A lot has been said about Japanese design and aesthetic appeal which could range from minimalist zen to "kawaii" (Japanese for "cute"). During my visit to Japan I managed to experience (and enjoy) the various design forms available. Here's just a sampling of the ones found within Shibuya!
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Japan is Design
One of the many things Japan is famous for
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![Hachiko overload: A relief featuring the famous dog](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/3912-24401/1000/tokyo-japan-is-design-24401.jpg)
Hachiko overload: A relief featuring the famous dog
![On board! An old train on display](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/3912-24411/1000/tokyo-japan-is-design-24411.jpg)
On board! An old train on display
![The Sakura (cherry blossom), which is the national symbol of Japan, decorates this manhole](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/3912-24402/1000/tokyo-japan-is-design-24402.jpg)
The Sakura (cherry blossom), which is the national symbol of Japan, decorates this manhole
![A display of student works at Bunka Gakuen](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/3912-24415/1000/tokyo-japan-is-design-24415.jpg)
A display of student works at Bunka Gakuen
![One of the many sculptures found in Shibuya](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/3912-24405/1000/tokyo-japan-is-design-24405.jpg)
One of the many sculptures found in Shibuya
![Sticker happy bins that are just too cute!](https://a1.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/3912-24412/1000/tokyo-japan-is-design-24412.jpg)
Sticker happy bins that are just too cute!
![A selection of sweet treats that are too good to eat, at Lumine department store. I think these are hair pieces actually...](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/3912-24410/1000/tokyo-japan-is-design-24410.jpg)
A selection of sweet treats that are too good to eat, at Lumine department store. I think these are hair pieces actually...
![An old telephone booth like this one gives an old world appeal](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/3912-24491/1000/tokyo-japan-is-design-24491.jpg)
An old telephone booth like this one gives an old world appeal
![In Japan it's obvious that Art is indeed a way of life](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/3912-24420/1000/tokyo-japan-is-design-24420.jpg)
In Japan it's obvious that Art is indeed a way of life
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Bryan Garcia
10 years ago
Awesome photos amazing crafts!
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