What can I say --both images is good depiction of Japan...#2 is a bit soft...
Wonderful compositions. Really love the black & white image.
Tony
None of the ladies look too happy. Nicely captured.
What is that thing in the first image? something worshiped?
Nandy, the real term is a "Toro" or "Isidoro" and like John said, a lantern. There are many designs in a Japanese garden like this. Here is a link that explains it all...
Both certainly give the "feeling" of Japan.