Showing posts with label japan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label japan. Show all posts

20 February 2011

Koi Fish iPhone 3G Case by tafenso at Zazzle

This week is Koi week on Japanese Inspiration's Blog - featuring the wonderful designs across zazzle featuring the stunning and popular Japanese koi.

20 November 2010

Japanese Iris Poster by Kiyoshi on Zazzle

This poster features a photograph of the beautiful Japanese iris flowers in mauve and purple shades which grow in the grounds of the Meji Temple in Tokyo, Japan.

Sakura Greeting Card by Annya Okinawa on Zazzle

Beautiful greeting card featuring a photograph of cherry blossoms in Northern Okinawa on the Motobu Peninsula. Being the Southern-most prefecture of Japan, Okinawa is the first to greet spring. Cherry blossoms, or "sakura" start appearing in the middle of January, while the rest of the country usually has to wait until March or April to admire their beauty.

15 November 2010

Zazzle Skateboard - Whirlpool by ajd17

Unusual skatebaord design using a vintage woodblock print, known as ukiyoe in Japanese, of a whirlpool. This image looks perfect on the skateboard and would be perfect for those skateboarders who also love the ocean and to surf.

11 October 2010

Japanese Fan by Fortyone on Zazzle

This pretty card features aspects which are synonomous with Japanese culture and traditions, including the pretty sakura blossoms, Japanese fans and mountains in the background. This would make the perfect greeting card for the person who loves all things Japanese.

06 October 2010

Kimono Doll Tee at Zazzle from claclina

Pretty Japanese kokeshi doll t-shirt, dressed in a blue kimono with a red and orange obi around her waist. This lovely doll is holding a Japanese fan in front of her face.

This would be the perfect tee for a lover of Japanese kokeshi and all things Japanese.

30 September 2010

Halloween Lucky Cat Binder by JellyRollDesigns

The Maneki Neko is a popular Japanese symbol which is believed to bring good luck to the owner. The Maneki Neko comes in a range of styles and colours, but there are a number of features which are common. 

Maneki Neko are traditionally a Japanese Bobtail Cat beckoning with an upright paw. It can be either the right or left paw raised, and sometimes it is both, and there are opposing views as to the significance of which paw is raised.

It is commonly believed that the higher the paw is raised, the greater the luck it brings, or alternatively the greater the distance the good fortune will travel. This has resulted in the height of the paw increasing over the years.

The Maneki Neko has also become a popular symbol of good luck for other cultures, particularly for those interested in Japan. Many people blend parts of Japanese culture with their own, making it truly unique.

The fusion of Western and Japanese cultures continues with this lovely binder from JellyRollDesigns featuring a maneki neko holding a halloween jack o'lantern filled with treats and sweets. The binder can be customized with your own text to make it your own personalized binder - to fill with pictures, photos, stories or whatever you wish.


09 September 2010

Zazzle postcard from WillCainStudios: Osaka Castle at Dusk

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Zazzle postcard from WillCainStudios: Osaka Castle at Dusk

Here is Osaka Castle lit up just after sundown. Located in the heart of the city of Osaka, Japan, the castle is both graceful and imposing at the same time.

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21 August 2010

17 August 2010

Zazzle mousepad from Michisuke: nishiki-koi

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Zazzle mousepad from Michisuke: nishiki-koi

The value of Nishiki-Koi is determined by its size and the pesante, its pattern and brightness of colors, and the pedigree. Koi has traditionally been a indispensable part of garde

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