1. Japanese Dragon

4. Japanese dragon symbols are similar to Chinese dragons except the Japanese dragon has only 3 claws while Chinese dragon has 5 claws.

6. One kind of dragon is found in the sky or clouds
One kind of dragon is found in the sky or clouds. The other is found in water or rain. Dragons are believed to control rain, fire and the earth.

7. Deer  Horns Camel  Head Rabbit  Eyes Snake  Neck Cockle  Abs.
Carp  Scales
Eagle  Claws
Tiger  Paws
Ox  Ears
In Japanese culture, dragons are symbols of strength, courage and magic.

8. Japanese Iron Dragon in a Park
The guardian of a park . It’s heavily scaled, wingless, and has 2 horns.

9. Dragons Guard a Shinto Shrine

10. Golden Dragon on a Parade Float

11. Dragons Inside a Paper Lantern

12. A Dragon Guards a Buddist Shrine

15. Japanese Zodiac Signs/ Symbols by Birth Year
Rat: , 1984, 1996, 2008,...
Ox: , 1985, 1997,
Tiger: 1974, 1986, 1998,
Rabbit: 1975, 1987, 1999,
Dragon: 1976, 1988, 2000,
Snake: 1977, 1989, 2001,
Horse: 1978, 1990, 2002,
Sheep: 1979, 1991, 2003,
Monkey: 1980, 1992, 2004,
Rooster: 1981, 1993, 2005,
Dog: , 1994, 2006,
Boar: 1983, 1995, 2007,