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Streets near JR Handa Station.Oct 07, 2018
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In the morning, they pull and park the floats along the streets near JR Handa Station. Oct 07, 2018
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Intricate woodcarvings on a float. They all tell a story, but I haven't had time to learn about it.Oct 07, 2018
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They had to overcome many problems (mostly egotistical, financial, and logistical) before they could get all 31 floats to agree to gather together every five years.It's a grand festival held only eight times so far. The one in 2012 attracted over 500,000 spectators. I believe it, there was a lot of people in this otherwise sleepy city.Oct 07, 2018
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The 31 floats are religious because they come from 10 neighborhoods in Handa and each belong to a Shinto shrine in their respective neighborhoods. They hold their own religious festival every spring. And every 5 years, they all line up in a large parking lot for this Handa Dashi Matsuri.
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The unique thing about the Handa Dashi Matsuri is that although all the floats are religious, it's not a religious festival. It's just a tourist event started in 1979. The local Junior Chamber of Commerce started the festival to mark its 15th anniversary. From 1987, they decided to hold it every 5 years. So it is held on years ending with a "2" or "7."Oct 07, 2018
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The Handa Dashi Matsuri is a huge festival of 31 ornate wooden floats held only once every five years (in years ending in "2" and "7") on the first weekend in Oct. It is a non-religious festival that started in 1979. It has been held only eight times since 1979. The floats are first parked and paraded on the streets near JR Handa Station before they all proceed and gather at a large parking lot. Handa is not far from Nagoya and Toyota. The headquarters of Mizkan vinegar is in Handa. These photos were taken on Oct. 7, 2017.Oct 07, 2018
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.Oct 07, 2018
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.Oct 07, 2018
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.Oct 07, 2018
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Inside Solamachi too.Oct 07, 2018
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.Oct 07, 2018
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.Oct 07, 2018
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.Oct 07, 2018
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Tokyo Skytree and carp streamers.Oct 07, 2018
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.Oct 07, 2018
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.Oct 07, 2018
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Tokyo Skytree and carp streamers.Oct 07, 2018
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.Oct 07, 2018
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.Oct 07, 2018
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.Oct 07, 2018
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The glass bench is shaped like a boat with a few ripples. Made in Nagahama. Unfortunately, this bench cracked and was replaced by a monument made of whitish stone below.Oct 07, 2018
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The verse 3 lyrics are engraved on the middle of the glass bench. Oct 07, 2018
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Toward the lake shore next to Nagahama castle is this glass bench. It's a monument for Biwako Shuko no Uta (Lake Biwa Rowing Song) verse 3 where Nagahama is mentioned.Oct 07, 2018
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Built and unveiled on June 25, 2017 by a non-profit citizens group in Nagahama for the song's 100th anniversary. You can sit on Japan's most expensive public park bench.Oct 07, 2018
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Another Kobe manholeOct 07, 2018
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Kobe manholeOct 07, 2018
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Shopping arcade in Kobe.Oct 07, 2018
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Trash talkOct 07, 2018
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Phone booth at Nankinmachi, Kobe's Chinatown.Oct 07, 2018
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Vending machines in Chinese.Oct 07, 2018
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Nankinmachi, Kobe's Chinatown.Oct 07, 2018
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Gate to Nankinmachi, Kobe's Chinatown.Oct 07, 2018
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Nankinmachi, Kobe's Chinatown.Oct 07, 2018
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Nankinmachi is Kobe's Chinatown.Oct 07, 2018
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The pier that damaged by the Great Hanshin earthquake in 1995 has been retained as is.Oct 07, 2018
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The pier that damaged by the Great Hanshin earthquake in 1995 has been retained as is.Oct 07, 2018
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The pier that damaged by the Great Hanshin earthquake in 1995 has been retained as is.Oct 07, 2018
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The pier that damaged by the Great Hanshin earthquake in 1995 has been retained as is.Oct 07, 2018
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The pier that damaged by the Great Hanshin earthquake in 1995 has been retained as is.Oct 07, 2018
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About Meriken Park.Oct 07, 2018
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About Meriken Pier.Oct 07, 2018
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Kobe's emigrant history.Oct 07, 2018
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Kobe Port Emigrant Ship Boarding MonumentOct 07, 2018
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Kobe Port Emigrant Ship Boarding MonumentOct 07, 2018
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Meriken ParkOct 07, 2018
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Japanese emigrant family going to South America. "From Kobe to the World"Oct 07, 2018
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Kobe Port Emigrant Ship Boarding Monument. 神戸港移民船乗船記念碑Oct 07, 2018
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Meriken Park also has this impressive monument of Japanese emigrants to South America. Built in April 2001 by local Brazilian organizations.Oct 07, 2018
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Restaurant inside Kobe Port Tower.Oct 07, 2018
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Restaurant includes this Kobe Port Tower rice.Oct 07, 2018
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Lower lookout deck.Oct 07, 2018
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Window looking down.Oct 07, 2018
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Another lookout deck.Oct 07, 2018
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View of Kobe and Rokko mountains from Kobe Port Tower.Oct 07, 2018
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Kobe Port Tower view of Kobe and Rokko mountains.Oct 07, 2018
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Kobe PortOct 07, 2018
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Kobe MosiacOct 07, 2018
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Kobe PortOct 07, 2018
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View of Meriken Park from Kobe Port Tower.Oct 07, 2018
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Emigration monument at Meriken Park.Oct 07, 2018
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View of Meriken Park from Kobe Port Tower.Oct 07, 2018
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View of Meriken Park from Kobe Port Tower.Oct 07, 2018
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View of Meriken Park, Kobe's waterfront park that includes Kobe Maritime Museum, South American emigration monument, outdoor sculptures, and the preserved dock that was damaged by the Great Hanshin earthquake in 1995.Oct 07, 2018
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Views from Kobe Port Tower.Oct 07, 2018
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Kobe Port Tower top lookout deck.Oct 07, 2018
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1st floor of Kobe Port Tower.Oct 07, 2018
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All the decks on Kobe Port Tower. Oct 07, 2018
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Kobe Port Tower ticket window. Oct 07, 2018
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Entrance to Kobe Port Tower.Oct 07, 2018
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Kobe Port Tower pillar. Amazingly thin.Oct 07, 2018
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Bottom of Kobe Port Tower.Oct 07, 2018
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Kobe Port TowerOct 07, 2018
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The tower's top five floors are lookout decks accessible by elevator.Oct 07, 2018
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A symbol of Kobe, Kobe Port Tower is 108 meters high, designed like the tsuzumi taiko shoulder drum. Oct 07, 2018
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Approaching Kobe Port Tower, built in 1963 on the fringe of the waterfront Meriken Park.Oct 07, 2018
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Nice stairsOct 07, 2018
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Exhibition room showing emigration photos.Oct 07, 2018
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3rd floorOct 07, 2018
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Artist studioOct 07, 2018
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Corridor on an upper floor.Oct 07, 2018
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Vintage cameraOct 07, 2018
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Electronical appliances.Oct 07, 2018
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Emigrants' luggage.Oct 07, 2018
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Sports equipment.Oct 07, 2018
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Japanese language textbooks.Oct 07, 2018
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This is how the sleeping quarters looked like at the Kobe emigration center.Oct 07, 2018
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This is how the sleeping quarters looked like at the Kobe emigration center.Oct 07, 2018
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This is how the sleeping quarters looked like at the Kobe emigration center.Oct 07, 2018
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Lodging facility reconstructed here.Oct 07, 2018
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Life in the emigration center.Oct 07, 2018
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Emigrant's living quarters.Oct 07, 2018
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Exhibition roomOct 07, 2018
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Pictures of emigrants.Oct 07, 2018
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Statue of emigrants to Brazil. This same statue also stands at Meriken Park in Kobe.Oct 07, 2018
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History of the emigrant center: 2007-2009Oct 07, 2018
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History of the emigrant center: 1970s-80s as a School of Nursing.Oct 07, 2018
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History of the emigrant center: 1950s-60sOct 07, 2018
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History of the emigrant center: 1940sOct 07, 2018
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History of the emigrant center: 1930sOct 07, 2018
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History of the emigrant center.Oct 07, 2018
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It took over 50 days to travel from Japan to South America.Oct 07, 2018
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Travel routes from Japan to South America.Oct 07, 2018
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Emigrant ship to South America.Oct 07, 2018
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Farm toolsOct 07, 2018
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Room showing farm tools.Oct 07, 2018
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Map of Kobe Port on the floor.Oct 07, 2018
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Old Kobe Immigration Center.Oct 07, 2018
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The 1st and 2nd floors have the emigration exhibition rooms. The 3rd floor is mainly offices of local Brazilian groups, and the 4th floor has rented studios for artists.Oct 07, 2018
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Portuguese notices.Oct 07, 2018
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Entrance.Open 10:00 am -5:00 pm (enter by 4:30 pm), closed Mon. (open if a national holiday and closed on Tue. instead) and December 29 to January 3. Admission: FreeOct 07, 2018
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Monument for the "Birthplace of Japan's Emigration to Brazil" (ブラジル移民発祥の地)Oct 07, 2018
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It is also has a consultation center for South American residents of Kobe. Operated by the city of Kobe, the current facility opened on June 3, 2009.15-min. walk from JR Motomachi Station (East Exit) on the JR Tokaido/Kobe Line. Walk straight along Koikawa-suji road (鯉川筋). Or 10-min. walk from Kencho-mae Station on the subway line. From JR Shin-Kobe Station (shinkansen), 10-min. taxi ride.Oct 07, 2018
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During World War II, the facility was used by the Japanese military. Then it became a school for hospital nurses. Today, the building is a South America emigration museum and the base for the Kansai Brazilian Community.There are exhibition rooms showing Kobe's history of Japanese immigration, especially to South America. Art studios, art gallery spaces, and meeting rooms are also provided for cultural exchange. Oct 07, 2018
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This was where the Japanese immigrants would stay for up to 10 days to prepare for their long boat journey and move to South America.Today, the center is partially a museum where a few of the old rooms used by the emigrants have been restored. Other rooms are rented, including an event hall, meeting rooms, and gallery spaces. It includes a consultation center for South American residents of Kobe.
Museu da Emigração e Centro de Intercâmbio Cultural de KobeOct 07, 2018
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Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction was originally the National Emigration Center (国立移民収容所) where Japanese immigrants stayed for orientation before traveling mainly to South America (especially Brazil) by boat.The Emigration Center was used from 1928 to 1971 and it's Japan's only surviving building used for sending Japanese immigrants. Later renamed Kobe Emigrant Education Center and then Kobe Emigrant Assistance Center and Kobe Emigration Center (神戸移住センター).Oct 07, 2018
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Torahime manhole.Oct 06, 2018
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Tobidashi boyaOct 06, 2018
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Rice paddy art in Torahime.Oct 06, 2018
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Local mascot Torapi.Oct 06, 2018
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Food stalls.Oct 06, 2018
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Street performance schedule from 10 am to 4 pm.Oct 06, 2018
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Also on stage.Oct 06, 2018
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Flame juggling.Oct 06, 2018
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Street performers were very good. But it's hot under the sun.Oct 06, 2018
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For kids.Oct 06, 2018
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Entrance to the site. 15-min. walk from JR Torahime Station.Oct 06, 2018
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Mascot Torapi shows the way.Oct 06, 2018
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On the Sports Day national holiday in Oct., top-notch street performers perform from 10 am to 4 pm in Torahime, at the Torahime Ikigai Center parking lot (虎姫いきがいセンター). 15-min. walk from JR Torahime Station. Website: http://torass.com/Oct 06, 2018
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Signs of age in many places, but it adds to the rustic charm.Oct 06, 2018
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Nature trying to reclaim its place.Oct 06, 2018
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Looks like no one will repair this building.Oct 06, 2018
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Roof needs repair.Oct 06, 2018
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Amazing that this station is still being used. I figure its days are numbered though.Oct 06, 2018
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Shin-Yokaichi Station looks brown from the sides, but it's green on the front.Oct 06, 2018
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Wish we could go up to the 2nd floor.Oct 06, 2018
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Ceiling light.Oct 06, 2018
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I wonder how old these benches are. Older than my mom perhaps.Oct 06, 2018
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Waiting room inside Shin-Yokaichi Station.Oct 06, 2018
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Train ticket window is manned only in the mroning.Oct 06, 2018
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Love the inside of Shin-Yokaichi Station.Oct 06, 2018
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Inside Shin-Yokaichi Station.Oct 06, 2018
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TurnstileOct 06, 2018
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Tourists don’t normally get off at this station since most attractions are at the next stop, Yokaichi Station.Oct 06, 2018
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Konan Railway originally operated the railway between Yokaichi and Omi-Hachiman before it merged with another company that later merged with Ohmi Railways.Oct 06, 2018
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Shin-Yokaichi Station is a Western-style, two-story wooden building built in 1913. The second floor is closed to the public due to old age. It originally housed the Konan Railway company’s head office (湖南鉄道).Oct 06, 2018
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Train going to Omi-Hachiman from Shin-Yokaichi Station.Oct 06, 2018
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Shin-Yokaichi Station on the Ohmi Railway, the stop before Yokaichi Station terminal.Oct 06, 2018
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Shin-Yokaichi Station on the Ohmi Railway, the stop before Yokaichi Station terminal.Oct 06, 2018
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JR Nara StationOct 06, 2018
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Sento-kun mascotOct 06, 2018
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Sento-kun mascotOct 06, 2018
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Inside former Nara Station.Oct 06, 2018
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Former JR Nara Station is used as a tourist facility.Oct 06, 2018
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Scale model of the old Todaiji Temple.Oct 06, 2018
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Great Buddha, Todaiji Temple, NaraOct 06, 2018
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