Last additions - Nakano-ku 中野区 |
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Cafe decorated by Takashi Murakami. Jun 14, 2017
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Cafe decorated by Takashi Murakami. Jun 14, 2017
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Cafe decorated by Takashi Murakami. Jun 14, 2017
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Nakano Broadway Cafe decorated by Takashi Murakami. Jun 14, 2017
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It had this cafe decorated by the famous Takashi Murakami. That's what I love about Japan, always something unexpected.Jun 14, 2017
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Expo '70 Tower of the SunJun 14, 2017
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Go through the Nakano Sunmall shopping arcade first to reach Nakano Broadway.Jun 14, 2017
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Nakano Broadway is a shopping complex with a lotta otaku (pop and underground culture) shops. Anime, manga, figurines, etc.Short walk from JR Nakano Station.Jun 14, 2017
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Autographed Beatles photoJun 13, 2017
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Autographed Beatles photoJun 13, 2017
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Autographed Beatles photoJun 13, 2017
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Autographed Beatles photoJun 13, 2017
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Beatles booksJun 13, 2017
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Beatles T-shirtJun 13, 2017
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The happi coats are not sold by JAL. The maker licensed it from JAL.Jun 13, 2017
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A company replicated the design of the JAL happi coats the Beatles wore. They were selling them at the exhibition so I bought one for ¥6500.Jun 13, 2017
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Gift shop with Beatles souvenirs for sale.Jun 13, 2017
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Beatles entering Budokan.Jun 13, 2017
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Photo background with you can pretend you're crossing Abbey Road and take a picture.Jun 13, 2017
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During their stay in Tokyo, the Beatles were basically imprisoned in their hotel. But they managed to sneak out once or twice.Jun 13, 2017
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The exhibition had a few rooms.Jun 13, 2017
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To commemorate the anniversary, a photo exhibition of The Beatles in Japan taken by their official tour photographer Robert Whitaker (1939–2011) was held here in Nakano, Tokyo.Jun 13, 2017
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Late June 2016 was the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' historic concerts at the Budokan in Tokyo. They arrived Haneda Airport on June 29, 1966 and played five 30-min. concerts at the Budokan from June 30 to July 2, 1966.A total of 50,000 out of 200,000 applicants got tickets. The Beatles were the first rock band to play at the Budokan, normally reserved for martial arts like judo. There was a big debate over allowing the Beatles to play at such a "sacred venue."Jun 13, 2017
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Sakura confectionApr 14, 2014
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Sun Road shopping arcade in Nakano.Apr 14, 2014
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In front of Nakano Station.Apr 14, 2014
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Cherry blossoms along Nakano-dori road near Nakano Sun Plaza.Apr 14, 2014
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Cherry blossoms along Nakano-dori road near Nakano Sun Plaza.Apr 14, 2014
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Cherry blossoms along Nakano-dori road near Nakano Sun Plaza.Apr 14, 2014
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JR Nakano Station North exit with PR banner for its cherry blossoms in early April.Apr 14, 2014
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JR Nakano Station North sideApr 14, 2014
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Sanmon Gate 山門Feb 22, 2007
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Nakano-Sakaue Station on the Marunouchi Line subwayFeb 22, 2007
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Nakano Sun Plaza, a distinctive landmark and a symbol of Nakano Ward.Feb 22, 2007
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Nakano Sun Plaza, near Nakano Station.Feb 22, 2007
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Nakano Station platformFeb 22, 2007
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Nakano Station platformFeb 22, 2007
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Tangerines are easily squished in your hands (juice squirting out) if you catch one.Feb 22, 2007
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Bean throwing is called mame-maki. 豆まきFeb 22, 2007
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A tangerine hitting your head is probably painful.Feb 22, 2007
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Even this was unusual since they were also throwing mikan tangerines. 豆・みかん(?)まきFeb 22, 2007
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Bean-throwing started at 4:30 pm. 豆まきFeb 22, 2007
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People at the very front are not ignored.Feb 22, 2007
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Setting afireFeb 22, 2007
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Here you go.Feb 22, 2007
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柴燈大護摩供Feb 22, 2007
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People line up to receive mikanFeb 22, 2007
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柴燈大護摩供Feb 22, 2007
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Instrument playersFeb 22, 2007
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They arrived Hosenji at around 4 pm.Feb 22, 2007
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Memorial service 柴燈大護摩供Feb 22, 2007
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This man must be the leader.Feb 22, 2007
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The procession started at 3:30 pm at a nearby shrine.Feb 22, 2007
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Blowing a conch shell. One of the signals of battle.Feb 22, 2007
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Warrior monks entering Hosenji temple. 僧兵行列Feb 22, 2007
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The warrior monk costume is interesting. The collar makes them look bigger and more fearsome. 僧兵行列Feb 22, 2007
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They are not real warrior monks. Monks do not go to battle as they once did centuries ago. Also see the video at YouTube. 僧兵行列Feb 22, 2007
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So from 1953, as part of the Setsubun ceremonies on Feb. 3, they started this procession of people dressed as warrior monks.Feb 22, 2007
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In 1951 when they were rebuilding the temple destroyed by the war, they found some items which were supposedly used by a warrior monk. 僧兵行列Feb 22, 2007
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Rear viewFeb 22, 2007
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Ceremony areaFeb 22, 2007
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Warrior monk procession 僧兵行列Feb 22, 2007
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Temple grounds as seen from the Hondo HallFeb 22, 2007
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It is unusual or unique to see such a procession for Setsubun. 僧兵行列Feb 22, 2007
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Pagoda and pile of setsubun boxesFeb 22, 2007
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Wooden boxes containing the beans (peanuts) and mikan tangerines to be thrown to the crowd.Feb 22, 2007
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Inside Hondo hall 本堂Feb 22, 2007
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Inside Hondo hall 本堂Feb 22, 2007
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Goeido Hall housing Kobo Daishi image. 御影堂Feb 22, 2007
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Three-story pagoda 三重塔Feb 22, 2007
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Kobo Daishi statueFeb 22, 2007
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Hondo hall 本堂Feb 22, 2007
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Hondo hall 本堂Feb 22, 2007
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Hosenji temple in Nakano-ku, Tokyo. Belongs to the Shingon-shu Sect, Buzan School. 宝仙寺Feb 22, 2007
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