Place
Tokyo Sky Deck
You can enjoy magnificent views of Tokyo from the outdoor observatory called "Tokyo Sky Deck".
Shared by OHTAKI
Traditions and everyday life in Japan
Festivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Japan. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.
50 keepsakes from Japan · page 2 of 2 
Tradition
The doll festival
On March 3,we celebrate the girl’s day by decorating a set of dolled for healthy growth of girls children.
Shared by chieko
Tradition
Sensu - folding fan
Sensu is a Japanese foldable fan. I think stylish ( iki ) Japanese adults have good foldable fan.
Shared by Mitzi.Sun
Tradition
WA - harmony with nature
"WA" is the characteristic JAPANESE culture.It is in harmony with nature and has a calm atmosphere.
Shared by Hugh
Everyday life
Himeji castle
this is a himeji castle. it is famous for the fast world heritage site in japan.
Shared by Daichi T
Tradition
Japanese traditional paper ‘Washi’
Washi, especially "Mino Washi", is a special paper made in Gifu, Japan.
Shared by Ayakkabu
Everyday life
Wagashi, Japanese Confection
Nerikiri with a hydrangea motif.I had this at the restaurant a few years ago.
Shared by rmoff8
Place
Kochi-jo castle
Kochi-jo Castle is one of 12 castles where the original castle tower is left.
Shared by OHTAKI
Place
Tsunoshima Big Bridge
A bridge between mainland Japan and Tsunoshima Island, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Shared by Susumu
Place
blue oceans of Okinawa
Okinawa is in sub-tropical climate. Very popular destination for tourists.
Shared by kiaora-tomo
Place
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Sakura at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden | DiGJAPAN! I likethis garden.
Shared by Mmickey
Faith
Tenjin-maturi
One of three popular celebration festival in Osaka, Kansai area in Japan.
Shared by St77ny
Place
Kobe city at night
Kobe is one of the most attractive cities in Japan, especially at night.
Shared by Taka.Suz
Everyday life
Japanese calligraphy
There are line up the my work. I leaned Japanese calligraphy 30 years.
Shared by Kei
Place
Heart Cherry Blossoms
Located in Hirosaki Park, this photo spot forms the shape of a heart.
Shared by Maya314
Place
Japanese temples
Japanese traditional Shrine(Japanese：神社) Japanese temple(Japanese:寺)
Shared by Oboeyunaa
Place
Kamakura Shrines
My New Year's Day was in Kamakura and we saw some beautiful shrines!
Shared by Centaine
Everyday life
Traditional roofs
This photo is a common roof in Japan. And this tile is traditional.
Shared by hawkfalconer
Place
Natural Beauty in Hokkaido
These are the photos I took when I visited some places in Hokkaido.
Shared by Susumu
Place
Lake Toya and Mt. Yotei
A beautiful lake in Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan
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