Mountain Tea. More Japanese a teapot can hardly be. Harald Slott-Møller was obviously inspired by the beautiful Japanese scenery, when he designed this teapot in 1898 for A. Michelsen’s silversmiths. The pitcher stands today at the Design Museum Denmark and is a fine example of the early Japonism influence on Danish crafts. 

Homare Sawa - The most famous Japanese soccer player, shot last week while helping out at the INAC training field on Rokko Island, Kobe, Japan.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homare_Sawa

Photo: Steve Nelson on Google+.

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President Obama’s 1979 prom photo.

I totally rule.

Have you tried a Fruit Sandwich in Japan before? This one contains strawberries, custard and whipped cream! [via John Asano]

The weather is gradually getting warmer and warmer in Hokkaido. Here in Higashimokoto Shiazakura Park, you can enjoy the great view of moss phlox field. Beside the day view, light-up is also beautiful! (Photo offered by Higashimokoto Shiazakura Park) More info:http://www.shibazakura.net/index.html

This 72-year old man from Okinawa, Japan was the last to finish Copenhagen Marathon today. His time? Seven hours and 36 minutes. Well, done!