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Closeup of Marilyn Monroe in sand. That's her dress in "The Seven Year Itch." Tottori Sand Museum.113 views
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President Theodore Roosevelt sand sculpture. Mr. Rough Rider himself. Look at how detailed it is. Notice the veins on his hand.113 views
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Tennis player sand sculpture.112 views
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George Washington was in two sculptures.112 views
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President Donald Trump as a sand sculpture in Tottori, Japan.112 views
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This sand sculpture's theme was "Hollywood" in the 1950s-60s. John Wayne, Laurel and Hardy, Lucille Ball (I think). Tottori Sand Museum in 2017.111 views
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Hawaiian hula sand sculpture in Tottori.110 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture in Tottori, Japan.106 views
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Across the road from the Tottori sand dunes is The Sand Museum exhibiting incredible giant sand sculptures. The Sand Museum opened in 2012 and it's the world's first and only museum dedicated to sand sculptures.49 viewsThe Sand Museum holds a sand sculpture exhibition from April to early January every year featuring a different country or region outside Japan. In 2017, the theme was the U.S.A.
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Hardy sand sculpture.49 views
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Statue of Liberty Sand sculpture.48 views
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About America's Space Program.48 views
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Sculpture outside the museum entrance.47 views
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Closeup of Marilyn Monroe sand sculpure.47 views
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Boxer sand sculpture.47 views
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Niagara Falls and Grand Canyon.47 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture.47 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture.47 views
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American astronaut.47 views
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About "American Art"47 views
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Here's another outdoor sand sculpture.47 views
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Sand Museum's 2nd floor has a cafe and gift shop.47 views
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Lucille Ball sand sculpture. Or maybe it's Judy Garland.46 views
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American junk food sand sculpture. Titled "American Life."46 views
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About "Prosperity and expansion to the world."46 views
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Looks like Gilligan from Gilligan's Island (Bob Denver).46 views
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About "Uncle Tom's Cabin."46 views
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Civil War and Abe Lincoln sand sculpture.46 views
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Gold Rush sand sculptures.46 views
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American space exploration with the old Space Shuttle.46 views
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Hawaiian sand sculpture with a surfer on a wave joined by...46 views
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However, the Hawaiian sculpture's explanation was disappointing. As you can see, it doesn't mention Hawaii's special relationship with Japan and the fact that hula is very popular in Japan. 46 viewsNot to mention that Tottori Prefecture also has a hot spring resort named "Hawai Onsen" (羽合温泉) where they hold a hula festival every summer.
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Nearby was another hula sculpture still in progress. I didn't understand why he was still working on this when this USA sand sculpture exhibition would end a few days after my visit. 46 viewsThis USA sand sculpture exhibition ended on Jan. 3, 2018.
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Laurel sand sculpture.45 views
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The sand sculptures are made with tightly packed sand (minimal air between the grains). They don't use any adhesive. Just sand and water packed in a wooden mold, then carved.45 viewsThey don't use any reinforcing frames inside the sculptures either. So it's quite common for parts of the sculpture to fall off or break while the artist is making it.
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American sports sand sculpture.45 views
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About "American Music."45 views
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About American Invention and Industrialization.45 views
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Based on the novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" about slavery.45 views
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Signing the Declaration of Independence.45 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture.45 views
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Gold Rush sand sculptures.45 views
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Native Americans sand sculpture.45 views
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"The Wild West" sand sculpture.45 views
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American Art45 views
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The exhibition had 19 large and medium-size sculptures showcasing a major aspect of Americana, centering mostly on people. 44 views
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The sculptures were created by professional sand sculptors (didn't know there was such an occupation) mostly from overseas.44 views
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Centerpiece sand sculpture when you enter the Sand Museum.44 views
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It takes a few weeks to complete a large sculpture. After the exhibition ends, the sculptures are sadly destroyed and the sand is reused for the next exhibition.44 views
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Football player sand sculpture.44 views
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Football player sand sculpture.44 views
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It didn't depict anyone recognizable.44 views
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President Theodore Roosevelt sand sculpture in Tottori.44 views
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Rear part of the museum.44 views
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Toward the rear of the museum was Mt. Rushmore in sand.44 views
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About "Civil War and Abraham Lincoln."44 views
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Signing the Declaration of Independence, sand sculpture in Tottori.44 views
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About "Declaration of Independence."44 views
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"The Wild West"44 views
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About the "The Wild West."44 views
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Hula dancers. Nice that Hawaii was the only US state that got its own sculpture. Very appropriate since it's the closest one to Japan.44 views
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President Donald Trump as a sand sculpture in Tottori, Japan.44 views
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President Donald Trump as a sand sculpture in Tottori, Japan.44 views
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Sand Museum's gift shop also sold Hawaiian goods.44 views
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Sand Museum entrance.43 views
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Sand Museum entrance had a sculpture of a dog since 2018 was the Year of the Dog.43 views
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Charlie Chaplin43 views
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Behind the Hollywood sculpture was the New York sculpture.43 views
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About New York Sand sculpture.43 views
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Hamburger and ice cream float.43 views
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About "American Life."43 views
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Tennis player and volleyball player sand sculptures.43 views
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About "American Sports."43 views
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The theme for this was "Prosperity and expansion to the world" with the Panama Canal as one example.43 views
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Abraham Lincoln sand sculpture.43 views
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Ben Franklin.43 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture. Very impressive.43 views
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George Washington was in two sculptures.43 views
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About "Native Americans."43 views
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Bison43 views
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Ram43 views
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"The Wild West" sand sculpture.43 views
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"The Wild West" sand sculpture.43 views
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Outside the museum were a few medium-size sculptures. 43 views
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Complete with tikis.43 views
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View of the sand dunes from the Sand Museum.43 views
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Sand Museum entrance.42 views
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Entrance to exhibition area.42 views
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Inside the Sand Museum in Tottori. Giant sand sculptures all representing the USA.42 views
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About "Hollywood."42 views
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Ella Fitzgerald sand sculpture.42 views
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Thomas Edison, American inventor.42 views
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Mt. Rushmore sand sculpture.42 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture.42 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture.42 views
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About "Gold Rush."42 views
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Native American sand sculpture. Very realistic.42 views
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Andy Warhol sand sculpture complete with cans of Campbell soup.42 views
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American music, especially jazz. Looks like Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, and Preservation Hall in New Orleans.41 views
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Thomas Edison, American inventor sand sculpture.41 views
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Devil's Tower in sand.41 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture.41 views
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George Washington sand sculpture.41 views
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This pit in the middle features a water-related sculpture.41 views
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Gold Rush sand sculptures.41 views
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Wildlife41 views
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Bear41 views
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USA sand sculptors.41 views
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John Wayne sand sculpture.40 views
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Abraham Lincoln sand sculpture.40 views
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Outside the museum were a few medium-size sculptures. This was the Hawaiian one protected by a tarp.40 views
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The Sand Museum is a short bus ride from JR Tottori Station.39 views
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