 Most viewed - Yokohama Chinatown Chinese New Year 横浜中華街春節 |
Yokohama Chinatown's main temple called Kwan Tai Temple (Kanteibyo in Japanese 関帝廟). Busy with Chinese New Year worshippers. Dedicated to Kwan Tei, a famous general in the ancient Chinese Imperial army and Taoist symbol of integrity and loyalty202 views
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New Year's prayers at Ma Zhu Miao Temple Masobyo, Yokohama.178 views
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Chinese New Year at Yokohama Chinatown.177 views
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Kwan Tai Temple (Kanteibyo in Japanese 関帝廟) in Yokohama Chinatown.175 views
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Although the temple has been around for a long time, this building was built in 1990. Very ornate. Revered by merchants. Kwan Tai Temple (Kanteibyo in Japanese 関帝廟) in Yokohama Chinatown.173 views
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It was especially crowded from 4 pm to 8 pm when they held the cai ching lion dances (saichin in Japanese 採青). Two guys in a Chinese lion danced at all the restaurants and shops in Chinatown. Four lions were there. 169 views
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The lion dance was most dramatic when the lion stood up with one guy standing on the shoulders of the other. They are actually martial artists. The lion dance movements are similar to martial arts. 167 views
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Yokohama Ma Zhu Miao Temple (Masobyo in Japanese 横浜媽祖廟), dedicated to Mazu, the goddess of the sea and travel. The goddess spirit was split from a temple in Tainan, Taiwan. 149 views
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Yokohama Ma Zhu Miao Temple (Masobyo in Japanese 横浜媽祖廟) was built in 2006 to mark the 150th anniversary of Yokohama Port opening to foreign trade. Very ornate outside and inside.140 views
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Inside Ma Zhu Miao Temple Masobyo, Yokohama. Pay a fee to enter.139 views
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Chinatown gate.118 views
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Feb. 10, 2013 was the Chinese New Year's Day in Japan's largest Chinatown in Yokohama. Lion dances and firecrackers abound during the late afternoon and early evening. Gate near Ishikawa-cho Station.117 views
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I couldn't believe that this big truck was trying to go through the crowds.99 views
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Pay a fee to ring the gong.97 views
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Lion takes the bait.95 views
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My first Chinese New Year in Japan, called "shunsetsu" in Japanese (春節). Glad to see that China-Japan relations are alive and well here, regardless of political differences.92 views
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A Hawaiian shop in Yokohama's Chinatown?90 views
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Another Chinatown gate.90 views
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Chinese New Year window display.89 views
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Local bank Chinese style.89 views
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Your name in Chinese characters.89 views
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My video of Chinese New Year at Yokohama Chinatown on Feb. 10, 2013.88 views
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Illumination for safety and security88 views
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The lions jammed the streets with people wherever they went.87 views
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This lion was pink.87 views
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Dragon on Kwan Tai Temple.87 views
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During Chinese New Year's, one Japanese word to learn is "bakuchiku" (爆竹). It literally means "exploding bamboo." Of course, we call it firecrackers. They pop firecrackers at least twice each time the lion dances.87 views
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Yokohama Chinatown was jammed with people on Feb. 10, 2013, Chinese New Year. 86 views
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Ornate roof of Kwan Tai Temple.86 views
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Inside Kwan Tai Temple.86 views
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Tree illumination and small pavilion at Yamashita-cho Park.86 views
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Panda entrance.86 views
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Palanquin at Ma Zhu Miao Temple (Masobyo) in Yokohama Chinatown.86 views
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The lion danced for a few minutes in front of each shop or restaurant. They also went inside and danced. The first lion I saw was yellow.85 views
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The lion plucks a red envelope containing money from each merchant. 85 views
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Yokohama Chinatown gate.85 views
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New Year's prayers at Ma Zhu Miao Temple Masobyo, Yokohama.85 views
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Walking toward Chinatown.84 views
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Gods of Good Fortune on a boat in lights.84 views
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Lion bait.84 views
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Dangerous for small kids and baby strollers.83 views
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Crowd gathers wherever the lion is.83 views
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Incense burner at Kwan Tai Temple.83 views
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Pay a fee to ring the gong and walk through the palanquin for good luck.83 views
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Incesne burner at Ma Zhu Miao Temple Masobyo.83 views
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More lion dances.83 views
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Auspicious, gleaming souvenirs.82 views
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Yokohama Chinatown gate.81 views
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Yokohama Chinatown's main temple called Kwan Tai Temple (Kanteibyo in Japanese 関帝廟). Busy with Chinese New Year worshippers. 67 views
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Inside Yokohama Chinatown's main temple called Kwan Tai Temple (Kanteibyo in Japanese 関帝廟).67 views
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Yokohama Ma Zhu Miao Temple (Masobyo in Japanese 横浜媽祖廟) was built in 2006 to mark the 150th anniversary of Yokohama Port opening to foreign trade.66 views
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Dragon66 views
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Inside Yokohama Ma Zhu Miao Temple (Masobyo in Japanese 横浜媽祖廟)66 views
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Yokohama Chinatown's main temple called Kwan Tai Temple (Kanteibyo in Japanese 関帝廟). Busy with Chinese New Year worshippers. Dedicated to Kwan Tei, a famous general in the ancient Chinese Imperial army and Taoist symbol of integrity and loyalty65 views
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Chinese acrobat.63 views
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Carved pillar63 views
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Ornate ceiling.63 views
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New Year's events held on the weekends following Chinese New Year's.62 views
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Chinese acrobat.61 views
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Red and gold everywhere.61 views
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