tiny glass charms

Ema - wooden plates with written wishes

Tottoro - famous hero of animation film

The top of Kinkakuji temple, Kyoto

Tiny ceramic decorations

Traditional tengu mask

Sand figure in Ginkakuji temple, Kyoto

Traditional hung decorations made of Japanese silk

Streetlights of Yudanaka

The emblem of Suwa Taisha, Nagano

Traditional wind charm

Maneki neko in kimono

Traditional Japanese doll

Traditional detail of Japanese garden

Old wooden temple in Nara

Torii passage in Fushimi Inari

Old roadside stones

Traditional wooden attachment

Metal lantern and sakura

Jizo for kids memory

A lantern and torii in Miyajima

Cute Japanese dolls

Cobwebs in Japan always amaze me!

If your coin gets into the round hole - your wish will come true!

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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