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In late Jan. 2021, Uminoko Curry was sold by 7-11 only in Shiga for three weeks. It used the same recipe as the curry served on the Uminoko Floating School.Jan 11, 2022
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Uminoko Curry had pork cutlet, rice, and somewhat sweet, mild curry.Jan 11, 2022
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Equipment truck and The End. Official marathon site: http://www.lakebiwa-marathon.com/2018 race results: http://www.lakebiwa-marathon.com/history_e.cgi?biwako_73rdJan 03, 2019
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End police car.Jan 03, 2019
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Pickup van for runners.Jan 03, 2019
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The last marathon runner followed by the tailing police car and staff vehicles. I later watched the marathon on my video recorder.Jan 03, 2019
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Ride for runners.Jan 03, 2019
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Not much of a crowd. No cosplayer runners. This is a serious marathon for elite runners.Jan 03, 2019
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I stayed and watched the remaining runners.Jan 03, 2019
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No. 270 NAKAMURA Shogo (中村匠吾) came in 7th at 2:10'51".Jan 03, 2019
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TV cameraman on motorcycle covering marathon runners.Jan 03, 2019
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NHK TV truck tracking the top Japanese runners.Jan 03, 2019
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No. 5 Daniele Meucci at Lake Biwa Marathin in 2018.Jan 03, 2019
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Kenyan Macharia NDIRANGU (left) glances at Albert KORIR (also Kenyan) at Lake Biwa Canal a few km before the finish.Macharia NDIRANGU soon won the Lake Biwa Marathon in 2:07'53", and Albert KORIR came in second.Jan 03, 2019
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Macharia NDIRANGU (left) and Albert KORIR.Jan 03, 2019
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Macharia NDIRANGU (left) and Albert KORIR leading the 73rd Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon in 2018.Jan 03, 2019
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Macharia NDIRANGU (left) and Albert KORIR leading the Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon in 2018.Jan 03, 2019
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The leaders were two Kenyans, Macharia NDIRANGU (left) and Albert KORIR at Lake Biwa Canal a few km before the finish.No. 8 Jake Robertson (New Zealand) is close behind.Jan 03, 2019
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Two police motorcycles lead the way for the leading runners.Jan 03, 2019
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NHK TV broadcasts the marathon live nationwide.Jan 03, 2019
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One hour and 49 min. has passed, according to the official timekeeper.Jan 03, 2019
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Lead police car.Jan 03, 2019
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Police cars.Jan 03, 2019
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Bus to pick up runners.Jan 03, 2019
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About 90 min. later, I went to the Lake Biwa Canal here to watch the runners again. This is a few km before the finish.Jan 03, 2019
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Runners at the 73rd Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon leaving Ojiyama Stadium.Jan 03, 2019
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Runners at the 2018 Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon.Jan 03, 2019
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Runners at the 73rd Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon at Ojiyama Stadium on March 4, 2018 in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture.Jan 03, 2019
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After 55 sec., runners at the 73rd Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon at Ojiyama Stadium on March 4, 2018 in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture.Jan 03, 2019
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They first ran a lap around the stadium track.Jan 03, 2019
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Runners pass by Otsu Mayor Naomi Koshi (standing in red) after she fired the starting gun at the 73rd Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon on March 4, 2018.Jan 03, 2019
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And they are off!! Good luck to them all!!Jan 03, 2019
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Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon runners start running after Otsu Mayor Naomi Koshi (in red on the far right) fires the starting pistol at 12:30 pm.Jan 03, 2019
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Biwako Mainichi Marathon runners at the start line in Ojiyama Stadium in Otsu, Shiga.Jan 03, 2019
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They paused here first.Jan 03, 2019
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Runners walking to the start line as the starting time of 12:30 pm approaches.Jan 03, 2019
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The elite runners are on the front line.Jan 03, 2019
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The runners start walking to the start line.Jan 03, 2019
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Abebe Bikila, the legendary marathon gold medalist of the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games, ran and won the marathon in Shiga in 1965.Jan 03, 2019
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Ojiyama Stadium has served as the start and finish line for the Biwako Mainichi Marathon since 1965.Jan 03, 2019
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Ojiyama Stadium in Otsu.Jan 03, 2019
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Ojiyama Stadium bleachers. No reserved seating.Jan 03, 2019
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Ojiyama Stadium's exit and entry gate for the runners.Jan 03, 2019
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Trucks for marathon staff and logistics.Jan 03, 2019
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Police motorcycles for the marathon.Jan 03, 2019
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Police vehicles to be used for the marathon.Jan 03, 2019
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The marathon's lead and end police cars.Jan 03, 2019
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Stats for the top runners in the 73rd Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon in 2018.Jan 03, 2019
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PR for Expo 2025 in candidate city Osaka. (Osaka won the bid to host Expo 2025.)Jan 03, 2019
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PR for National Sports Festival of Japan to be held in Shiga in 2024.Jan 03, 2019
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Another mascot.Jan 03, 2019
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The Biwako Marathon or Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon is held annually in March in Otsu. It starts (at 12:30 pm) and finishes at Ojiyama Stadium in central Otsu, near Otsu Shiyakusho-mae Station on the Keihan Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line. Known as one of Japan'a major marathons for top male runners, the Lake Biwa Marathin's 42.195 km course goes along the lake shore and Seta River. The terrain is mostly flat. Before the start of the marathon, there are PR booths near the stadium entrance.Jan 03, 2019
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Mainichi Shimbun mascot. Official marathon site: http://www.lakebiwa-marathon.com/Jan 03, 2019
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Miidera Station platform.Jan 03, 2019
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Miidera Station platform.Jan 03, 2019
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Bye-bye old Uminoko! You did very well!Oct 08, 2018
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The bridge of the old Uminoko.Oct 08, 2018
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Lots of Shiga people have fond memories of this old Uminoko Floating School. Oct 08, 2018
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Old Uminoko is shorter than the new one.Oct 08, 2018
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My tribute photos for this original Uminoko.Oct 08, 2018
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This is the old Uminoko right after it was retired in March 2018. At Otsu Port.Oct 08, 2018
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Shiga Prefecture flag on the bow.Oct 08, 2018
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Interior layout is similar to the old Uminoko with faculty quarters on the basement deck, dining hall on 1st deck, activity rooms on 2nd deck, plus a large room on the 3rd deck.Oct 08, 2018
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Uminoko official Web site here (in English) shows the inside of the ship.Oct 08, 2018
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The bridge.Oct 08, 2018
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"Uminiko" means "Child of the Lake," a phrase made famous by the rowing song, "Biwako Shuko no Uta."Oct 08, 2018
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Wish they offered Uminoko study cruises for the public too.Oct 08, 2018
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Hope someday they will allow the public to tour inside the new Uminoko.Oct 08, 2018
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When they were trying to give the new ship a name, they decided to keep the old name. Wise choice. It's a perfect name.Oct 08, 2018
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The new Uminoko's design motif is also similar to the old one. Looks good. For overnight cruises, maximum capacity is 180 kids and 43 adult staff.Oct 08, 2018
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Having more decks, the new Uminoko has a higher profile than the old Uminoko. The ship is 65 meters long, 12 meters wide.Oct 08, 2018
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Operated by Shiga Prefecture's Board of Education, the Uminoko "Biwako Floating School" is an educational boat going on overnight voyages year-round on Lake Biwa, taking Shiga's 5th graders.The first and original Uminoko ship was in operation from Aug. 2, 1983 to spring 2018 when it was retired. It was replaced by a new Uminoko ship (same name) in May 2018. Oct 08, 2018
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This is the new Uminoko Floating School ship a few weeks before she started service in June 2018. Costing ¥3 billion, the new Uminoko Biwako Floating School ship's major improvements include 4 decks (plus basement), electric propulsion, & wireleOct 08, 2018
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Otsu manhole showing Lake Biwa, Omi Ohashi Bridge, Otsu mascot Hikaru-kun, rowing, yachting, and Michigan boat.Jun 20, 2017
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Keihan Line Ishiba StationJun 20, 2017
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Keihan Line Ishiba Station near the Biwako Hall and Nagisa Terrace.Jun 20, 2017
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Nagisa TerraceJun 20, 2017
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Nagisa TerraceJun 20, 2017
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Nagisa TerraceJun 20, 2017
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Nagisa Terrace is a few cafes and shops along the lakefront in Otsu.Jun 20, 2017
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We love Shiga in Otsu.Jun 20, 2017
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Bus for Seta Station.Jun 20, 2017
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Bus stop for Bunka Zone in front of JR Seta Station.Jun 20, 2017
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In front of JR Seta Station.Jun 20, 2017
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JR Seta StationJun 20, 2017
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JR Seta StationJun 20, 2017
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Bunka Zone bus stop from Seta Station.Jun 20, 2017
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Museum library and reading room.Jun 20, 2017
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Illustration of the renovated museum with new buildings to open in 2020.Jun 20, 2017
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Illustration of the renovated museum with new buildings to open in 2020.Jun 20, 2017
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Illustration of the renovated museum with new buildings to open in 2020.Jun 20, 2017
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Site of a new museum building to be built.Jun 20, 2017
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Museum courtyardJun 20, 2017
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Current exhibitions.Jun 20, 2017
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Entrance lobbyJun 20, 2017
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Floor planJun 20, 2017
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The Museum of Modern Art, Shiga entrance. These photos were taken in March 2017 a few days before it was to close for a three-year renovations.Jun 20, 2017
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Plum blossomsJun 20, 2017
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ReedsJun 20, 2017
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KoiJun 20, 2017
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Tea houseJun 20, 2017
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Japanese garden and Museum of Modern Art, Shiga.Jun 20, 2017
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Biwako Bunka Park or Bunka Zone, featuring a Japanese garden, the Museum of Modern Art, and Shiga Prefectural Library.Jun 20, 2017
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Japanese garden pond with koi.Jun 20, 2017
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JR Otsukyo Station (formerly Nishi Otsu Station).Jun 20, 2017
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Taiko drummer sculpture at Ogoto Onsen Station.Jun 20, 2017
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Outside Ogoto Onsen Station.Jun 20, 2017
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Sit on the bench and soak your feet in the Ogoto Onsen Station hot spring foot bath for free.Jun 20, 2017
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Ogoto Onsen Station hot spring foot bath.Jun 20, 2017
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Right outside Ogoto Onsen Station is this foot bath hut. Dip your feet into hot spring water for free.Jun 20, 2017
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Ogoto Onsen Station turnstile.Jun 20, 2017
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Ogoto Onsen tourist info booth (closed).Jun 20, 2017
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Ogoto Onsen Station platform has a nice view of the lake.Jun 20, 2017
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Ogoto Onsen Station on the JR Kosei Line.Jun 20, 2017
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Ogoto Onsen Station platform.Jun 20, 2017
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TripAdvisor certificate displayed at Ishiyama-dera.May 29, 2017
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Keihan Ishiyama-dera StationMay 29, 2017
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Keihan Line at Ishiyama Station.May 29, 2017
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Inside Keihan Line train.May 29, 2017
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Keihan Line at Ishiyama Station.May 29, 2017
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Statue of Lady Murasaki writing Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari).May 29, 2017
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Statue of Lady Murasaki writing Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari).May 29, 2017
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Statue of Lady Murasaki writing Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari).May 29, 2017
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Statue of Lady Murasaki writing Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari) at Ishiyama-dera buddhist templeMay 29, 2017
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Statue of Lady Murasaki writing Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari).May 29, 2017
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Inside 豊浄院May 29, 2017
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豊浄院 temple museumMay 29, 2017
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心経堂May 29, 2017
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Lots of autumn colors in Ishiyama-dera.May 29, 2017
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Ishiyama-dera is also noted for autumn leaves.May 29, 2017
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Dainichi Nyorai. 大日如来May 29, 2017
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Inside the Tahoto is this altar for Dainichi Nyorai. 大日如来May 29, 2017
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Inside the Tahoto is this altar for Dainichi Nyorai. 大日如来May 29, 2017
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Tahoto in autumnMay 29, 2017
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Sit on the rock under the Sutra Repository,May 29, 2017
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Ishiyama-dera's bellMay 29, 2017
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During Ishiyama-dera's display of the hidden Kannon Buddha, they also allowed the public to ring the temple bell for a small fee.May 29, 2017
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