Japan, Tokyo, Harajuku, Two young men in traditional Japanese men's kimono in front of the huge Torii infront of Meiji - jingu shrine during New Year's celebrations.

Japan, Tokyo, Akihabara, Crowds line up to buy New Year's Lucky bags at the AKB48 girl idol groups fan shop.

Japan, Tokyo, Ginza, Sunday shoppers, Chuo-dori Avenue the BVLGARI store. **Editorial Use Only**

Japan, Kyoto, Traditional restaurant near Nishiki Market, entrance traditional New Year's front door decorations bamboo, pine boughs, flowers.

Japan, Kyoto, Nishiki Market, traditional New Year's front door decorations.

Japan, Kyoto, Yasaka jinja shrine, small shinto shrines in the shrine grounds.

Japan, Kyoto, Traditional style buildings in Gion area, narrow alley off Gion winds, side walls.

Japan, Kyoto, Traditional style buildings in Gion area, couple walks down narrow alley.

Japan, Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine, Corridor of vermillion torii, the famous thousand toris.

Japan, Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine, Corridor of vermillion torii, the famous thousand toris.

Japan, Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine, Corridor of vermillion torii, the famous thousand toris.

Japan, Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine, Corridor of vermillion torii, the famous thousand toriis, double corridor.