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Otsu Exhibition, Nov. 21 - Dec. 4, 2005 at Shiga Kaikan, Otsu, Shiga. Right across from the Shiga Prefectural Office. 滋賀会館
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Title: Lake Biwa Rowing Song - In Pictures and in English Bunka Salon Gallery (also a coffee shop) inside Shiga Kaikan. 「琵琶湖周航の歌」〜写真と英語に〜
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My first and very small exhibition to introduce "Lake Biwa Rowing Song" in English. The English lyrics were still unfinished, so only an English translation was presented.
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For each verse (total 6 verses), I showed three photos and a caption sheet with my non-singable English translation of the verse.
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Verse 1 photos (Otsu)
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Verse 2 photos (Omi-Maiko)
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Verse 3 photos (Imazu)
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Verse 4 photos (Chikubushima)
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Verse 5 photos (Hikone)
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Verse 6 photos (Chomeiji)
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On the adjacent wall, I showed a map of the rowing route, artist's message in English and Japanese, and an English biography of Taro Oguchi, the songwriter.
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In the news: Article in Asahi Shimbun, Dec. 11, 2005 Sunday morning edition. The headline reads, "Let's Make an English Version of the Rowing Song."
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Imazu Exhibition, May 16 - June 25, 2006 at Biwako Shuko no Uta Shiryokan, Takashima, Shiga. Photo exhibition poster.
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Biwako Shuko no Uta Shiryokan song museum, in Imazu, Shiga 琵琶湖周航の歌資料館
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Title: Lake Biwa Rowing Song - In Pictures and in English 「琵琶湖周航の歌」写真と英語に. Entrance to exhibition room in the song museum, Imazu.
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Exhibition room on the 2nd floor of the Biwako Shuko no Uta Shiryokan song museum.
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Crowd gathers
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Exhibition introduction
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Verse 6 song monument photos (Chomeiji)
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Verse 6 photos (Chomeiji)
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Verse 5 song monument photos (Hikone)
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Verse 5 photos (Hikone)
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Verse 4 song monument photos (Chikubushima)
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Verse 4 photos (Chikubushima)
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Verse 3 song monument photos (Imazu)
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Verse 3 photos (Imazu)
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Verse 2 song monument photos (Omi-Maiko)
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Verse 2 photos (Omi-Maiko)
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Verse 1 song monument photos (Otsu)
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Verse 1 photos (Otsu)
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Photos of the song monument and Taro Oguchi statue in Okaya, Nagano, his hometown.
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Nagahama Exhibition, July 1 - Aug. 10, 2006 at Biwa Library, Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture. Exhibition poster.
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Lute Plaza, which includes Biwa Library in Nagahama, Shiga. 20-min. bus ride from Nagahama Station.
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Biwa Library びわ図書館
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Title: Lake Biwa Rowing Song - Sing in English! 「琵琶湖周航の歌」英語で歌おう！ Entrance to Biwa Library.
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Photo exhibition in Biwa Library, Nagahama, Shiga Pref.
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Photo exhibition in Biwa Library
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Photo exhibition panels at Biwa Library
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Photo exhibition panels
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Photo exhibition panels at Biwa Library
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The photos displayed were almost the same as the Imazu exhibition.
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Omi-Hachiman One-Day Exhibition, Oct. 29, 2006 at Shima Kominkan Public Hall, Omi-Hachiman, Shiga. 島公民館文化祭
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Opening ceremony for the Culture Festival (Bunka-sai) at this public hall near Chomeiji temple in Omi-Hachiman.
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Entrance to my photo exhibition in Shima Kominkan Public Hall during their day-long Bunka-sai Culture Festival.
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Title: Lake Biwa Rowing Song in English 「琵琶湖周航の歌」英語版
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Center exhibition panel with song location images
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Two panels on left wall
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Two panels on right wall
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Introduction to the song and newspaper articles
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Explanation of English lyrics for the six verses.
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Photos of song monuments.
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Photos of Kyoto University Rowing Club's Lake Biwa rowing trip, including a picture of them posing with the Chomeiji song monument.
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Okaya One-Day Exhibition, Mar. 4, 2007 at Canora Hall, Okaya, Nagano.
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Title: Lake Biwa Rowing Song in English 「琵琶湖周航の歌」英語版
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My photo exhibition with two panels showing photos of places mentioned in the song and song monuments.
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Left panel.
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Right panel.
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Below the photos were explanation of the song and English lyrics.
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Some English explanations also provided.
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Yokaichi Exhibition, May 9-27, 2007 at Yokaichi Public Library, HigashiOmi, Shiga. Photo exhibition poster.
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Yokaichi Public Library, near Yokaichi Station. 東近江市 八日市図書館
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2nd floor gallery in Yokaichi Public Library. This floor is also like a coffee shop.
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First panel explaining Verses 1 and 2, Yokaichi Public Library 2nd floor gallery
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Second panel explaining Verses 3 and 4.
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Third panel explaining Verses 5 and 6.
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Fourth panel showing all the song monuments in Shiga and Okaya, Nagano.
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Fifth and final panel showing photos of our song-related activities.
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2nd Imazu Exhibition, May 30 - July 1, 2007 at Biwako Shuko no Uta Shiryokan, Takashima, Shiga. This was the second time to have an exhibition here. Photo exhibition poster.
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One half of the exhibition. It is similar to the exhibition held here a year before, but many new photos have been added. They include photos of the Kyoto Univ. Rowing Club and our activities in the past year.
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1st panel explaining about the exhibition and English song. This exhibition coincides with the June 16, 2007 release of our Lake Biwa Rowing Song CD.
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2nd panel showing Verse 1 (Otsu)
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3rd panel showing Verse 2 (Omatsu or Omi-Maiko)
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4th panel showing Verse 3 (Imazu)
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5th panel showing Verse 4 (Chikubushima)
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6th panel showing Verse 5 (Hikone)
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7th panel showing Verse 6 (Chomeiji)
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8th panel showing song monuments for Verses 1-3
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9th panel showing song monuments for Verses 4-6
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10th panel showing Oguchi Taro song monument and his grave and house in Okaya, Nagano.
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11th panel showing photos of our song-related activities. Our first public performance, appearance on NHK Nodo Jiman, CD recording, etc.
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12th panel showing photos of our song-related activities.
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13th panel showing photos of Kyoto University Rowing Club rowing around Lake Biwa in Aug. 2006.
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Last panel showing news articles and Web pages and people singing the song.
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Maibara Exhibition, July 19 - Aug. 3, 2007 at Lucci Plaza, Maibara, Shiga. Near Omi-Nagaoka Station. Photo exhibition poster.
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Operated by the city, Lucci Plaza is a multi-purpose facility with a concert hall, public library, restaurant, and health and welfare center.
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Eight exhibition panels in the spacious lobby.
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1st panel for Verse 1 and explanation about the exhibition and English song.
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2nd panel showing Verse 2 (Omatsu or Omi-Maiko)
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3rd panel showing Verse 3 (Imazu)
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5th panel showing Verse 4 (Chikubushima)
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5th panel showing Verse 5 (Hikone)
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6th panel showing Verse 6 (Chomeiji)
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7th panel showing photos of our song-related activities. Our first public performance, appearance on NHK Nodo Jiman, CD recording, etc. Also newspaper articles.
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8th panel showing more newspaper articles, and guest book messages.
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Exhibition title even on the rear side of the exhibition panels.
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Shiga JET Art Show, March 20-23, 2008 at Biwako Bunkakan, Otsu, Shiga. Shiga's JET teachers held an art show and I provided photos for Jamie Thompson, a Shiga JET.
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Imazu Jr. High Lake Biwa Rowing Exhibition, July 1-30, 2008 at Imazu Public Library, Takashima, Shiga. I showed mainly photos of Imazu Jr. High's rowing club rowing across Lake Biwa from Nagahama to Imazu.
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The exhibition was at the library entrance with a wall and three showcases.
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On the wall, I had ten frames containing two A4-size photos each.
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Center showcase
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The center showcase introduced the Lake Biwa Rowing Song.
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Center showcase (right part).
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Left showcase
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Right showcase
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The left showcase introduced the traditional-style, wooden fixed-seat boat used to row across the lake.
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The right showcase showed photos of our activities.
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During Aug. 2008, the Imazu Junior High School Rowing Club also held a photo exhibition of their rowing trip across Lake Biwa held in Aug. 2007.
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The photo exhibition was held at the Biwako Shuko no Uta Shiryokan museum. Many of the photos were also contributed by Philbert Ono.
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