Osaka Castle
Fukurokuju: god of happiness, prosperity & longevity, 1 of the 7 deities of good fortune
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guitar with theatrical masks, signifying acting at the Universal Studios
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o-mikoshi: shrine carried on shoulders during religious parades
gogatsu ningyo: samurai doll for Children's Day
New Year '03: the snapper ("tai") symbolizes celebration (its name rhymes with "omedeTAI" = "congratulatory/ festive".
Japanese fan
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Year of the Horse!
(MY year!)
Grand Opening:
dancing Geisha (left)
and flaming guitar circulating Earth (below)
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