Japanese Collection (page 5)

Japanese Hokkaido Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris Orientis) on Mt Maruyama, near the centre of Sapporo
Japanese Hokkaido Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris Orientis) on Mt Maruyama, near the center of Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

An intricate metal lantern at the entrance to Daimonji Temple, home to the giant Buddha statue Daibutsu in Nara, Japan

Daimonji Temple in Nara, Japan is home to the giant Buddha statue Daibutsu

A female shrine attendant walks past a long row of decorative stone lanterns at Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara, Japan

The main entrance to the Daimonji Temple, home to the giant Buddha statue Daibutsu in Nara, Japan

A wild deer stands next to a long line of stone lanterns at the entrance to Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara, Japan

A stone pillar which reads Kasuga Taisha - the name of one of Naras most famous Shinto Shrines
A stone pillar which reads Kasuga Taisha, the name of one of Naras most famous Shinto Shrines, Japan

Kasuga-Taisha Shrine in Nara, Japan is famous for its large number of ancient stone lanterns which line the entrance path

Decoration barrels of sake are often found on display at Japanese shrines to represent the connection that alcohol has in bringing people closer to the Gods

The carefully placed rocks and raked gravel gardens of the Zen garden of Ryoan-Ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan

A stone water basin in the grounds of Ryoan-Ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan

The five-tiered pagoda of To-ji, the tallest in Japan, looks out over the modern city of Kyoto, Japan

Kiyomizudera Temple is one of Kyotos most famous temples and sits on the side of a large mountain looking out over the city below

Intricate details in the construction of the main temple in the grounds of the Sanjuusangendo Temple in Kyoto, Japan

A bright red door in the grounds of the Sanjuusangendo Temple in Kyoto, Japan

Shurei gate is one of Japans most famous spots, the entrance to the recently reconstructed Shuri Castle, and featured on the 2000 yen note

Traditional Japanese geta sandals at Ryukyu Mura - a theme park dedicated
Traditional Japanese geta sandals at Ryukyu Mura, a theme park dedicated to celebrating ancient Okinawan culture

A toilet sign leaves nothing to the imagination in Okinawa, Japan

The recently reconstructed Shuri Castle, Naha, Okinawa, Japan is one of the island s
The recently reconstructed Shuri Castle, Naha, Okinawa, Japan is one of the islands most popular tourist destinations

Shiisa, or Okinawan lion gods, are protective deities said to bring good luck
Shisa, or Okinawan lion gods, are protective deities said to bring good luck. Here one is on display at Okinawa World

Only recently completed, the reconstruction of Shuri Castle, Naha, Okinawa, Japan has brought the ancient Ryukyu castle back to life

A sign warning people not to feed the bears in Shiretoko National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
Sign warning people not to feed the bears in Shiretoko National Park, Hokkaido, Japan

The traditional Japanese stringed instrument known as the shamisen. On Okinawa it is covered in the skin of the habu a local poisonous snake

Sushi (Nigiri with salmon and Norimaki with rice, algae and fish), wasabi cream (Left) and pickled sushi ginger slice (Right), Japan

India, Ladakh, Leh, prayer flags at Shanti Stupa

India, Ladakh, Leh, Shanti stupa with Himalaya in background

USA, Oregon, Dundee. Torii Mors Asian-inspired tasting room is immediately adjacent to the serene Japanese garden

Weeping Cherry, Paviliion, Flat Garden, Portland Japanese Garden, Portland, Oregon, USA

Pagoda; Rocks; moss covered; Lower Pond; Portland Japanese Garden; Portland; Oregon; USA

Autumn; strolling garden; Portalnd Japanese Garden; Portland; Oregon; USA

Japanese Maple; Portland Japanese Garden; fallen leaves; Autumn; strolling garden; Portland; Oregon; USA

reflections, pond, natural garden, Portland Japanese Garden, Portland, USA

water basin, flowers, Portland Japanese Garden, Portland, Oregon, USA

Close-up of a Japanese fall-flowering Kiku or chrysanthemum in orange and yellow

Koi pond, Island of Kauai, Hawaii USA

USA, Alaska, Ketchikan, antique Japanese fishing floats

USA, Alaska, Ketchikan, antique Japanese glass fishing floats

Old Japanese artillery before the Japanese administration building, Island of Babeldoab, Palau, Central Pacific

Last Japanese Command Post from WW II, Saipan, Northern Marianas, Central Pacific

Red Japanese paper umbrella opened

Early October brings the changing of the colour of the leaves to Mt Tenguyama, Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan

A cobble stone path leading through the grounds of Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara, Japan

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