 Last additions - Other sights in Maibara |
The old Maibara City Hall that was near Maibara Station. Replaced by the new city hall next to Maibara Station.Sep 29, 2016
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A temporary tower was constructed to view the paddy art. But it was covered with bird droppings and kind of scary for people afraid of heights.Sep 19, 2016
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Rice paddy art by 180 junior high students from Yokosuka visiting Maibara in late May 2016. It's their city's mascot Sucurry.Sep 19, 2016
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Rice paddy art by 180 junior high students from Yokosuka visiting Maibara in late May 2016. It's their city's mascot.Sep 19, 2016
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Gate to Kannonji temple.Apr 15, 2014
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Train going to Omi-Nagaoka Station in spring.Apr 15, 2014
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Jul 19, 2011
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Kannon statue at Kannonji temple.Jul 19, 2011
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Jul 19, 2011
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Kannon statue at Kannonji.Jul 19, 2011
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A little path lined with little Kannon statues at Kannonji.Jul 19, 2011
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Little shrine nearby.Jul 19, 2011
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Hondo on left and Yakushido on right.Jul 19, 2011
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Yakushido Hall 薬師堂Jul 19, 2011
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Corridor connecting the Hondo to the Yakushido Hall.Jul 19, 2011
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Kannonji temple HondoJul 19, 2011
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Kannonji temple bell.Jul 19, 2011
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KannonjiJul 19, 2011
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About the Hondo hall.Jul 19, 2011
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Altar inside Hondo.Jul 19, 2011
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Kannonji temple Hondo main hall in Maibara, Shiga. Ishida Mitsunari was suppsedly a young monk here where he met Toyotomi Hideyoshi.Jul 19, 2011
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Steps to the Hondo main hall of Kannonji temple.Jul 19, 2011
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Map of Kannonji temple grounds.Jul 19, 2011
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About Mitsunari servng tea to Hideyoshi.Jul 19, 2011
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Well where Ishida Mitsunari fetched water for tea he made for Toyotomi Hideyoshi in three servings at different temperatures to quench Hideyoshi's thirst well.Jul 19, 2011
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Well where Ishida Mitsunari fetched water for tea he made for Toyotomi Hideyoshi in three servings. 観音寺 水汲みの井戸Jul 19, 2011
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About Kannonji temple in Maibara.Jul 19, 2011
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Omote path in Kannonji temple in Maibara.Jul 19, 2011
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Kannonji temple in Maibara. It belongs to the Tendai Buddhist sect.Jul 19, 2011
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Gate of Kannonji temple in Maibara. MAPJul 19, 2011
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Gate of Kannonji temple in Maibara. Kannonji temple is noted as the place where Toyotomi Hideyoshi rested during falconry session when he met Ishida Mitsunari who was studying at the temple.Jul 19, 2011
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Kannonji Pond 観音寺池Jul 19, 2011
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Pond in front of Kannonji temple in Maibara.Jul 19, 2011
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Way to Kannonji temple in Maibara.Jul 19, 2011
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Scenery on the way to Kannonji temple in Maibara. Mt. Ibuki and rice paddies.Jul 19, 2011
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Turn in here to go to Kannonji temple in Maibara.Jul 19, 2011
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Jul 22, 2009
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Jul 22, 2009
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Bonbai (Bonsai Plum Tree) exhibitionJul 22, 2009
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LodgingJul 22, 2009
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Green Park Santo tennis courtsJul 22, 2009
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Orchid exhibition. Held at the same time and place as the Bonbai (Bonsai Plum Tree) exhibition.Jul 22, 2009
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Mini golfJul 22, 2009
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Auto camping areaJul 22, 2009
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Kamo Ike-so's winter special: Soba noodles with duck meat.Jul 22, 2009
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Kamo Ike-so Bihada-no-yu hot spring bath 鴨池荘 美肌の湯Jul 22, 2009
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LodgingJul 22, 2009
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Ibuki no Mieru Bijutsukan. See Mt. Ibuki from the museum.Jul 22, 2009
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Green Park Santo: Ibuki no Mieru Bijutsukan (Ibuki Museum of Art). Small exhibition space with meeting rooms. グリーンパーク山東、伊吹の見える美術館Jul 22, 2009
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Kamo Ike-so ryokan, restaurant and spaJul 22, 2009
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Bonbai (Bonsai Plum Tree) exhibitionJul 22, 2009
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Green Park Santo is an outdoor recreational area with exhibition halls, park, lodging, restaurant, tennis courts, and miniature golf.Jul 22, 2009
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Green Park Santo: Spark Santo. Large indoor space. Venue for the annual Bonbai (Bonsai Plum Tree) exhibition during Jan. to March.Jul 22, 2009
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Bonbai (Bonsai Plum Tree) exhibition at Green Park Santo. Held at Green Park Santo's Spark Santo during Jan. to March. The blossoms might not be in bloom during Jan. MAPJul 22, 2009
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People from Miyazaki Prefecture which will host the next Sports Recreation meet in 2009, do some PR.Nov 06, 2008
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People from Miyazaki Prefecture which will host the next Sports Recreation meet in 2009, do some PR.Nov 06, 2008
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JR Maibara Station with a Spo-rec welcome banner.Nov 06, 2008
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During the closing ceremony, Maibara Mayor Michio Hirao offer congratulations.Nov 06, 2008
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Banners line the way back to Maibara Station.Nov 06, 2008
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The three South Korean aerobics teams were awarded with the International Exchange Award.Nov 06, 2008
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Awards ceremony with the winning teams on stage.Nov 06, 2008
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Aerobics team from Hiroshima.Nov 06, 2008
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The MC was an NHK Otsu TV newscaster.Nov 06, 2008
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The winning teams performed their routines again.Nov 06, 2008
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As each winner was announced, the respective team cheered and went backstage. The senior group was of course a winner.Nov 06, 2008
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At 2 pm, all the teams sat in the front to listen to the announcement of the winners.Nov 06, 2008
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This one-hour joint aerobics session was called the "Memorial Program."Nov 06, 2008
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Outside the hall were a few food booths and Spo-rec mascot Caffy walking around.Nov 06, 2008
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The hall lobby also had articles and snapshots of the aerobics event the day before.Nov 06, 2008
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Posters for aerobics teams made by local school children.Nov 06, 2008
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Posters for aerobics teams made by local school children.Nov 06, 2008
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After lunch, everyone participated in a joint aerobics session at 1 pm with a well-known instructor.Nov 06, 2008
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Maibara's official mascot, a family of fireflies.Nov 06, 2008
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After the aerobics performances, there was a one-hour lunch break at noon, and a group picture-taking session of all the aerobics teams and officials.Nov 06, 2008
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The hall lobby had posters showing Maibara's major sights.Nov 06, 2008
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Poster for the Tokimeki SilversNov 06, 2008
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Group shotNov 06, 2008
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Aerobics team from Miyagi.Nov 06, 2008
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Aerobics team from Tokushima.Nov 06, 2008
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Aerobics team from Shiga.Nov 06, 2008
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Aerobics team from Hiroshima.Nov 06, 2008
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Local children watch aerobics behind a "Welcome to Maibara" sign.Nov 06, 2008
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Audience in the seats.Nov 06, 2008
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The contestants had to be at least 20 years old, but I think most people looked middle-aged.Nov 06, 2008
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Tokimeki SilversNov 06, 2008
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Each team had to have 3 to 5 people performing 90 sec. to 120 sec. long. The routine was required to include jumping jacks, kicks, and push ups.Nov 06, 2008
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Tokimeki Silvers ときめきシルバーズNov 06, 2008
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The highlight and newsmaker was this group called the Tokimeki Silvers consisting of women in their 80s and 90s. They were from Shiga.Nov 06, 2008
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Sports Recreation Shiga 2008 was held in Shiga during Oct. 18-21, 2008. Various sports tournaments were held all around Shiga. The aerobics competition was held in Maibara. Maibara Station had this sign.Nov 06, 2008
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Banners guide the way to the Shiga Prefectural Cultural and Industrial Exchange Hall (Shiga Kenritsu Bunka Sangyo Koryu Kaikan) 滋賀県立文化産業交流会館Nov 06, 2008
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Inside the hall with the aerobics competition which started at 9:30 am on Oct. 20, 2008. The hall was filled with energy and cheering. Thirty-nine teams of 3 to 5 people competed, totalling about 190 competitors. Three South Korean teams also competed.Nov 06, 2008
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Shiga Prefectural Cultural and Industrial Exchange Hall (Shiga Kenritsu Bunka Sangyo Koryu Kaikan) 滋賀県立文化産業交流会館Nov 06, 2008
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A Caffy doll in front of the hall. Aerobics participants from all over Japan gathered in the hall. The Sports Recreation event is held annually in a different prefecture. It is open to adults of all ages.Nov 06, 2008
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Sign to city hall with misspelled word. "Distract" should be "District."Jan 17, 2006
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Lake BiwaJan 17, 2006
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Lake Biwa shoreJan 17, 2006
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Lake Biwa shore. If you leave Maibara Station and head straight for the lake, this is what you will see.Jan 17, 2006
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