This month has seen the release of two LEGO® sets inspired by Japanese culture and to celebrate their release, a new LEGO Ideas Challenge has begun. The challenge wants you to celebrate Japanese culture and the feeling of zen. One grand prize winner will win a selection of Japanese-themed LEGO prizes including Tranquil Garden, Himeji Castle and The Great Wave. You can learn more about the LEGO Ideas Challenge below and on the LEGO Ideas website.
Japan has a fascinating and multifaceted culture. With age-old traditions, futuristic technology, Zen, and tranquillity.
To celebrate the launch of the Tranquil Garden and Himeji Castle sets, we’re asking you to build things that celebrate Japanese culture and the feeling of Zen.
We’re talking about showing us tranquil scenes, technology, tradition, art, nature, and more.
There is no minimum or maximum model size, shape, or restrictions. Other than it has to celebrate Japanese culture.
- 10315: Tranquil Garden
- 21060: Himeji Castle
- 10311: Orchid
- 10313: Wildflower Bouquet
- 31208: Hokusai – The Great Wave
- 10281: Bonsai Tree
- 76917: 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34)
- 76901: Toyota GR Supra









