 Last additions - Kyoto city 京都市 |
Nov 18, 2007
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Otowa no Taki waterfallsNov 18, 2007
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Kiyomizu-dera is the 16th temple in the Saigoku Western Japan pilgrimage circuit. The Hondo main hall dates from 1633.Nov 18, 2007
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Deck of Kiyomizu-dera main hallNov 18, 2007
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Jishu Jinja Shrine 地主神社Nov 18, 2007
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Kyoto Tower in the distance as seen from Kiyomizu-dera.Nov 18, 2007
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Kiyomizu-dera temple on wooden stilts. Kiyomizu-dera belongs to its own independent Buddhist sect.Nov 18, 2007
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This is Seiryu-e, a blue dragon dance held near the steps on March 15-17, April 3, and Sept. 15-17 at 2 pm. 青龍会Nov 18, 2007
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The Seiryu-e includes a procession of native-attired men.Nov 18, 2007
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Kiyomizu-dera GateNov 18, 2007
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Start of the Blue Dragon dance (Seiryu-e) at Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto. Nov 18, 2007
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Path to Kiyomizu-dera is a slope lined with souvenir shops, a tourist trap.Nov 18, 2007
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GateNov 18, 2007
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Huge crowdOct 14, 2007
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Shijo-dori street and Naginata float. This area was the most crowded.Oct 14, 2007
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Flute players on Minami-Kannon Yama float. 南観音山Oct 14, 2007
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Naginata float at nightOct 14, 2007
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Naginata float at nightOct 14, 2007
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Naginata float at nightOct 14, 2007
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Bridge to the Minami-Kannon Yama float. 南観音山Oct 14, 2007
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Shijo-dori street and Naginata float. This area was the most crowded.Oct 14, 2007
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Shijo-dori street toward Naginata floatOct 14, 2007
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Shijo-dori street toward Naginata floatOct 14, 2007
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Outside view from the floatOct 14, 2007
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Minami-Kannon Yama float. 南観音山Oct 14, 2007
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Bridge to the Minami-Kannon Yama float. 南観音山Oct 14, 2007
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Minami-Kannon Yama float. 南観音山Oct 14, 2007
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Front of the floatOct 14, 2007
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Bridge to the Minami-Kannon Yama float. 南観音山Oct 14, 2007
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Outside view from the house connected to the float.Oct 14, 2007
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Outside view from the house connected to the float.Oct 14, 2007
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Statue of Minami-Kannon inside the house connected to the float.Oct 14, 2007
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CeilingOct 14, 2007
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A pole in the middleOct 14, 2007
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BellsOct 14, 2007
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The public can enter the float through a small bridge connecting the float to a house.Oct 14, 2007
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Front of the float with small taiko drums. They sit on a very narrow bench along the edges.Oct 14, 2007
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On the top deck of the float where the musicians play. It is a very small space.Oct 14, 2007
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On the narrow bridge to the float.Oct 14, 2007
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Minami-Kannon Yama floatOct 14, 2007
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Statue of Minami-Kannon inside the house connected to the float.Oct 14, 2007
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I went up to the 2nd floor of the house and lined up to enter the Minami-Kannon Yama float.Oct 14, 2007
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People line up to enter the Minami-Kannon Yama float.Oct 14, 2007
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Crowd on Shijo-dori streetOct 14, 2007
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Minami-Kannon Yama float 南観音山Oct 14, 2007
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Girls in yukata singing in front of Minami-Kannon Yama float to attract donors.Oct 14, 2007
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Minami-Kannon Yama floatOct 14, 2007
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Minami Kannon-yama float and flute playersOct 14, 2007
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Crowd and floats on Shijo-dori street as darkness sets in.Oct 14, 2007
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If you like women in yukata, see the Yoiyama (or Yoiyoiyama or Yoiyoiyoiyama during the three evenings before the main Gion Matsuri parade).Oct 14, 2007
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Crowd and floats om Shijo-dori street 四条通りOct 14, 2007
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A plastic sheet protects the tapestry from rain (it was a cloudy day)Oct 14, 2007
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Minami Kannon-yama floatOct 14, 2007
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Crowd on one of the main streetsOct 14, 2007
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Teens in yukataOct 14, 2007
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Side street to Minami Kannon-yama floatOct 14, 2007
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Minami Kannon-yama floatOct 14, 2007
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Yoshikawa: A special treat is that private residences in the old kimono merchant district open up their entryways to show folding screens, kimono, and other treasures.Oct 14, 2007
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Matsuzakaya 松坂屋Oct 14, 2007
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YoshikawaOct 14, 2007
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YoshikawaOct 14, 2007
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Geta for 600 yenOct 14, 2007
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Souvenir hunters. Cheap geta clogs and yukata (made in China) are sold.Oct 14, 2007
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Maiko in my midstOct 14, 2007
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Tenjin-yamaOct 14, 2007
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Tenjin-yama 天神山Oct 14, 2007
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Yamabushi-yama 山伏山Oct 14, 2007
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Yamabushi-yamaOct 14, 2007
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Side street of food and souvenir stallsOct 14, 2007
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Yamabushi-yama residence opened up for public displayOct 14, 2007
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A real crowd pleaser. Thanks for posing!Oct 14, 2007
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Maiko poseOct 14, 2007
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Maiko poses in front of the Naginata-boko float across the street in KyotoOct 14, 2007
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Maiko alertOct 14, 2007
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People vying to see Naginata-boko float.Oct 14, 2007
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Bridge to the float.Oct 14, 2007
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Even before evening comes, a large crowd stop to see the Naginata-boko float at Shijo-Karasuma.Oct 14, 2007
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On July 16, the night before the Gion Matsuri Yamaboko Junko parade of floats, the Yoiyama display of floats lit up at night attract huge crowds in central Kyoto. You can also enter some of the grand floats.Oct 14, 2007
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Cherry Dance, Kyoto.Mar 30, 2007
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These dance photos were taken in April 2002. Note that taking pictures and videos of the dance are no longer allowed.Mar 30, 2007
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Kyoto geiko and maiko at their best for the finale.Mar 30, 2007
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Climax with cherry blossom motif.Mar 30, 2007
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Somebody had a big head...Mar 30, 2007
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Miyako Odori, KyotoMar 30, 2007
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AutumnMar 30, 2007
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A playMar 30, 2007
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A hanamichi is also on the left side of the theater.Mar 30, 2007
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Main stage at front.Mar 30, 2007
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The cherry dance consists of several acts each with a different dance or play.Mar 30, 2007
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Note that taking pictures and videos are not allowed.Mar 30, 2007
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Maiko and geisha can often be seen in Gion.Mar 30, 2007
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Gate to Kobu Kaburenjo Theater. Four shows daily in April, lasting about 1 hour (too short). Ticket prices range from 1900 yen to 4300 yen.Mar 30, 2007
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We were right near the hanamichi where the geisha performed.Mar 30, 2007
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Gate to Kobu Kaburenjo Theater. You can make ticket reservations by phone, or go directly to the theater ticket office and buy tickets.Mar 30, 2007
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Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theater. Ticket office is on the right. Best to buy tickets at least a few days in advance.Mar 30, 2007
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"Miyako Odori" poster and paper lantern.Mar 30, 2007
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PR posters and paper lanterns for the Miyako Odori are everywhere.Mar 30, 2007
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Ichiriki, a famous geisha tea house.Mar 30, 2007
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More signposts reading "Miyako Odori." "Miyako" means capital (Kyoto was once Japan's capital city), and "Odori" means dance.Mar 30, 2007
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Entrance to the road leading to the Cherry Dance theater (Gion Kobu Kaburenjo) in the Gion district. The sign says "Miyako Odori."Mar 30, 2007
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"Miyako Odori" sign post. Performed for over a century, the dance makes April a very special time in Kyoto. It helps to hone the dance and musical skills of the geiko and maiko who diligently practice for this annual dance.Mar 30, 2007
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"Miyako Odori" poster in English.Mar 30, 2007
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Disassembly. The wheel axel is made of steel.Jul 17, 2006
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Gion Matsuri poster for 2004.Jul 17, 2006
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Disassembly occurs soon after the procession ends.Jul 17, 2006
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Minami-Kannon Yama float always appears last in the parade. (This float now appears in the Ato Matsuri parade on July 24.) 南観音山Jul 17, 2006
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御池通りJul 17, 2006
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DisassemblyJul 17, 2006
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At the end of the route, the last floats arrive here by 1:20 pm or so. So if you want to see the float procession, be in Kyoto by 1 pm and go to the end of the route.Jul 17, 2006
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Fune Hoko boat-shaped float makes the turn.船鉾Jul 17, 2006
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This road has paid seating, but most are empty. Probably too hot to sit over the asphalt.Jul 17, 2006
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The front wheels are placed on wet strips of bamboo.Jul 17, 2006
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Oike-dori is a wide road and the last stretch of the procession. 御池通りJul 17, 2006
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They are pulling floats weighing 10 tons.Jul 17, 2006
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The yama floats have no problem turning.Jul 17, 2006
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Fune Hoko boat-shaped float. 船鉾Jul 17, 2006
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Successful corner turn to Oike-dori streetJul 17, 2006
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When the wheels are on the bamboo strips, they pull.Jul 17, 2006
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Another float is preparing to make the turn.Jul 17, 2006
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A sea of people in front of Kyoto City Hall. 京都市役所前Jul 17, 2006
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So why does it have a tree growing on the roof?Jul 17, 2006
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Turning the hoko float at the Kyoto Gion Matsuri.Jul 17, 2006
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An ambulance comes through, probably with someone suffering from heat stroke.Jul 17, 2006
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Huge crowd watch the floats turn at the corner in front of Kyoto City Hall. 京都市役所前Jul 17, 2006
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The Fune Hoko is a unique, boat-shaped float. 船鉾Jul 17, 2006
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There are nine of these giant hoko floats.Jul 17, 2006
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Fune Hoko boat-shaped float. 船鉾Jul 17, 2006
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Shijo-dori street is the first segment of the procession route. 四条通りJul 17, 2006
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Shijo-dori street 四条通りJul 17, 2006
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The wheel's diameter is 1.9 meter.Jul 17, 2006
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The hoko floats are about 20 meters tall.Jul 17, 2006
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Pulling a float at the Kyoto Gion Matsuri.Jul 17, 2006
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Tsuki Hoko 月鉾Jul 17, 2006
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Tapestry on Urade Yama float depicting's Japan's Scenic Trio 占出山Jul 17, 2006
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He steers the rear wheels with a wedged stick.Jul 17, 2006
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Urade Yama float 占出山Jul 17, 2006
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Tsuki Hoko (Moon Float) 月鉾Jul 17, 2006
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Tsuki Hoko月鉾Jul 17, 2006
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Pulling the Tsuki Hoko. Also see the video at YouTube.Notice the crescent moon design on their happi coats.Jul 17, 2006
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Yama floatJul 17, 2006
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Naginata Hoko 長刀鉾Jul 17, 2006
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Kanko HokoJul 17, 2006
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Naginata Hoko and chigo child 稚児Jul 17, 2006
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Naginata Hoko and chigo child 稚児長刀鉾Jul 17, 2006
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The Naginata Hoko is the only one with a live sacred child called "Chigo."長刀鉾Jul 17, 2006
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Gion Matsuri is one of Japan's grandest festivals. Held annually in July, the festival's climax is on the 17th and 24th when giant, wooden-wheeled floats are pulled through the streets.This is at the starting point of the Yamahoko Junko procession on July 17.Jul 17, 2006
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Starting at 9 am, the Naginata Hoko float always leads the procession. 長刀鉾Jul 17, 2006
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I first went to one of the starting points of the parade.Jul 17, 2006
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"April Rain" 卯月の雨Apr 21, 2006
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"April Rain" 卯月の雨Apr 21, 2006
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One of six court dancers called maibito. 舞人Apr 21, 2006
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The procession's highest-ranking official called Chokushi. An Imperial Messenger. 勅使Apr 21, 2006
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One of six court dancers called maibito. 舞人Apr 21, 2006
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The procession's highest-ranking official called Chokushi. An Imperial Messenger. 勅使Apr 21, 2006
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Norijiri horsemen leads the procession. 乗尻Apr 21, 2006
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Musician called baiju. There are seven of them wearing the same wardrobe. 陪従Apr 21, 2006
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Hollyhock (aoi) leaves 葵Apr 21, 2006
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No. 3 official of the old police force and court justice called Kebiishi-no-jo 検非違使尉検非違使尉Apr 21, 2006
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Norijiri horseman leads the procession. 乗尻Apr 21, 2006
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No. 4 official of the old police force and court justice called Kebiishi-no-sakan 検非違使志検非違使志Apr 21, 2006
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Everyone is dressed in Heian-Period (794-1185) costumes.Apr 21, 2006
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Pontocho Kaburenjo theater as seen from Kamogawa River.Apr 20, 2006
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Kamogawa River next to the theater.Apr 20, 2006
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Finale: "Hana Utage" (Flower Banquet) 花うたげThis is a maiko.Apr 20, 2006
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Finale: "Hana Utage" (Flower Banquet) 花うたげApr 20, 2006
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Finale: "Hana Utage" (Flower Banquet) 花うたげApr 20, 2006
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Finale: "Hana Utage" (Flower Banquet) 花うたげApr 20, 2006
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Finale: "Hana Utage" (Flower Banquet) 花うたげApr 20, 2006
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Finale: Throwing hand towelsApr 20, 2006
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Finale: "Hana Utage" (Flower Banquet) 花うたげApr 20, 2006
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Finale: "Hana Utage" (Flower Banquet) 花うたげApr 20, 2006
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End of show, see you next year in May!Apr 20, 2006
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Finale: "Hana Utage" (Flower Banquet) 花うたげApr 20, 2006
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Finale: "Hana Utage" (Flower Banquet) 花うたげApr 20, 2006
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"Kyogen Furyu" 狂言風流, comical play featuring a rabbit and monkey who enjoy the longer daylight in spring.狂言風流Apr 20, 2006
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"Kyogen Furyu" 狂言風流Apr 20, 2006
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Finale: "Hana Utage" (Flower Banquet) 花うたげApr 20, 2006
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Finale: "Hana Utage" (Flower Banquet). Spring yields to early summer. 花うたげApr 20, 2006
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"Irises" She holds an iris flower. She just took a bath with iris leaves. 菖蒲Apr 20, 2006
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Finale: "Hana Utage" (Flower Banquet) 花うたげApr 20, 2006
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"Irises" 菖蒲 She rises from beneath the stage.Apr 20, 2006
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Comical play called "Kyogen Furyu" 狂言風流Apr 20, 2006
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"Irises" 菖蒲Apr 20, 2006
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"Nanohanaya" (Rape blossoms). They dance like they were melting into the sea of flowers. 菜の花やApr 20, 2006
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