 Most viewed - Chiyoda-ku 千代田区 |
Neputa is from Hirosaki, Aomori Pref.83 views
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In front of the shrine, the priest blesses the mikoshi portable shrine.83 views
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Yukata girls in a rowboat.83 views
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Photo exhibition space which nobody sees.83 views
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The renovated domes have become a major tourist attraction.83 views
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People going to Inui-dori. Since 2014, they opened the path to the public for only several days during the sakura and fall foliage periods. 83 views
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I looked at this line and thought it would take at least an hour to get in. It was a hot, sunny day at 20 C on March 31, 2016 at 10:15 am.83 views
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Long line to enter Inui-dori, a 600-meter path lined with cherry trees along a palace moat. 皇居乾通り一般公開83 views
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It seemed that it was going to take forever to get in.83 views
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Fujimi Tamon, defense house. 富士見多聞83 views
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Fujimi Tamon, defense house. 富士見多聞83 views
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Fujimi Tamon, defense house. 富士見多聞83 views
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Inui Gate83 views
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After Inui-dori, turn left and walk to Chidorigafuchi to see more cherry blossoms.83 views
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The event starts at noon with an opening ceremony until 12:45 pm. Then at 12:45 pm, a procession of armored men appear (yoroi kizome).83 views
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Blizzard of white plum blossoms at the Imperial Palace.83 views
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Path to the Yushukan war museum.82 views
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The building is perfectly symmetrical on the left and right. On the left is the House of Representatives (Shugiin). 衆議院82 views
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Storehouse for Sanno Festival floats82 views
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Worshippers at Yasukuni Shrine on Aug. 15.82 views
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Praying at Yasukuni Shrine on Aug. 15.82 views
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Rowing a boat while dressed in yukata.82 views
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Hello Kitty also with Yuusuke. 遊助82 views
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It was still too early, about 2-3 days before full bloom. But this was the last sunny day before clouds and rain that were forecast.82 views
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In spring 2016, cherry blossoms in Tokyo took 9 days to reach peak bloom due to the warm winter. Longer than usual. So they extended the days when the public can see Inui-dori.82 views
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Midway, there is a bridge to go to the garden area.82 views
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A small shrine82 views
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Then the Budo Hajime started with all the martial arts groups practicing at the same time.82 views
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Parish members reach the shrine.81 views
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There are numerous varieties of the chrysanthemum and breeders create new species each year. It's like orchid breeders.81 views
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Yuusuke, a singer.81 views
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Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Entrance in Oct. 2012. 東京駅丸の内南口81 views
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Wow, amazing that we could get in so quickly. This was the entrance to Inui-dori, Sakashita Gate.81 views
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Sakashita Gate81 views
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Kyudo archery81 views
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Karate81 views
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Officials and dignitaries watch.81 views
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Sumo81 views
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On the right is the House of Councillors (Sangi-in). 参議院80 views
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The portable shrines came one after another.80 views
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On the next day June 13, 2004, a Daidengaku troupe performed dances. 大田楽80 views
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Police bus.80 views
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Map of Hibiya Park. It's a medium-size park with different areas with ponds, grassy lawns, benches, outdoor stage and concert amphitheater, and tennis courts80 views
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Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Entrance in Oct. 2012. 東京駅丸の内北口80 views
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Jukendo80 views
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Sumo wrestlers80 views
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Naginata80 views
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Martial artists line up for free shiruko.80 views
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They pass through the ring.79 views
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Two-tone flowers are also quite common and very beautiful. 79 views
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Kendo79 views
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They they all gathered and sat to listen to speeches.79 views
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Naginata79 views
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Plum blossoms at the Imperial Palace.79 views
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Crossing the street near Maru-biru Building. They proceeded to Tokyo Station, Kyobashi, Nihonbashi, Shimbashi, and Ginza before returning to Hie Shrine at 5:30 pm.78 views
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It was semi-traditional and semi-modern.78 views
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The breeders/growers belong to chrysanthemum clubs or associations which participate in competitions like this one.78 views
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Tennis courts in Hibiya Park.78 views
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Shorinji Kenpo78 views
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Naginata78 views
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Karate-do78 views
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At the end, they served shiruko, a confection of azuki bean soup with a piece of mochi.78 views
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The Budokan's gift shop. Is there any martial art where they say "Go for Block"? If not, it must mean "Go for broke!!"78 views
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Stone wall of a former gate of Edo Castle (now the Imperial Palace). There are steps to go to the top of this wall.77 views
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The shapes, sizes, and colors are so incredibly varied.77 views
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Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Entrance dome in Oct. 2012.77 views
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Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Entrance dome in Oct. 2012.77 views
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Martial arts demonstrations start at 1:15 pm and lasts until 2:30 pm. People from each martial art performed in turn. First was kyudo archery.77 views
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Aikido77 views
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It's an annual New Year's ceremony and a joint practice session of all the major martial arts. Admission is free.77 viewsThe Budokan is near Kudanshita Station on the Tozai subway line.
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Judo77 views
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Kendo77 views
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All the auto traffic and urban noise robbed the dignity of the solemn procession.76 views
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People linger in the shrine after all the mikoshi had arrived.76 views
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Shinji Pond as seen from atop the castle stone wall.76 views
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Kumogata Pond (Cloud-shaped Pond) at Hibiya Park in autumn. 雲形池76 views
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After the bean-throwing, a short show by singer Yuusuke was held.76 views
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Budokan roof76 views
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Long line for rowboats. 1,600 yen/hour or 800 yen/30 min.76 views
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Aikido76 views
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Judo76 views
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Speech by a sports official.76 views
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Naginata group76 views
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Kendo people were a noisy lot with their swords hitting each other.76 views
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Naginata76 views
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Eating shiruko.76 views
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The free tour starts by going down to the House of Councillors Visitors' Lobby.75 views
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Shinji Pond. 心字池75 views
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During most of Nov., the annual Tokyo-to Kanko Kikka Taikai or Chrysanthemum Show is held. An incredible variety of this revered flower is on display. One of Tokyo's best chrysanthemum shows in autumn.75 views
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Slope from Kudanshita Station.75 views
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Budokan. The Beatles were the first rock/pop band to play here. They were followed by countless other artists.75 views
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Kyudo archery75 views
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Karate-do75 views
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Naginata (pole sword). Naginata was the traditional weapon for woman warriors.75 views
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The Budo Hajime ended at 3:10 pm. What a spectacle it was.75 views
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Serving shiruko.75 views
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Road to Tokyo Station.74 views
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A mikoshi arrives at Hie Shrine.74 views
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On top of the stone wall are benches overlooking Shinji Pond.74 views
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More racks of chrysanthemums.74 views
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Sacred horse (pony).74 views
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Rowboat dock on right toward the end of Chidorigafuchi Moat.74 views
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Karate-do74 views
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Everyone ate their shiruko on the Budokan floor.74 views
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Central Tower73 views
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Stone wall of castle gate.73 views
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Bonsai chrysanthemums.73 views
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The setsubun procession arrives at the shrine.73 views
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An idol group perform in the Kaguraden. They are called Houkago Princess. They're not AKB48 who threw beans here 3 years ago. 放課後プリンセス73 views
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