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Samurai group from Kamakura for Hōjō Ujitoki, Tamanawa Castle lord. 玉縄城主 北条氏時隊 鎌倉市玉縄城址まちづくり会議May 20, 2023
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The second Odawara Hojo lord, Hojo Ujitsuna. Too bad he didn't look my way. 二代北条氏綱隊 May 20, 2023
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The second Odawara Hojo lord, Hojo Ujitsuna. 二代北条氏綱隊 May 20, 2023
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The second Odawara Hojo lord, Hojo Ujitsuna. 二代北条氏綱隊 May 20, 2023
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Start of the samurai entourage for the second Odawara Hojo lord, Hojo Ujitsuna. Played by Odawara government officials.May 20, 2023
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The first Odawara Hojo lord, Hōjō Sōun played by actor Goda Masashi. 初代北条早雲 (合田 雅)May 20, 2023
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The first Odawara Hojo lord, Hōjō Sōun played by actor Goda Masashi who an Odawara Hometown Ambassador. 初代北条早雲 (合田 雅)May 20, 2023
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The first Odawara Hojo lord, Hōjō Sōun played by actor Goda Masashi. 初代北条早雲 (合田 雅)May 20, 2023
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Samurai entourage for the first Odawara Hojo lord, Hōjō Sōun. Played by international graduates from Tokimeki Kokusai Gakko school. ときめき国際学校OBMay 20, 2023
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Samurai entourage for the first Odawara Hojo lord, Hōjō Sōun. Played by international graduates from Tokimeki Kokusai Gakko school. ときめき国際学校OBMay 20, 2023
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Start of the samurai entourage for the first Odawara Hojo lord, Hōjō Sōun. Played by international students at LIBERTY Odawara Japanese School. LIBERTY小田原日本語学校May 20, 2023
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Start of the samurai entourage for the first Odawara Hojo lord, Hōjō Sōun. Played by international students at LIBERTY Odawara Japanese School. LIBERTY小田原日本語学校May 20, 2023
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Members of the local media.May 20, 2023
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Two Hakone geisha. They both sing. 箱根芸者夢路May 20, 2023
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Two Hakone geisha. 箱根芸者夢路May 20, 2023
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Group petitioning NHK TV to produce a year-long Taiga period drama about the five Hojo daimyo. Members of the local media, radio and TV.May 20, 2023
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Group petitioning NHK TV to produce a year-long Taiga period drama about the five Hojo daimyo.May 20, 2023
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Group petitioning NHK TV to produce a year-long Taiga period drama about the five Hojo daimyo. NHK's Taiga Drama series always bring much PR to the filming locations.May 20, 2023
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Very elaborate handmade samurai armor and costume. Odawara, Kanagawa.May 20, 2023
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Handmade samurai armor and costumes. Amazing how authentic they look.May 20, 2023
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Handmade samurai armor and costumes. Also worn by women.May 20, 2023
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Handmade samurai armor and costumes.May 20, 2023
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Handmade samurai armor and costumes.May 20, 2023
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Handmade samurai armor and costumes.May 20, 2023
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Handmade samurai armor and costumes.May 20, 2023
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Handmade samurai armor and costumes.May 20, 2023
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Handmade samurai armor and costumes.May 20, 2023
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Handmade samurai armor and costumes.May 20, 2023
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Handmade samurai armor and costumes.May 20, 2023
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Handmade samurai armor and costumes (made of paper). The Hojo clan's family crest has three triangles representing the three snake scales received from the goddess Benzaiten. 手づくり甲冑隊 May 20, 2023
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People wearing handmade samurai armor and costumes (made of paper). 手づくり甲冑隊May 20, 2023
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Child warriors from local youth groups. 少年少女武者隊 小田原市子ども会連絡協議会May 20, 2023
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People wearing handmade samurai armor and costumes (made of paper). 手づくり甲冑隊May 20, 2023
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Child warriors from local youth groups. 少年少女武者隊 小田原市子ども会連絡協議会May 20, 2023
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少年少女武者隊May 20, 2023
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Child samurai with bayonets. 少年少女武者隊 小田原市子ども会連絡協議会May 20, 2023
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Female warriors. 少年少女武者隊 小田原市子ども会連絡協議会May 20, 2023
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Child samurai. 少年少女武者隊May 20, 2023
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Child samurai. 少年少女武者隊May 20, 2023
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2023 was also the 500th anniversary of the Hojo Clan being renamed as "Hojo" from "Ise" (伊勢).May 20, 2023
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Child ninja were giving out small souvenirs to the kids.May 20, 2023
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Child ninjaMay 20, 2023
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These ninja kids are local Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. 忍者風魔小太郎隊May 20, 2023
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This is Kokusai-dori in Odawara, the southern part of the parade route. Already crowded. The parade came by at around 2 pm.May 20, 2023
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On May 3, 2023, 260,000 turned out to see 59th Odawara Hojo Godai Matsuri samurai parade highlighted by five Hojo Odawara Castle lords and their ladies in colorful costumes. Held for the first time in four years due to the pandemic.May 20, 2023
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Folk dance along the parade route before the start of the parade.May 20, 2023
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Before and during the parade, some street performances such as taiko drummers and folk dances were also held.May 20, 2023
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Odawara Hojo Godai Matsuri is Odawara's biggest festival held annually on May 3. Main highlight is the samurai parade featuring the five Odawara Hojo lords on a 2.1 km route. Lots of people lined the route well before the parade's start.May 20, 2023
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Odawara Castle is the city symbol and former residence of the Hojo Clan. Short walk from Odawara Station (JR and Odakyu Lines).May 20, 2023
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In Yugawara, Fudo Falls is a serene and quiet waterfall 15 meters high. Flanked by small Shinto shrines. From JR Yugawara Station, take a bus for "Oku-Yugawara" or "Fudo-daki" and get off at "Fudo-daki." 20-min. ride.May 05, 2022
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Aerial photo of Manazuru Peninsula from 1983. Cape Manazuru is clearly visible.Copyright © National Land Image Information (Color Aerial Photographs), Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and TourismMar 27, 2022
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Old map of Manazuru Peninsula.Mar 27, 2022
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School of small fish. Most of my underwater photos were shot too close and came out blurry.Mar 27, 2022
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Scuba diving at Manazuru Peninsula. Lots of seaweed on the bottom.Mar 27, 2022
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Scuba diving at Manazuru Peninsula. We went down as deep as 20 meters.Mar 27, 2022
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Scuba divers taking a break on shore at Manazuru Peninsula. Stoney shore, no sandy beach.Mar 27, 2022
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Manazuru Peninsula is also a popular scuba diving spot (Kotogahama), especially for beginner divers training to receive their diving license. Divers can just enter the water from shore, no need for a boat. Cars can also be parked nearby.Mar 27, 2022
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Fishing boat sailing past Manazuru Peninsula.Mar 27, 2022
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Fishing boat sailing past Manazuru Peninsula.Mar 27, 2022
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Mitsu-ishi (三ツ石) rocks bound by a shimenawa sacred rope.Mar 27, 2022
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Cape Manazuru tip with Mitsu-ishi (三ツ石) or Rock Trio. Two of the pointy rocks are bound by a shimenawa sacred rope. It's a noted spot for watching the New Year's first sunrise which rises between the two roped rocks.Mar 27, 2022
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The tip of Manazuru Peninsula has this slim, rocky shoal called Cape Manazuru (真鶴岬).Mar 27, 2022
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At low tide, you can walk to Cape Manazuru whose tip has Mitsu-ishi (三ツ石) or Rock Trio.Mar 27, 2022
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The bridge going to Manazuru Peninsula is on Route 135.Mar 27, 2022
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Manazuru Peninsula is a small, scenic spit of rocky and hilly land jutting into Sagami Bay, western Kanagawa. The forest on the peninsula is one of Japan's Top 100 Forests (森林浴の森100選) as designated by Japan's Forestry Agency.Mar 27, 2022
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Kawasaki Daishi Station on the Keikyu Line.Apr 02, 2021
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Kawasaki Daishi Station on the Keikyu Line.Apr 02, 2021
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Ichigo-daifukuApr 02, 2021
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Lots of hard candy.Apr 02, 2021
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Boar daruma and beckoning maneki-neko cat.Apr 02, 2021
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Vegan and halal food.Apr 02, 2021
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Daishi Nakamise shopping path return trip.Apr 02, 2021
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Back to Daishi Nakamise.Apr 02, 2021
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Plum blossoms.Apr 02, 2021
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About the Fudomon Gate.Apr 02, 2021
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Side gate called Fudomon, as seen from outside. 不動門Apr 02, 2021
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Side gate called Fudomon. It used to be the temple's main gate from 1948 to 1977 (when the current main gate was rebuilt) which was lost during World War II. 不動門Apr 02, 2021
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Bell tower rung a few times a year, especially on New Year's Eve. 鐘楼堂Apr 02, 2021
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Looks Korean.Apr 02, 2021
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War Recovery Memorial from 1974.Apr 02, 2021
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Tree planted by Princess Mikasa.Apr 02, 2021
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Iroha Monument on the left and commemorative tree on the right.Apr 02, 2021
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Monument for a poem about Kobo Daishi from Sept. 1986.Apr 02, 2021
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Kawasaki Daishi Temple has many monuments. This monument marks Kobo Daishi's 1,150th anniversary of his death.Apr 02, 2021
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Mari-zuka Monument built in May 1960. Festival is held every May 21 when famous enetertainers perform on a stage. まり塚碑Apr 02, 2021
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Ema tablet for 2019, Year of the Boar.Apr 02, 2021
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Used ema tablet and amulet disposal place. They will be burned. 納札殿Apr 02, 2021
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Inside Shotoku Taishi-do Hall dedicated to Prince Shotoku Taishi. 聖徳太子堂Apr 02, 2021
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Shotoku Taishi-do Hall dedicated to Prince Shotoku Taishi. 聖徳太子堂Apr 02, 2021
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Seiryu Gengon-do Hall 清瀧権現堂Apr 02, 2021
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Goma wooden tablets for sale, ¥5,000 to ¥30,000. The Goma kito fire prayer to burn these prayer tablets is held a few times every morning and afternoon in the main hall. 護摩札Apr 02, 2021
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Ogoma Uketsukejo is where you can sign up for a goma tablet burning ceremony in the main hall. お護摩受付所・護持志納受付所Apr 02, 2021
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Ogoma Uketsukejo is where you can sign up for a goma tablet burning ceremony in the main hall. お護摩受付所・護持志納受付所Apr 02, 2021
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Some of the 7,240 books of Kenryuban Daizokyo.Apr 02, 2021
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Inside Kawasaki Daishi's Kyozo Sutra Repository, Buddhist painting on the ceiling.Apr 02, 2021
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Inside Kawasaki Daishi's Kyozo Sutra Repository, Buddhist paintings on four sides on the ceiling. Tells the story of how Buddhism came to Japan from India via China and Korea.Apr 02, 2021
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Statue of Shaka Nyorai in the Kyozo.Apr 02, 2021
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Inside Kyozo Sutra Repository. Stores 7,240 books of Kenryuban Daizokyo. Built in 2004. (経蔵)Apr 02, 2021
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About the Kyozo Sutra Repository. (経蔵)Apr 02, 2021
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On the way to the main hall is this Kyozo Sutra Repository. (経蔵)Apr 02, 2021
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Fudodo Hall dedicated to Fudo Myo-o. 不動堂Apr 02, 2021
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Incense burner in front of Fudodo Hall dedicated to Fudo Myo-o. 不動堂Apr 02, 2021
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Rooftop jewel on Shinto Kaikan (Followers Hall). 信徒会館Apr 02, 2021
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Ahead is the temple office and Shinto Kaikan (Followers Hall) on the right. 信徒会館Apr 02, 2021
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Side of the main hall.Apr 02, 2021
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Japan's 100 Kannon Buddhas in relief. Apr 02, 2021
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Nihon Hyaku Kannon Reijo Osunafumi Sanpaijo (Sand Stepping Worship Field of Hundred Kannon Temple of Japan). Sand from 100 Kannon temples in Japan are here. 日本百観音霊場お砂踏み参拝所Apr 02, 2021
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Yasuragi Bridge over Tsuru-no-Ike Pond. やすらぎ橋Apr 02, 2021
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Yasuragi Bridge over Tsuru-no-Ike Pond. It dispels evil and brings good fortune. やすらぎ橋Apr 02, 2021
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Statue of Gautama Buddha. 降魔成道釈迦如来像Apr 02, 2021
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Tsuru-no-Ike Pond つるの池Apr 02, 2021
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Crossing Yasuragi Bridge over Tsuru-no-Ike Pond. やすらぎ橋Apr 02, 2021
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Yakushiden Hall 薬師殿Apr 02, 2021
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Yakushiden Hall 薬師殿Apr 02, 2021
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Yakushiden Hall dedicated to Yakushi, the Medicine Buddha. Built in Nov. 2008. 薬師殿Apr 02, 2021
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About Kobo Daishi.Apr 02, 2021
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About the Road marker.Apr 02, 2021
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About the Road marker.Apr 02, 2021
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Photo of Kitanoumi as yokozuna.Apr 02, 2021
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About Kitanoumi.Apr 02, 2021
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Statue of the late, great Yokozuna Kitanoumi Toshimitsu. I love sumo, but with the premature deaths of great wrestlers like Kitanoumi and Chiyonofuji in recent years, I've been having ambivalent feelings toward sumo because of how it seriously affects the person's health.Apr 02, 2021
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Statue of the late, great Yokozuna Kitanoumi Toshimitsu at Kawasaki Daishi Temple. Erected on the third anniversary of his death by his family. He was only 62. Kitanoumi was one of the greatest yokozuna. 北の湖銅像Apr 02, 2021
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Statue of the late sumo wrestler Yokozuna Kitanoumi (1953–2015) as the chairman of the Japan Sumo Association. He was a member of Kawasaki Daishi Temple.. Apr 02, 2021
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Straw sandals. near Kobo Daishi statue.Apr 02, 2021
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Kobo Daishi statue built in 1973 for the 1,200th anniversary of his birth. Kawasaki Daishi Temple. 遍路大師尊像Apr 02, 2021
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Kobo Daishi statue (Henro Daishi) depicted as a pilgrim on Shikoku. Pour water on the straw sandals to pray for good health and stamina on long treks. 遍路大師Apr 02, 2021
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Kobo Daishi statue built in 1973 for the 1,200th anniversary of his birth. 遍路大師尊像Apr 02, 2021
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About Prayer and Peace Monument.Apr 02, 2021
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Prayer and Peace Monument 不動門 「祈りと平和」の像Apr 02, 2021
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Prayer and Peace Monument 不動門 「祈りと平和」の像Apr 02, 2021
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About the Power stones (chikara-ishi) 力石Apr 02, 2021
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Power stones (chikara-ishi) 力石Apr 02, 2021
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About the Octagonal 5-story pagoda.Apr 02, 2021
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The sacred statues or images worshipped in the Octagonal 5-story pagoda.Apr 02, 2021
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The pagoda symbolizes Dainichi Nyorai (Mahavairocana).Apr 02, 2021
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It's a ferro-concrete building with no windows nor observation deck or balcony.Apr 02, 2021
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Octagonal 5-story pagoda at Kawasaki Daishi Temple. 八角五重塔 (中興塔)Apr 02, 2021
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Octagonal 5-story pagoda at Kawasaki Daishi Temple. 八角五重塔 (中興塔)Apr 02, 2021
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My lucky setsubun beans. It hit my hand in the air and I caught it. I think one of the priests threw it.Apr 02, 2021
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After several minutes, everyone ran out beans. They waved goodbye and left.Apr 02, 2021
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Kanda Uno and Dewi Sukarno throwing Setsubun beans at Kawasaki Daishi. 川崎大師節分会 豆まきApr 02, 2021
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Kanda Uno and Dewi Sukarno throwing Setsubun beans at Kawasaki Daishi on Feb. 3, 2019. 神田うの デヴィ夫人 川崎大師節分会 豆まきApr 02, 2021
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Kanda Uno and Dewi Sukarno throwing Setsubun beans. 川崎大師節分会 豆まきApr 02, 2021
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Kanda Uno and Dewi Sukarno throwing Setsubun beans.Apr 02, 2021
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Kanda Uno and Dewi Sukarno throwing Setsubun beans at Kawasaki Daishi on Feb. 3, 2019. Dewi was one of the wives of the first President of Indonesia, Sukarno. She's now a popular celebrity in Japan. 神田うの デヴィ夫人Apr 02, 2021
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All hands in the air. Setsubun bean-throwing at Kawasaki Daishi Temple on Feb. 3, 2019. 川崎大師節分会 豆まきApr 02, 2021
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Setsubun at Kawasaki Daishi Temple. They threw small plastic bags of beans, so they were easy to catch.Apr 02, 2021
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At 2 pm, the fun began when they started throwing the beans.Apr 02, 2021
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Front and center are the Kawasaki Daishi Temple priests.Apr 02, 2021
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Kanda Uno (center) and Dewi Sukarno (right) were the main celebrities throwing beans. They weren't born in the Year of the Boar, but Uno is a native of Kawasaki. Dewi must also have some connection with this temple or Kawasaki. Apr 02, 2021
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Everyone is filled with anticipation to catch lucky beans.Apr 02, 2021
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Kawasaki Daishi has about 70 people throwing beans each time, so a total of 210 people for the day. ¥70,000 x 210 = ¥14,700,000 income for the temple this day.Apr 02, 2021
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Of course, the temple needs to take care of some expenses such as those gifts and constructing this platform for the bean throwers. 節分会・豆まきApr 02, 2021
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Led by priests, the bean throwers entered the site on an elevated platform. 節分会・豆まきApr 02, 2021
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About 7,000 people gathered for each of the three bean-throwing ceremonies. It's free for people to catch the beans.Apr 02, 2021
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Kawasaki Daishi Temple grounds is quite large. It has this large field near the main worship hall. Perfect for bean throwing. Apr 02, 2021
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On Feb. 3, 2019, Kawasaki Daishi held the Setsubun bean-throwing three times at 11:30 am, 2 pm, and 4:30 pm. I went at 2 pm. This is the temple's lawn named Yasuragi Hiroba. やすらぎ広場Apr 02, 2021
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After the picture-taking, everyone walked to the bean-throwing area.Apr 02, 2021
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Group photo of Setsubun bean throwers on Feb. 3, 2019 at Kawasaki Daishi. The head priest is in orange in the middle.Apr 02, 2021
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To be a Setsubun bean thrower, you have to pay money to the temple. Kawasaki Daishi charges ¥70,000.It includes a nice lunch and a few auspicious souvenirs like a wooden goma prayer tablet, wooden box of lucky beans, folding fan, and sake.Apr 02, 2021
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After the religious ceremony, group photo of the priests (head priest in the middle wearing orange) and bean throwers. Apr 02, 2021
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Names of the Setsubun bean throwers on Feb. 3, 2019 at Kawasaki Daishi.Apr 02, 2021
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They did the goma fire ritual inside the temple where they burn wooden tablets to cleanse your soul.Apr 02, 2021
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Priests proceed to the main temple. Apr 02, 2021
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Temple priests standing by to enter the temple.Apr 02, 2021
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This is actress Kanda Uno waving. Setsubun at major temples usually have a few celebrities. 神田うのApr 02, 2021
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節分会Apr 02, 2021
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Setsubun started with a religious ceremony inside the main temple at about 1:15 pm. The priests and bean throwers paraded into the temple.Apr 02, 2021
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Feb. 3, 2019 was Setsubun, the traditional day marking the start of spring even though it's still cold as winter. Apr 02, 2021
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View from the Dai-hondo main hall.Apr 02, 2021
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Kawasaki Daishi Temple, Dai-hondo main worship hall 大本堂Apr 02, 2021
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Kawasaki Daishi Temple, Dai-hondo main worship hall 大本堂Apr 02, 2021
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Kawasaki Daishi Temple, Dai-hondo main worship hall 大本堂Apr 02, 2021
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Kawasaki Daishi Temple, Dai-hondo main worship hall 大本堂Apr 02, 2021
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Kawasaki Daishi Temple, Dai-hondo main worship hall 大本堂Apr 02, 2021
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Incense burnerApr 02, 2021
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Kawasaki Daishi Temple, Dai-hondo main worship hall and incense burner in front. 大本堂Apr 02, 2021
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Belonging to the Shingon Buddhist sect founded by Kobo Daishi, Kawasaki Daishi Temple is one of the Kanto Region's Big Three Shingon temples (other two being Narita-san in Chiba and Yakuoin in Mt. Takao).Officially named Heikenji Temple, Kawasaki Daishi worships Kobo Daishi (弘法大師), the founder of the Shingon Sect.Apr 02, 2021
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Ema tablet for the Year of the Boar in 2019.Apr 02, 2021
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Water basin with a lotus flower.Apr 02, 2021
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Water basin.Apr 02, 2021
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One of the Four Heavenly Kings inside the Main Gate. 四天王像Apr 02, 2021
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One of the Four Heavenly Kings inside the Main Gate. 四天王像Apr 02, 2021
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Behind the giant paper lantern.Apr 02, 2021
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Under the giant paper lantern.Apr 02, 2021
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Giant paper lantern hangs in the Dai-Sanmon (Main Gate).Apr 02, 2021
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Belonging to the Shingon Buddhist sect, Kawasaki Daishi is one of the most popular Buddhist temples in Kanagawa Prefecture. Official name is Heikenji (平間寺). Almost 3 million people worship here during New Year's. It worships Kobo Daishi (弘法大師), the founder of the Shingon Sect.Apr 02, 2021
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Dai-Sanmon Main Gate rebuilt in 1977. 大山門Apr 02, 2021
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Getting closer to Kawasaki Daishi.Apr 02, 2021
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Beckoning cats or maneki-neko.Apr 02, 2021
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Daruma with eyes to be painted in.Apr 02, 2021
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Daishi Nakamise is famous for rock-candy cutting (Tontoko Ame). They use a knive to cut the long sliver of candy on a wooden cutting board to make a loud chopping noise.Apr 02, 2021
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Daishi Nakamise shopping arcade to Kawasaki Daishi has more souvenir shops.Apr 02, 2021
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Entrance to Daishi Nakamise shopping arcade leading to Kawsaki Daishi Temple. 大師仲見世Apr 02, 2021
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Turn right at the intersection.Apr 02, 2021
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Tanuki dressed for Setsubun, complete with beans.Apr 02, 2021
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Many daruma shops along the way. These daruma are designed like a boar since 2019 was the Year of the Boar.Apr 02, 2021
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Daruma dolls.Apr 02, 2021
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The short walk from Kawasaki Daishi Station to Kawasaki Daishi Temple is lined with souvenir shops.Apr 02, 2021
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Kawasaki Daishi Temple is near Kawasaki Daishi Station on the Keikyu Daishi Line that starts from Keikyu Kawasaki Station.Apr 02, 2021
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Ukiyoe print of pilgrims climbing Mt. Oyama. By Utagawa Yoshifuji in the 19th century. 歌川芳藤During the Edo Period, Mt. Oyama was one of the first sacred sites that allowed pilgrimages by commoners. In the old days, making the trip to Oyama by oneself was too difficult, so they formed pilgrimage groups.Apr 28, 2020
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Ukiyoe print of Roben Falls used by Oyama pilgrims to purify themselves. Notice the long wooden swords.Apr 28, 2020
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When going down the stairs at Isehara Station's North Exit, you can drop by this tourist information office to pick up brochures.Apr 28, 2020
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Mt. Oyama appears in quite a few ukiyoe prints usually along with nearby Mt. Fuji. This one is by Hiroshige in 1858 as seen from Yokohama. Image courtesy of 神奈川県郷土資料アーカイブ.Apr 21, 2020
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From Tokyo, take the Odakyu Line from Shinjuku Station to Isehara Station (about 60 min.). No need to take the Romance Car express train. The "Tanzawa-Oyama Free Pass A" is a good deal for a roundtrip, including bus and the cable car on Mt. OyamValid for 2 days and costs ¥2,520. If you prefer not to take the cable car and hike instead, buy "Tanzawa-Oyama Free Pass B" which is cheaper at ¥1,560. You can buy the pass at any Odakyu Line train station like Shinjuku, Machida, Yamato, and Isehara Stations. Use the ticket vending machine.Apr 19, 2020
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Afuri tofu in a supermarket in Tokyo.Apr 19, 2020
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Mt. Oyama has roads, hiking paths, and a cable car going up the mountain. The main road (accessible by bus) goes up through a valley on the mountain until it reaches near the cable car station.Most people only go halfway (elevation 700 meters) up the mountain to Oyama Afuri Shrine's Shimosha (Lower Shrine). People wanting a more challenging trek can hike to the summit to visit the Honsha main shrine. Mt. Oyama is 1,252-meters high (4,108 ft) and part of the Tanzawa Mountains.Apr 19, 2020
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For Oyama Afuri Shrine's 39th Fire Festival Takigi Noh on Oct. 3, 2019, a Kyogen play called "Neongyoku" and Noh play called "Momojigari" were performed.Performers were top class from the Kanze School of Noh and the Okura School of Kyogen. Sorry, but photography of the performances wasn't allowed so I don't have photos of the performances. Many thanks to Alice Gordenker who organized the tour and provided English explanations.Apr 19, 2020
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The Noh tradition on Oyama was disrupted due to the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923 and World War II, but it was resurrected in the 1980s.The background trees were also beautifully illuminated. Also notice the small torches. Starting at 4 pm, four plays including a dance and kyogen were performed. Ended at 7:30 pm. They also had a beautiful bilingual (Japanese and English) program explaining much about the Oyama, Afuri Shrine, and Noh.Apr 19, 2020
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Torches near the Noh stage were also lit. Noh started on Mt. Oyama 300 years ago when the shogun ordered the conflicting religious groups on the mountain to work together to stage a Noh play twice a year. This was to prevent fighting from breaking out on the mountain. Priests in those days were armed and warrior-like. The strategy worked as Oyama's Shintoists, Buddhists, and ascetic priests made peace and worked together to perform Noh in the Kanze School.Apr 19, 2020
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Food offerings for the arriving deity.Apr 19, 2020
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Bon fire burned until it got dark. The sacred fire was also used to light the torches near the Noh stage.Apr 19, 2020
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The fire is to invite the shrine's deity to this festival site.Apr 19, 2020
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