 Last additions - Otsu 大津市 |
The main path to Ishiyama-dera temple has been converted to the Genji Yume Kairo (Genji Dream Path). Along the way are a few buildings open to the public. 源氏夢回廊Apr 23, 2008
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Otsu Hikaru-kun, official mascot of Otsu. He is based on the Hikaru Genji character in the Genji Monogatari (Tale of Genji) novel. おおつ光ルくんApr 23, 2008
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Genji Millenium sign with "Genji Yume" (Genji Dream) kanji logo on the right. Otsu is not the only place celebrating the Genji Millenium. Kyoto and other places are also celebrating.Apr 23, 2008
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Keihan Ishiyama-dera Station with Genji Millenium banners. Tale of Genji Millennium was held in 2008 in Otsu. 源氏物語千年紀Apr 23, 2008
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Path to Ishiyama-dera temple with Genji Millenium banners. In Otsu, the Genji Millenium event will be held from March 18 to Dec. 14, 2008.Apr 23, 2008
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Keihan Ishiyama Station with a sign showing Lady Murasaki Shikubu saying "Welcome to Otsu, Lake Capital."Apr 23, 2008
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Sep 16, 2007
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Lake Biwa Rowing Course boathouseSep 16, 2007
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Lake Biwa Rowing Course boathouseSep 16, 2007
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Lake Biwa Rowing Course clubhouse, in front of which the awards ceremony was held. It is next to the finish line. The facillity is operated by Shiga Prefecture.Sep 16, 2007
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Sep 16, 2007
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Writing the winning team's name on the award certificate (one per team). Students from Doshisha University Rowing Club served as volunteer staff.Sep 16, 2007
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The BL Club B team placed 2nd in the Women's Category. 一般女子の部 2位 BLクラブBSep 16, 2007
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The Shiga University Education Dept. B team placed 3rd in the Women's Category. 一般女子の部 3位 滋賀大教育BSep 16, 2007
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Sports Masters poster. The annual Sports Masters national competition was held in Shiga in 2007. This regatta was a supporting event instead of an official competition.Sep 16, 2007
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Lake Biwa Rowing Song CD presented to a winner. A CD was also presented to the regatta's youngest and oldest rower.Sep 16, 2007
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The BL Club C team placed 2nd in the Masters Women's Category. マスターズ女子の部 2位 BLクラブCSep 16, 2007
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The SAKURA team placed 2nd in the Family category. ファミリーの部 2位 SAKURASep 16, 2007
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3rd place winner in the Masters Men's Category. マスターズ男子の部 3位 大歯大松籟会BSep 16, 2007
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Awards ceremony. The presenter is Shigeru Aoyama, the director of the Lake Biwa Rowing Course.Sep 16, 2007
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Trophy for you.Sep 16, 2007
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Awards ceremony was held from 2 pm after each final race was completed.Sep 16, 2007
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1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winning teams received a trophy, certificate, and Lake Biwa Rowing Song CD. The CD was donated by Philbert Ono.Sep 16, 2007
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The main boat type used was the "knuckle four," a boat developed in Japan for stability rather than speed. Good for beginners.Sep 16, 2007
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Finish line.Sep 16, 2007
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"Lake Biwa Rowing Song" was played all day long over the PA system.Sep 16, 2007
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The 6th annual Lake Biwa Kaitsuburi (Little Grebe) Regatta was held on Sept. 16, 2007. This regatta is mainly for ordinary people of all ages wanting to row. Lake Biwa Rowing Course (Biwako Sotei-jo) in Otsu, Shiga. 滋賀県立琵琶湖漕艇場Sep 16, 2007
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The regatta was set for 300 meters. It was a hot, summer day.Sep 16, 2007
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The regatta started at 9 am, and ended at about 4 pm. Omi-Ohashi Bridge in the background.Sep 16, 2007
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The Lake Biwa Rowing Song CDs were donated by Philbert Ono.Aug 01, 2007
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A representative from each winning team went to receive a medal and Lake Biwa Rowing Song CD. Each team had 5 members, so 5 CDs per team.Aug 01, 2007
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Writing names on award certificates.Aug 01, 2007
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We rowed according to the taiko drum beat.Aug 01, 2007
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The beautiful 15-page program included an ad for the Lake Biwa Rowing Song CD.Aug 01, 2007
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Dragon boat going to the Seta-Karahashi Bridge.Aug 01, 2007
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The junior category team receive their medals and CDs.Aug 01, 2007
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Awards ceremonyAug 01, 2007
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Dragon boatAug 01, 2007
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Rowing on the dragon boatAug 01, 2007
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Some of the prizes awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Notice the Lake Biwa Rowing Song CDs (75 copies).Aug 01, 2007
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A taiko drummer sits at the front of the dragon boat.Aug 01, 2007
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Dragon boatAug 01, 2007
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Free rides on this dragon boat were also provided.Aug 01, 2007
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Dragon boatAug 01, 2007
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The Lake Biwa rowing Song CD was also sold during the regatta which lasted from 9 am to 4 pm.Aug 01, 2007
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Sketch of regatta courseAug 01, 2007
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Finish line. In the background is the Kyoto University Rowing Club's boat house.Aug 01, 2007
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CDsAug 01, 2007
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The Lake Biwa rowing Song CD was also sold.Aug 01, 2007
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The 250-meter course is very short, and each race ends within a minute or two.Aug 01, 2007
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The race had to be stopped for a few minutes each time this cruise boat passed by.Aug 01, 2007
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Most races were not close.Aug 01, 2007
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All the boats are held stationary with a rope provided from the bridge.Aug 01, 2007
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Seta-Karahashi Bridge, the start line.Aug 01, 2007
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Up to four rowing teams raced down a 250-meter straight course.Aug 01, 2007
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A rowing team leaves the dock for Seta-Karahashi Bridge seen in the background.Aug 01, 2007
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On July 29, 2007, this regatta was held for the second time. It targets mainly beginner rowers. Organized by the Seta Rowing Club which seeks to have more people enjoy water sports on Lake Biwa. Seta-Karahashi Bridge was the regatta's starting line. The Lake Biwa Rowing Song CD was awarded to all the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in all five categories. Aug 01, 2007
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Sixty rowing teams (300 people) rowed in five categories, including beginner and expert rowers, ranging in age from junior high to senior citizens.Aug 01, 2007
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This is the boat dock where people got on and off the boats. The boats were provided by local rowing organizations. The regatta was organized by the Seta Rowing Club in Otsu.Aug 01, 2007
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Seta River and reedsJan 02, 2007
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JR Tokaido Line train tracks crossing Seta RiverJan 02, 2007
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Seta RiverJan 02, 2007
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Ryuogu Hidesato-sha Shrine is also called Hashimori Ninja shrine (橋守神社). Worships Fujiwara Hidesato who killed the monster centipede from Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge and his wife the dragon king's daughter. Shrine built by his descendants.Jan 02, 2007
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JR Tokaido Line train tracks crossing Seta RiverJan 02, 2007
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Bishamonten Temple is also called Unjuji Temple (雲住寺). Also built by built by Fujiwara Hidesato descendants where his swords, spearheads, and family records are kept.Jan 02, 2007
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Seta River and reedsJan 02, 2007
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Near the head of Seta RiverJan 02, 2007
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Seta Castle stone lanternJan 02, 2007
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Near Seta Karahashi Bridge is Ryuogu Hidesato-sha Shrine (龍王宮・秀郷社). Worships the Dragon King and Fujiwara Hidesato who killed the giant centipede on Mt. Mikami.Jan 02, 2007
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Seta Castle stone lanternJan 02, 2007
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Bishamonten TempleJan 02, 2007
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Seta Castle stone lanternJan 02, 2007
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Seta Castle siteJan 02, 2007
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Seta Castle gardenJan 02, 2007
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Seta Castle gardenJan 02, 2007
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Seta Castle stone lanternJan 02, 2007
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Seta Castle siteJan 02, 2007
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Seta Castle siteJan 02, 2007
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Seta Castle gardenJan 02, 2007
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Seta Castle siteJan 02, 2007
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Gate to Seta Castle, Otsu, Shiga Pref. 瀬田城跡Jan 02, 2007
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Seta Castle siteJan 02, 2007
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Seta Castle siteJan 02, 2007
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Gate to Seta Castle ruins 瀬田城跡Jan 02, 2007
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Seta Castle siteJan 02, 2007
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Seta River is very scenic as you leave Lake Biwa.Jan 02, 2007
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Seta Castle ruins 瀬田城跡Jan 02, 2007
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Seta Riverbank and shinkansen bullet trainJan 02, 2007
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Seta RiverbankJan 02, 2007
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Small shells along the riverJan 02, 2007
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Seta River, Shiga Pref. 瀬田川Jan 02, 2007
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Setagawa River boat cruise modeled after the Ichiban-Maru paddlewheel steamboat which cruised on Lake Biwa in the 19th century. In operation during warmer months from Ishiyama-dera port and stopping at Nango Aqua Biwa and Seta-no-karahashi ports.Jan 02, 2007
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Legend of Seta Karahashi Bridge with Fujiwara Hidesato who killed the giant centipede on Mt. Mikami.Jan 02, 2007
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Legend of Seta Karahashi Bridge about Fujiwara Hidesato who killed the giant centipede on Mt. Mikami.Jan 02, 2007
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Seta Karahashi Bridge crossing Seta River is a historically famous bridge.Jan 02, 2007
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Seta Karahashi Bridge from east endJan 02, 2007
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"Karahashi Bridge at Seta" before the new paint job in 2012.Jan 02, 2007
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Seta no Karahashi Bridge, one of the Eight Views of Omi ( Omi Hakkei )Jan 02, 2007
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Seta Karahashi BridgeJan 02, 2007
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Seta Karahashi Bridge, east endJan 02, 2007
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Seta River seen from Seta Karahashi BridgeJan 02, 2007
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Sinking yakata-bune boatJan 02, 2007
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Seta Karahashi Bridge before the new paint job.Jan 02, 2007
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Crossing Seta Karahashi BridgeJan 02, 2007
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Entrance to Seta Karahashi Bridge, west end. MAPJan 02, 2007
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Seta no Karahashi Bridge (stone sign) and Seta River. This was before the bridge got a new paint job in 2012. 瀬田の唐橋Jan 02, 2007
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二百年・三百年忌碑Jan 01, 2007
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Basho Matsuo's grave at Gichuji temple, Otsu. 芭蕉の墓Jan 01, 2007
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旅に病で夢は枯野をかけ廻るJan 01, 2007
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Okinado Hall 翁堂Jan 01, 2007
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Okinado Hall with a statue of Basho. 翁堂Jan 01, 2007
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Basho Matsuo's grave at Gichuji temple, Otsu. 芭蕉の墓Jan 01, 2007
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Rear stone: 古池や蛙飛こむ水の音Jan 01, 2007
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Chojitsudo Hondo main hall 朝日堂Jan 01, 2007
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Chojitsudo Hondo altar 朝日堂Jan 01, 2007
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行春をあふミ(おうみ)の人とおしみけるJan 01, 2007
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Small museumJan 01, 2007
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Besides the Basho's gravestone, the temple has a myriad of Haiku stone monuments.Jan 01, 2007
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Keihan Zeze Station 京阪電鉄膳所駅Jan 01, 2007
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Road to Gichuji (gate on left)Jan 01, 2007
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Gichuji temple is known for the grave of Haiku poet Basho Matsuo (1644-94). National Historic Site near JR Zeze Station, 300 meters from Gichuji JR膳所駅Gichuji is a short walk from Zeze Station.Jan 01, 2007
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Gate to Gichuji. MAPJan 01, 2007
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Near the rowing club is the Lake Biwa Rowing Course where regattas are held. 滋賀県立琵琶湖漕艇場Nov 06, 2006
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Entrance and road to the rowing clubhouseNov 06, 2006
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Rinsing the oars.Nov 06, 2006
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After a neat rowing trip, the boat is lifted out of the water.Nov 06, 2006
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The boat is pencil-thin.Nov 06, 2006
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Rinsing the shell with fresh water.Nov 06, 2006
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The oar handles overlap when you pull them. Often my hands bumped into each other.Nov 06, 2006
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Shoes are fixed to a small, angled platform.Nov 06, 2006
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Oars keep the unstable boat stable.Nov 06, 2006
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Rowed all the way to Seta Karahashi Bridge and the shinkansen tracks. It was my first time rowing on a competitive rowing boat, and not too difficult even for a beginner.Nov 06, 2006
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Lake Biwa Rowing Course operated by Shiga Prefecture for major rowing regattas. It is near the head of Seta River, and very near Seta Rowing Club.Nov 06, 2006
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Inserting the oars into the outriggers.Nov 06, 2006
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Ready to row on a "quad" sculling race boat. Each person rows with two oars.Sorry for the small image.Nov 06, 2006
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We now enter Lake Biwa.Nov 06, 2006
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Carrying the boat.Nov 06, 2006
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Sleek rudder and steering cablesNov 06, 2006
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Carrying the boat to water.Nov 06, 2006
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Rowing seat with moving seat on rails, fixed shoes, and outrigger for the oar.Nov 06, 2006
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Right across the clubhouse is the Annex boat house.Nov 06, 2006
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The rowing lesson starts with an ergo workout.Nov 06, 2006
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Club's boat dock. This narrow canal leads to Lake Biwa.Nov 06, 2006
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Rowing exercise machines called "ergometers" or "ergo" or "indoor rower." In Japan, they call it "ergo." エルゴThe machine measures the energy you expend rowing. Also measures how fast and far you rowed if you were on water. They even have ergo rowing contests which is a sport itself.Nov 06, 2006
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Many boats are made in Italy.Nov 06, 2006
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Seta Rowing Club's clubhouse. Boats are stored on the bottom floor, while the 2nd floor has office space, ergo machines, meeting room, locker room, etc. Web site hereNov 06, 2006
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Seta Rowing Club's 2-story clubhouse located in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. The club is a registered NPO. The club is named after Seta River at the southern tip of Lake Biwa. Regattas are also held on the river, Lake Biwa's sole outflowing river.Nov 06, 2006
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Oars and boats stored on the bottom floor. The club offers 2-hour rowing lessons on Sundays during May to Nov. Address: 6-1 Ogaya, Otsu, Shiga 520-2144 Japan. Phone/Fax: 077-545-9961, Email: info@setarc.jpNov 06, 2006
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Everyone enjoyed the rowing trip. The motorboat on Lake Biwa was fun and I got a lotta good shots.Sep 07, 2006
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The last boat arrives.Sep 07, 2006
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The boats are stored outside since there is no room inside the boathouse which stores the most expensive boats.Sep 07, 2006
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Lots of water drained out when the boat was turned over.Sep 07, 2006
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JR train tracks (Biwako/Tokaido Line)Sep 07, 2006
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Home base. The gray concrete building is their boathouse.Sep 07, 2006
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Removing weeds caught on the oars.Sep 07, 2006
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Seta Karahashi Bridge on Seta River. 瀬田唐橋Sep 07, 2006
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Taking out the water.Sep 07, 2006
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The boat is deluged with large swells spilling into the boat. 大波Sep 07, 2006
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Zeze Castle ruins 膳所城跡Sep 07, 2006
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Omi Ohashi BridgeSep 07, 2006
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Toward Omi Ohashi Bridge. 近江大橋Sep 07, 2006
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Rowing off central Otsu. 大津Sep 07, 2006
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Michigan paddlewheel boat. ミシガンSep 07, 2006
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Fireworks platform for the Biwako Fireworks that night.Sep 07, 2006
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MichiganSep 07, 2006
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Mixing with sailboats.Sep 07, 2006
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Near miss?Sep 07, 2006
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Making repairs. The boats are decades old.Sep 07, 2006
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Cooling offSep 07, 2006
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Otsu Prince Hotel in the distance.Sep 07, 2006
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Karasaki Pine Tree (One of the Eight Views of Omi or Omi Hakkei) as seen from Lake Biwa. 唐崎の松（近江八景）Sep 07, 2006
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Torii on shore (Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine) near Sakamoto. 鳥居Sep 07, 2006
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She is the cox sitting at the rear and controlling the rudder with a pair of strings. コックスSep 07, 2006
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Omi-Fuji (Mt. Mikami) and Karasuma Peninsula. 近江富士（三上山）と烏丸半島Sep 07, 2006
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Lots of putty line the seams.Sep 07, 2006
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Mt. Hiei 比叡山Sep 07, 2006
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Rowing past the Ukimido Floating Temple in Katata. 堅田 浮御堂（近江八景）Sep 07, 2006
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South of Biwako Ohashi Bridge.Sep 07, 2006
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Ukimido Floating Temple, one of the Eight Views of Omi (Omi Hakkei). 堅田 浮御堂（近江八景）Sep 07, 2006
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Biwako Ohashi Bridge 琵琶湖大橋Sep 07, 2006
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Small motorboat which accompanies the three rowing boats. I was aboard this motorboat and took pictures.Sep 07, 2006
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Waving the signal flag at a checkpoint to staff on shore.Sep 07, 2006
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Departing Manohama at about 11:30 am. 真野浜出発Sep 07, 2006
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Ferris wheel from the Biwako Tower amusement park, now defunct. 琵琶湖タワー（廃墟）Sep 07, 2006
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Oars and boatsSep 07, 2006
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Manohama is where they change boat crews. Half of the people ride on bicycles on shore, while the other half row on 3 boats.Sep 07, 2006
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Day 3: Arrival at Manohama beach, near the west end of Biwako Ohashi Bridge. 真野浜上陸Sep 07, 2006
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Landed in fishing lines.Sep 07, 2006
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Great summer day for the beach at Omi-Maiko, one of the most popular and whitest beaches on Lake Biwa.Sep 07, 2006
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The orange boat decided to go ashore where it was less crowded.Sep 07, 2006
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Two boats will lie here overnight.Sep 07, 2006
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Dark Blue Blades, symbol of the Kyoto Univ. rowing club.Sep 07, 2006
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Notice the rudder. Controlled by a pair of strings held by the cox.Sep 07, 2006
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The orange boat. On the left at the ear is the cox, the middle are four rowers, and at the front of the boat is one extra person who can rest and enjoy the ride.Sep 07, 2006
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Beachgoers frolick in the lake as the rowing boats arrive.Sep 07, 2006
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Most people were oblivious to the boats.Sep 07, 2006
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They use four-man boats (called "knuckle four" in Japanese) with sliding seats. It is stable and safe, ideal for beginners.Sep 07, 2006
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The green boat. 近江舞子上陸Sep 07, 2006
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Each boat has four rowers and cox who steers the rudder.Sep 07, 2006
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The boats are wooden, and a few decades old.Sep 07, 2006
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Three-day (Aug. 9-11, 2006) rowing route around the southern half of the lake by the Kyoto Univ. rowing club.1st day: Home base in Seta River to Manohama (crew change), then to Omi-Maiko.
2nd day: Omi-Maiko to Manohama, then to Chomeiji.
3rd day: Chomeiji to Manohama where crew changes. Then to home base in Seta River.Sep 07, 2006
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Three boats are used for the trip, sighted here off shore near JR Hira Station on the Kosei Line. 湖西線比良駅の沖Sep 07, 2006
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Arriving Omi-Maiko on Day 1. Rowing around the lake has been an annual tradition.Sep 07, 2006
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The white boat. A song was even composed for this trip, called Biwako Shuko no Uta.Sep 07, 2006
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Boat landingJul 13, 2006
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Jul 13, 2006
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Carrying the boat backJul 13, 2006
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Awards ceremonyJul 13, 2006
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Temporary boat landingJul 13, 2006
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Two-man boat raceJul 13, 2006
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Cheering/coaching on footJul 13, 2006
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