Japanese kabuto (samurai helmet) Kabuto is displayed during kodomo no hi (Children’s Day) to express hope that each boy in the family will grow up healthy and strong. 

Japanese kabuto (samurai helmet) Kabuto is displayed during kodomo no hi (Children’s Day) to express hope that each boy in the family will grow up healthy and strong. 

Kenroku-en Gardens in Kanazawa, Japan is ranked by the Japanese as one of the three top gardens in all of Japan.

Kenroku-en Gardens in Kanazawa, Japan is ranked by the Japanese as one of the three top gardens in all of Japan.

Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Japan was built in 1603 as the official Kyoto residence of the first Tokugawa shogun. It is a place of inner beauty and architecture with some of the best gardens in Japan.

Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Japan was built in 1603 as the official Kyoto residence of the first Tokugawa shogun. It is a place of inner beauty and architecture with some of the best gardens in Japan.

One of the best places to view the cherry blossoms in Japan is along the banks of a river.

One of the best places to view the cherry blossoms in Japan is along the banks of a river.

Cherry Blossoms along the river bank in Kagamigahara city in Gifu Japan. Across the bridge you can see signs of the festival food and stalls.

Cherry Blossoms along the river bank in Kagamigahara city in Gifu Japan. Across the bridge you can see signs of the festival food and stalls.

theadventuresofjordi asked: I love this blog! I could look at it forever and reblog just about everything!! Have you been to Japan and seen any of these things?

Thank you so much! Please feel free to reblog any time. I actually lived and worked in Japan for over 10 years, so had the chance to travel all over the country. I still visit Japan regularly and love taking pictures of the beautiful castles, temples, shrines, gardens and cherry blossoms.

The Cherry Blossoms along the river in Kagamigahara City Gifu Japan.

The Cherry Blossoms along the river in Kagamigahara City Gifu Japan.

The famous cherry blossoms in Japan.

The famous cherry blossoms in Japan.

colourmehappyinaus asked: eeee loving this blog so much!! so excited that i stumbled upon it :) I'm going to Japan in January.. too far away haha so it's awesome to get my Japan fix thankyou! :)

Thank you kindly, Glad to hear you have an interest in Japan and you must be excited about your trip. Stay posted for more great pictures from Japan :)

Hina Matsuri or Girl’s Day, is a Japanese Doll Festival, which is celebrated on March 3rd in Japan. On this day, families with girls will display ornamental dolls in the hope of bringing their daughters a successful and happy life.

Hina Matsuri or Girl’s Day, is a Japanese Doll Festival, which is celebrated on March 3rd in Japan. On this day, families with girls will display ornamental dolls in the hope of bringing their daughters a successful and happy life.