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The Wedded Rocks are part of Futami Okitama Shrine known for frog sculptures. 二見興玉神社Apr 23, 2007
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People then tore off the zigzag paper from the shimenawa rope and dipped it into the hot water and wiped themselves on their face, etc., for healing prayers.Apr 22, 2007
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The festival ended in about an hour.Apr 22, 2007
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Shopping street near Ontakesan StationApr 22, 2007
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This god is called Hikohohode-no-Mikoto which brings food from the mountains. Negi-no-Mai is nicknamed Dedenko-mai, in reference to the taiko drum beat ("dedenko").Apr 22, 2007
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Ontakesan StationApr 22, 2007
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This ceremony is called Yubana, meaning "hot-water flowers."Apr 22, 2007
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A total of five gods are depicted in this sacred dance. Today, "Negi" refers to the rank of a Shinto priest. During the Edo Period, "Negi" referred to Shinto priests in general. 山の幸の神「彦火火出見命(ひこほほでみApr 22, 2007
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Negi-no-Mai Sacred Dance at Tenso Shrine on April 21, starting at 3 pm. 禰宜の舞Apr 22, 2007
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After the Negi-no-Mai Dance, the shrine priest mixes branches and paper in boiling water. 「お湯花（ゆばな）」という儀式Apr 22, 2007
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A small square area with a straw mat enclosed by a shimenawa sacred rope is the makeshift stage for the Negi-no-Mai Sacred Dance at Tenso Shrine.Apr 22, 2007
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This last god, called Oyamazumi-no-Mikoto, threw mochi rice cakes to everyone. He brings water, greenery, etc. from the mountains. 大山Apr 22, 2007
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Another nearby shrine is Tenso Jinja, a 5-min. walk from Ontakesan Station. This is the schedule for their annual Negi-no-Mai Dance held on April 21.Apr 22, 2007
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Tenso Shrine altarApr 22, 2007
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The dance is a prayer for a good harvest and to ward off bad luck. This dance was once performed by about 20 shrines along the Tamagawa River in Tokyo and Kawasaki. Now, only this shrine performs it in Tokyo. 天児屋根命(あめのこやねのみ�This god is called Amenokoyane-no-Mikoto (god of festivals).
天狗様「猿田彦命(さるたひこのみこと)」や、神事、祭りを司る神「天児屋根命(あめのこやねのみこと)」、山の幸の神「彦火火出見命(ひこほほでみのみこと)」など、それぞれの役どころを表現する個性豊かな神の舞を見せてくれる。Apr 22, 2007
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Tenso Shrine 天祖神社Apr 22, 2007
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Wedded Pine TreesApr 22, 2007
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Ontake Jinja, main hall on right.Apr 22, 2007
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Closeup of rear wall sculpture.Apr 22, 2007
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Tenso Shrine 天祖神社Apr 22, 2007
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Ontake Jinja 御嶽神社Apr 22, 2007
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Path to Ontake Jinja.Apr 22, 2007
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Behind Ontake Shrine's main hall is a wall of sculpture.Apr 22, 2007
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Ontakesan Station on the Tokyu Ikegami Line which starts at Gotanda Station. 東急池上線御嶽山駅Apr 22, 2007
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Haijima Station platform 拝島駅Apr 22, 2007
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Walking guide to Fussa at Haijima Station.Apr 22, 2007
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JR Haijima Station being renovated in early 2007. 拝島駅Apr 22, 2007
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Another manhole with the city's flower, bird, and tree, and Tanabata.Apr 22, 2007
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Fussa manhole cover with Tanabata designApr 22, 2007
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Sign in EnglishApr 22, 2007
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Park to meet someone special and to "create happiness" as the name "Fussa" implies.Apr 22, 2007
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Jogging route along Tamagawa RiverApr 22, 2007
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Tamagawa Josui canal in FussaApr 22, 2007
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Tamagawa RiverApr 22, 2007
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Kanizaka Park near Tamagawa River かに坂公園Apr 22, 2007
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Kami Josui ParkApr 22, 2007
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Map along the Tamagawa RiverApr 22, 2007
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Kami Josui Park near Tamagawa Josui canal. 加美上水公園Apr 22, 2007
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JR Fussa StationApr 22, 2007
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JR Fussa Station platformApr 22, 2007
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JR Fussa Station, South sideApr 22, 2007
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JR Fussa Station, South sideApr 22, 2007
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JR Fussa Station connects to SeiyuApr 22, 2007
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JR Fussa Station, North sideApr 22, 2007
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JR Fussa Station, North sideApr 22, 2007
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JR Fussa Station on the Ome Line. 福生駅Apr 22, 2007
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Don't climb up any trees or step into the azalea bushes please. この叔父、つつじに入っちゃダメですよ。Apr 22, 2007
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Right after hitting the first target, the archer starts to pull out another arrow for the next target.Apr 22, 2007
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The wooden target boards have an envelope of confetti stuck on the back so it explodes when the target breaks apart.Apr 22, 2007
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This is the first target which is near the starting point. Love it when the target shatters like that.Apr 22, 2007
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Local high school girl proudly rides back to the starting point amid applause.Apr 22, 2007
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The crowd favorite was this high school girl. See the arrow pierce the wooden target.Apr 22, 2007
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Woman archerApr 22, 2007
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This is the second target at the center of the archery course. This is where the biggest crowd was.Apr 22, 2007
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Woman archer misses her target.Apr 22, 2007
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Arrow in mid-air. Asakusa Yabusame.Apr 22, 2007
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The archers return to the starting point.Apr 22, 2007
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Dead on!Apr 22, 2007
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Setting up the wooden target.Apr 22, 2007
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Bull's eye. This is the third and last target along the course. It is quite difficult to hit all three targets, especially the last one.Apr 22, 2007
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The horseback archer raises his bow and arrow high in the air as he nears the target.Apr 22, 2007
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Deer skinApr 22, 2007
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First, the horses, archers, and attendants parade along the entire course.Apr 22, 2007
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Yabusame archerApr 22, 2007
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ArcherApr 22, 2007
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Wooden targetsApr 22, 2007
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The 25th Asakusa Yabusame horseback archery was held on April 21, 2007 at Sumida Park.Apr 22, 2007
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Parallel to Sumida River, the archery course is straight and narrow, stretching from the Tobu Line bridge to Kototoi Bridge.Apr 22, 2007
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Raised dirt along the archery course.Apr 22, 2007
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The course has three targets which the archers will shoot arrows at.Apr 22, 2007
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Shopping street near North side of Kokubunji StationApr 22, 2007
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Kokubunji Station, North sideApr 22, 2007
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Kokubunji Station, North ExitApr 22, 2007
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Inside Kokubunji StationApr 22, 2007
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Inside Kokubunji StationApr 22, 2007
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Kokubunji Station, North EntranceApr 22, 2007
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JR Kokubunji Station, South Entrance.Apr 22, 2007
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Administrative building which seems to have been part of the Iwasaki villa.Apr 22, 2007
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Inside Administrative buildingApr 22, 2007
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Grass 大芝生Apr 22, 2007
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FountainApr 22, 2007
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Koyo-tei tea ceremony pavilion 紅葉亭Apr 22, 2007
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Koyo-tei tea ceremony pavilion, available for rent.Apr 22, 2007
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View from Koyo-teiApr 22, 2007
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The garden is also noted for fall leaves.Apr 22, 2007
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Benten PondApr 22, 2007
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Natural spring 湧水Apr 22, 2007
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次郎弁天の池Apr 22, 2007
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Bato Kannon on top of a hill. 馬頭観音Apr 22, 2007
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Natural spring 湧水Apr 22, 2007
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Natural springApr 22, 2007
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Bamboo groveApr 22, 2007
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Takenoko bamboo shootApr 22, 2007
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HanamomoApr 22, 2007
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HanamomoApr 22, 2007
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Map of Tonogayato Teien Garden.Apr 22, 2007
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Greenery greets you first.Apr 22, 2007
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Entrance to Tonogayato Teien Garden, 2-min. walk from Kokubunji Station.Apr 22, 2007
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ハナモモ はなかいどApr 22, 2007
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Tamagawa Josui Aqueduct lined with cherry trees. I missed the full bloom period.Apr 20, 2007
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Tamagawa Josui Aqueduct goes on for over 40 km to Yotsuya in Tokyo.Apr 20, 2007
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Materials and technique used for the Tamagawa Josui floodgate in the Edo Period.Apr 20, 2007
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Tamagawa Josui Aqueduct required constant repair and maintenance during the Edo Period. It created new jobs for Hamura residents (mostly farmers).Apr 20, 2007
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Tamagawa Josui AqueductApr 20, 2007
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Cherry treesApr 20, 2007
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Park adjacent to Tamagawa Josui AqueductApr 20, 2007
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Map of Tamagawa Josui AqueductApr 20, 2007
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Walking path parallel to Tamagawa Josui Aqueduct. These are all cherry trees.Apr 20, 2007
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Statue of the Tamagawa brothersApr 20, 2007
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Floodgate. The position and length is almost the same as the original one built in the 17th century. Only the materials have been replaced with concrete. Water from the Tamagawa River going to Tamagawa Josui canal/Aqueduct.Apr 20, 2007
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Statue of the Tamagawa brothers who were consigned to build the Tamagawa Josui Aqueduct.Apr 20, 2007
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Tamagawa Josui Aqueduct entrance.Apr 20, 2007
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Tamagawa RiverApr 20, 2007
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Tamagawa River is dammed here by Hamura Intake Weir. Some of the diverted water is released back into Tamagawa River on the right.Apr 20, 2007
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Tamagawa Josui floodgate. Hamura is noted as the starting point of the Tamagawa Josui Aqueduct built by the Tamagawa farmer brothers in 1653 to supply water to the growing and thirsty city of Edo.Apr 20, 2007
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Entry point of Tamagawa Josui Aqueduct straight ahead. This water has been diverted from the Tamagawa River (on the right).Apr 20, 2007
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Start of Tamagawa Josui Aqueduct. The Aqueduct was built in 1653, 50 years after Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu moved to Edo. 玉川上水Apr 20, 2007
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Weeping cherryApr 20, 2007
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Weeping cherry next to the water park.Apr 20, 2007
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Tamagawa River has a good number of cherry trees in Hamura.Apr 20, 2007
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Weeping cherriesApr 20, 2007
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White tulips starting to bloom.Apr 20, 2007
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PR posterApr 20, 2007
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Hamura Tulip Festival, TokyoApr 20, 2007
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Tulips in various stages.Apr 20, 2007
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Food and souvenir stalls. The local tourist association also had a stall where I got maps of Hamura and directions to the nearby Tamagawa Josui Aqueduct.Apr 20, 2007
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Lookout deckApr 20, 2007
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Red and goldApr 20, 2007
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Big, bulbous white ones.Apr 20, 2007
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View from lookout deck.Apr 20, 2007
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Clean water flows through the field.Apr 20, 2007
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View from lookout deck.Apr 20, 2007
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Purple PrinceApr 20, 2007
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Don QuixoteApr 20, 2007
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View from lookout deck.Apr 20, 2007
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Plot with exotic tulips.Apr 20, 2007
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Don QuixoteApr 20, 2007
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Daytona with frayed edgesApr 20, 2007
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Don Quixote tulip, obviously for lovers. Almost like a rose.Apr 20, 2007
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Greenish tulip.Apr 20, 2007
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Hamura Tulip Festival, TokyoApr 20, 2007
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DaytonaApr 20, 2007
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Lily RosaApr 20, 2007
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Mickey Mouse tulips. Wonder why it's called Mickey Mouse. No big ears...Apr 20, 2007
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Mickey Mouse tulips.Apr 20, 2007
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One plot had more exotic tulips such as this one called Mickey Mouse.Apr 20, 2007
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A bee's eye view.Apr 20, 2007
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Purple PrinceApr 20, 2007
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Red tulipsApr 20, 2007
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Hamura Tulip Festival, TokyoApr 20, 2007
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Quite overwhelming with about 360,000 tulip bulbs.Apr 20, 2007
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The tulip fields cover about 23,000 sq. meters. These are originally rice paddies. The tulips are grown when the rice paddies are not used during Nov.-May.Apr 20, 2007
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Tulips everywhere. The Tulip Festival started in 1988 when a group started a flower and greenery campaign in the city.Apr 20, 2007
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Tulip Festival ahead. Free admission. The Tulip Matsuri Festival comes on the heels of Hamura's Sakura Matsuri held in early April along the Tamagawa River.Apr 20, 2007
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On the weekends, free shuttle bus to the tulip festival from Hamura Station West Exit. It's short bus ride.Apr 20, 2007
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Hamura Station (West Entrance) on the JR Ome Line.Apr 20, 2007
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Tokyo and the Kanto region's largest tulip field attains full bloom every mid-April. The Tulip Matsuri Festival is held for about 10 days, covering two weekends. It comes on the heels of Hamura's Sakura Matsuri held in early April along the Tamagawa River. On the weekend, free shuttle buses from Hamura Station take you to the tulip field. Closest station is Hamura Station (East Entrance) on the JR Ome Line. 羽村駅Apr 20, 2007
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Bravo!Apr 20, 2007
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ClogsApr 20, 2007
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The name of her teahouse was Matsubaya which was the last teahouse in the Yoshiwara district.Apr 20, 2007
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She put her clogs again and completed her return trip.Apr 20, 2007
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Her attendants keep her steady as she changes her footwear.Apr 20, 2007
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Before crossing the busy intersection, oiran takes off her clogs to wear normal slippers.Apr 20, 2007
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Oiran Dochu procession, TokyoApr 20, 2007
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The procession passes by Ichiyo sakura trees.Apr 20, 2007
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KamuroApr 20, 2007
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Oiran Dochu procession, TokyoApr 20, 2007
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I can only wonder how much this kimono costs.Apr 20, 2007
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After the oiran show, the Oiran Dochu procession is held again for the return trip from 3 pm.Apr 20, 2007
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Oiran have their obi sash tied in the front instead of the back like geisha in Kyoto.Apr 20, 2007
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Great showApr 20, 2007
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At the end of the oiran show, they posed for photographers.Apr 20, 2007
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Very colorful under the sun.Apr 20, 2007
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Spectacular kimonoApr 20, 2007
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Her obi sash is also very ornate.Apr 20, 2007
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I was shooting like rapid-fire continuous mode.Apr 20, 2007
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Oiran dances with her kamuro attendantsApr 20, 2007
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Back viewApr 20, 2007
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Oiran dances.Apr 20, 2007
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Her customer smokes the pipe.Apr 20, 2007
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Lighting a tobacco pipe. (Real smoke)Apr 20, 2007
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The gold folding screen, koto music, and dance made it a real visual treat.Apr 20, 2007
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Oiran drinks sake.Apr 20, 2007
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