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Oda Nobunaga was played by actor Hiroshi Fujioka at the Gifu Nobunaga Matsuri in Oct. 2017.124 viewsHiroshi Fujioka is famous as the actor who portrayed "Kamen Rider" in the 1970s TV series. He's still famous and beloved in Japan and has had a very good career after Kamen Rider.
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Statue of Oda Nobunaga at Gifu Station. Personally, I have mixed feelings about revering Nobunaga this much. 98 viewsYes, he's a major historical figure, but he was also a ruthless warrior who killed a lot of people and caused much mayhem torching temples, etc. Yet he's worshipped like a hero today. A different time, different mindset, and different standard. The dark side of human nature.
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Nobunaga's golden statue at JR Gifu Station.98 views
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Gifu city manhole with cormorant design.91 views
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Gifu's tourism ambassadors hold the parade banner. About 200 people were in the parade.51 views
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With tall banners and the surrounding foot soldiers, the parade's main character of Oda Nobunaga was unmistakable.50 views
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Gifu city celebrated 2017 as the 450th anniversary of the city being renamed "Gifu" by Nobunaga after he attacked and captured Inabayama Castle in 1567. The castle was renamed "Gifu Castle." 49 views
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More police.49 views
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Stained glass at Gifu Station.49 views
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One highlight of the festival parade is this matchlock gun battalion. They stopped at the major intersections along the parade route and fired their guns.48 views
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Local students also dressed in historical costumes. 少年少女時代行列48 views
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Following Nobunaga were the ladies: His wife Nohime.48 views
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Chiyo was the devoted wife of samurai Yamanouchi Kazutoyo.48 views
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Hatsu47 views
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Go was the youngest Azai sister.47 views
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Gifu University Wind Ensemble perform on a narrow street.47 views
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The matchlock gun battalion in formation and ready to fire their guns. 火縄銃鉄砲隊46 views
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From 1:00 pm–2:00 pm, they parade on the main drag from near JR Gifu Station to the foot of Mt. Kinkazan, the location of Gifu Castle.45 viewsThese photos were taken on Oct. 8, 2017.
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Lots of police in the parade promoting traffic safety.45 views
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Flags of Gifu's sister cities.45 views
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Gifu city's main shopping arcade named Yanagase, made famous by enka songs. It's usually like a ghost town, but not on this day. Was bustling for a change.45 views
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Gifu Nobunaga Matsuri also had lots of side/street entertainment. 45 views
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"BANG, BANG!!" Those guns are really loud. Even with my earplugs (tissue wads), it shook me and I could feel the shockwaves.44 views
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Local students also dressed in historical costumes. 少年少女時代行列44 views
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Oda Nobunaga was played by actor Hiroshi Fujioka, famous as the actor who portrayed "Kamen Rider" in the 1970s TV series. 44 views
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The festival included a Cosplay Procession from 2 pm to 3 pm. ぎふコスプレパレード44 views
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Held on the first weekend in Nov., the Gifu Nobunaga Matsuri's highlight is a Sunday afternoon parade of people dressed in historical costumes centering on Oda Nobunaga (usually played by a celebrity), considered to be the father of Gifu city.43 viewsThese charming girls are Gifu's tourism ambassadors waiting to join the festival's parade.
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Chiyo, another native of Shiga, was the devoted wife of samurai Yamanouchi Kazutoyo.43 views
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Chiyo was the devoted wife of samurai Yamanouchi Kazutoyo.43 views
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Chiyo was the devoted wife of samurai Yamanouchi Kazutoyo.42 views
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Chiyo was the devoted wife of samurai Yamanouchi Kazutoyo.42 views
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Local students also dressed in historical costumes. 少年少女時代行列41 views
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Chacha, the oldest Azai sister who at age 19 became 51-year-old Toyotomi Hideyoshi's concubine.41 views
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Saito Dosan who was once Gifu Castle lord. 斎藤道三41 views
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Chiyo was the devoted wife of samurai Yamanouchi Kazutoyo.41 views
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Yamanouchi Kazutoyo41 views
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Flags of Gifu's sister cities.40 views
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Go, the youngest Azai sister, married the second Tokugawa shogun Hidetada and gave birth to Iemitsu, the third Tokugawa shogun. The Azai sisters are perhaps Japan's most famous trio of sisters.40 views
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Flea market at a small park. 金公園、金公園噴水前広場40 views
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Gifu University Wind Ensemble perform on a narrow street.40 views
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Nobunaga's golden statue at JR Gifu Station.40 views
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This year, Oda Nobunaga was played by actor Hiroshi Fujioka. Nobunaga is one of Japan's most famous historical figures who started the unification of Japan's warring states in the 16th century. Gifu city really plays up Nobunaga as a hero and to39 views
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Nobunaga's sister Oichi who married Azai Nagamasa and gave birth to three famous daughters in Shiga Prefecture.39 viewsOichi's three Azai daughters: Chacha, Hatsu, and Go. Oichi and her daughters escaped to Gifu Castle after their Odani Castle in Shiga was attacked by Nobunaga.
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And the parade proceeded to Gifu Castle park.39 views
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At JR Gifu Station, some outdoor entertainment in front of Nobunaga's golden statue. JR岐阜駅前信長ゆめ広場39 views
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Yamanouchi Kazutoyo37 views
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Lots of outdoor stalls.37 views
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Awa Odori dance troupe from Nagoya also gave a street performance.37 views
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Yamanouchi Kazutoyo36 views
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Gifu Yanagase shopping arcade.36 views
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Taxi with Nobunaga design.36 views
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