 Last additions - Nerima-ku 練馬区 |
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Tsukushi-ren is outfitted with clothing dyed with indigo. つくし連Sep 08, 2009
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Nagoyaka-ren was a cute group with many kids. なごやか連Sep 08, 2009
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Nakamurabashi-ren 中村橋連Sep 08, 2009
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Another local troupe is Nakamurabashi-ren. 中村橋連Sep 08, 2009
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I took a good number of Daikon-ren pictures last year in 2008.Sep 08, 2009
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After the opening ceremony on the outdoor stage in front of Nakamurabashi Station (Seibu Ikebukuro Line), Daikon-ren performed on the stage while other groups started dancing on the streets. だいこん連Sep 08, 2009
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Daikon-renSep 08, 2009
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The 34th Nakamurabashi Awa Odori dance festival was held on Sept. 6, 2009 from 5 pm to 8:30 pm. First they held a tape-cutting ceremony with local politicians and festival organizers.Sep 08, 2009
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Poster for the 33rd Nakamurabashi Awa OdoriSep 09, 2008
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At the end of the festival in front of Nakamurabashi Station, they invited everyone to dance.Sep 09, 2008
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Kasei-renSep 09, 2008
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Kasei-ren かせい連Sep 09, 2008
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Everyone dancing in front of Nakamurabashi Station. The rain never really stopped, and the dancers got pretty wet.Sep 09, 2008
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Kumegawa-ren 久米川蓮Sep 09, 2008
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Nakamurabashi Awa Odori in Sept.Sep 09, 2008
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Koganei Sakura-ren 小金井さくら連Sep 09, 2008
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From Koganei in the outskirts of Tokyo.Sep 09, 2008
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Chirudo-renSep 09, 2008
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Chirudo-ren チルド連Sep 09, 2008
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Shinobu-ren (from Koenji) teamed up with Chirudo-ren (Child-ren). しのぶ（忍）連Sep 09, 2008
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Shinobu-ren (Koenji) teamed up with Chirudo-ren (Child-ren). しのぶ（忍）連Sep 09, 2008
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A karate group from Nerima also performed.Sep 09, 2008
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On the outdoor stage.Sep 09, 2008
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People and umbrellas crowd the outdoor stage in front of Nakamurabashi Station.Sep 09, 2008
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Nagoyaka-ren なごやか連Sep 09, 2008
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Okame-ren 女華夢連Sep 09, 2008
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Tsuzumi shoulder drumSep 09, 2008
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Nakamurabashi-ren 中村橋連Sep 09, 2008
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Nakamurabashi Awa OdoriSep 09, 2008
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Nakamurabashi Awa Odori Dance with Nakamurabashi-ren 中村橋連Sep 09, 2008
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Nakamurabashi-ren passing through Nakamurabashi Station.Sep 09, 2008
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Nakamurabashi Awa Odori dancerSep 09, 2008
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Nakamurabashi-renSep 09, 2008
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Another local Awa Odori troupe is Nakamurabashi-ren.Sep 09, 2008
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Daikon means radish.Sep 09, 2008
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Daikon-ren at Nakamurabashi Awa OdoriSep 09, 2008
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Read his palm.Sep 09, 2008
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Boy drummers show their stuff too.Sep 09, 2008
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Daikon-ren finaleSep 09, 2008
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Daikon-ren also gave a great finale at the end of the festival.Sep 09, 2008
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Daikon-ren passing through Nakamurabashi Station.Sep 09, 2008
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Santsu Nakamurabashi shopping street is a straight road intersecting with the Keio Line train tracks. It has a good number of shops and restaurants. サンツ中村橋商店街Sep 09, 2008
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These photos center on the local Awa Odori dance troupes such as this one called Daikon-ren. だいこん連Sep 09, 2008
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The dance parade was held along the Santsu Nakamurabashi shopping street that intersects with Nakamurabashi Station. Nakamurabashi is a short train ride from Ikebukuro Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line.Sep 09, 2008
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Outdoor stage in front of Nakamurabashi Station. The opening ceremony supposed to be here, but the rain prevented that. This stage was also later used for Awa Odori dancers to perform.Sep 09, 2008
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Due to the downpour, festival spectators huddled in the train station and under the train tracks.Sep 09, 2008
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The opening ceremony started on time at 5 pm under the train tracks instead of on the outdoor stage in front of Nakamurabashi Station. These are local politicians lined up to give speeches. Each speech was short, but there were so many of them.Sep 09, 2008
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The 33rd Nakamurabashi Awa Odori festival was held on Sept. 7, 2008 from 5 pm to 8:30 pm. Before 5 pm, it poured rain. However, it became a drizzle and the dance started as scheduled.Sep 09, 2008
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Quite spectacular finale performance by this troupe called Hyottoko-ren. ひょっとこ連Aug 18, 2008
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They know how to look good.Aug 18, 2008
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For the last number, the finale.Aug 18, 2008
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Kitamachi Awa Odori Dance, Nerima-ku, Tokyo きたまち阿波おどりAug 18, 2008
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Nice formation.Aug 18, 2008
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Kitamachi Awa Odori, Nerima-ku, TokyoAug 18, 2008
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All the dancers' faces were glistening with perspiration.Aug 18, 2008
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Awa Odori dancerAug 18, 2008
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They were hoppin'Aug 18, 2008
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She loved to pose for photographers.Aug 18, 2008
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Kitamachi Awa Odori, TokyoAug 18, 2008
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Takara-bune-ren 宝船連Aug 18, 2008
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Kitamachi Awa Odori, Tokyo 写楽連Aug 18, 2008
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Aoi Shin-ren, one of my favorite Awa Odori troupes. 葵新連Aug 18, 2008
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Dancing in formation.Aug 18, 2008
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These kids were very good at the taiko drums.Aug 18, 2008
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So photogenic, like a crane in flight.Aug 18, 2008
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Would you believe a karate group? They did not dance. Just punched and yelled their way through. Kitamachi Awa Odori, Nerima, Tokyo 極真空手連Aug 18, 2008
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Daikon-ren from Nerima-ku.Aug 18, 2008
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I much prefer the women dancers.Aug 18, 2008
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School baseball team, Kitamachi Faiyers. No dancing.Aug 18, 2008
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Junior high school dancers dressed in yukata.Aug 18, 2008
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There were about 1,400 dancers and about 70,000 spectators lining the streets.Aug 18, 2008
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One group was from the local junior high school.Aug 18, 2008
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Twenty-three dancing and non-dancing troupes participated. This is somewhat small compared to bigger Awa Odori dances in Tokyo, but the enjoyment and enthusiasm of the dancers and crowd were top-class.Aug 18, 2008
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They danced on the main shopping streets called Kitamachi shotengai (pictured here) and New Kitamachi shotengai. Just few minutes walk from the train station. きたまち商店街Aug 18, 2008
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The 16th Kitamachi Awa Odori was held on July 26, 2008 from 6 pm to 8:30 pm. Kitamachi is a small neighborhood near Tobu-Nerima Station on the Tobu Tojo Line.Aug 18, 2008
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After a few speeches and a "tape-cut" ceremony, the festival began at 6:30 pm.Aug 18, 2008
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Shakujii-Koen Station, North EntranceApr 02, 2007
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ShrineApr 02, 2007
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ShrineApr 02, 2007
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Ukimido Pavilion good for feeding ducks.Apr 02, 2007
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Map of park. The park is a long, elongated shape.Apr 02, 2007
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Sanpoji Pond 三宝寺池Apr 02, 2007
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Trail to the other end of the park.Apr 02, 2007
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An egret stalking insects. It did not mind us photographers only meters away.Apr 02, 2007
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The only egret which never flew away when I approached.Apr 02, 2007
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There is a walking path around the entire park with two ponds.Apr 02, 2007
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Notice the black legs and yellow feet.Apr 02, 2007
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What is this?Apr 02, 2007
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Shakujii Pond 石神井池Apr 02, 2007
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Swan boats on Shakujii Pond. 石神井公園Apr 02, 2007
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Shakujii Pond 石神井池Apr 02, 2007
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Shakujii-Koen Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. 石神井公園駅Apr 02, 2007
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Road to Shakujii Park.Apr 02, 2007
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One end of Shakujii Park.Apr 02, 2007
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