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This aircraft hangar had a entertainment stage.Nov 10, 2010
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Iruma Air Base control towerNov 10, 2010
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Helicopter insigniaNov 10, 2010
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Fire dept. at Iruma Air Base.Nov 10, 2010
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Kawasaki C-1 military transport plane. We couldn't go inside any of the planes.Nov 10, 2010
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Kawasaki C-1 military transport planeNov 10, 2010
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Chinook helicopterNov 10, 2010
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The cockpit of this F-15J fighter plane was open for public viewing.Nov 10, 2010
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C-130 Hercules for the Japan Air Self-Defence ForceNov 10, 2010
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C-130 Hercules in sky blue.Nov 10, 2010
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U-4 is based on a Gulfstream IV.Nov 10, 2010
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Grumman E-2C Hawkeye Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft with wings folded back. It can serve on an aircraft carrier.Nov 10, 2010
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More helicopters.Nov 10, 2010
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The Iruma Air Show also had a VIP section for invited guests here at one end of the site. Prime view of take-offs and landings on the runway.Nov 10, 2010
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Engagement Control Station (ECS) for the Patriot missile system.Nov 10, 2010
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MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missile systemNov 10, 2010
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Patriot PAC-3JNov 10, 2010
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One interesting display were these Patriot missile launchers.Nov 10, 2010
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U-125A search and rescue planeNov 10, 2010
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Why is Woody Woodpecker on the tail?Nov 10, 2010
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RF-4E reconnaissance planeNov 10, 2010
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RF-4E reconnaissance plane is equipped with cameras for photographing disaster areas, etc.Nov 10, 2010
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RF-4E reconnaissance plane based on the McDonnell F-4 Phantom.Nov 10, 2010
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Tail of F-2 fighter plane.Nov 10, 2010
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F-2 fighter plane.Nov 10, 2010
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T-7 trainer planeNov 10, 2010
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This U-125A plane is for search and rescue operations. A good number and variety of planes were also on display. Some of them were flown during the air show.Nov 10, 2010
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UH-60J rescue helicopter is based on the Black Hawk copter.Nov 10, 2010
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Sikorsky SH-60J SeahawkNov 10, 2010
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Sikorsky SH-60J Seahawk anti-submarine warfare helicopterNov 10, 2010
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The crowd cheers wildly as the Blue Impulse returns. They performed until around 2:30 pm. The festival ended at 3 pm when many of the planes on display took off for home.Nov 10, 2010
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This Tack Cross has one jet flying straight while the other is spiraling around it. Quite spectacular.Nov 10, 2010
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Star Cross: Smokey star in the sky. They also drew a Valentine heart, complete with an arrow. Also see my YouTube video here.Nov 10, 2010
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Thrilling show, but the element of danger is always present. The Blue Impulse have had a few fatal accidents.Nov 10, 2010
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The smoke color was either white or gray.Nov 10, 2010
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Flying upside down.Nov 10, 2010
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Blue Impulse Aerobatic Team at Iruma Air Show.Nov 10, 2010
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Spectacular formations.Nov 10, 2010
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Two more Blue Impulse jets later took off.Nov 10, 2010
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All these formations and aerobatic maneuvers all have a name. This is the Diamond Formation.Nov 10, 2010
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And now here they come in all their glory, the Blue Impulse Aerobatic Team.Nov 10, 2010
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Blue Impulse head for the runway at Iruma Air Base.Nov 10, 2010
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The jet blast from the T-4 wasn't so bad, but it did blow away a few caps on our heads.Nov 10, 2010
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Blue Impulse Kawasaki T-4Nov 10, 2010
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As the jets taxied off, the pilots waved to the crowd.Nov 10, 2010
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Ready to leave for the runway.Nov 10, 2010
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Seven Blue Impulse planes were on display, but only six of them flew. Blue Impulse is based at Matsushima Air Base in Miyagi Prefecture. They have a busy performance schedule from April to Dec. ブルーインパルスの曲技飛行Nov 10, 2010
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Pilot putting on his helmet. This year in 2010 happens to be the 50th anniversary of the Blue Impulse team established in 1960.Nov 10, 2010
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This ground crew of a Blue Impulse T-4 includes a woman.Nov 10, 2010
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I waded up to near the front row at around 12:30 pm to await the Blue Impulse to take off. Blue Impulse is Japan's foremost aerobatic team belonging to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.Nov 10, 2010
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The Blue Impulse flies Kawasaki T-4 jets since 1995. They were established in 1960, inspired by the Thunderbirds of the US Air Force.Nov 10, 2010
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As 1:15 pm approaches, the crowd gets bigger and more eager to watch the Blue Impulse, seen here in the background.Nov 10, 2010
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The crowd waits for the Blue Impulse.Nov 10, 2010
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The crowd. Behind is a large hangar where they had aircraft displays.Nov 10, 2010
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CH-47J Chinook helicopter demonstrates cargo transport. They had something flying in the air almost non-stop all morning until around lunch time.Nov 10, 2010
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UH-60J rescue helicopter demo.Nov 10, 2010
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T-4 trainer jet lands.Nov 10, 2010
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They didn't release any smoke.Nov 10, 2010
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A squadron of T-4 trainer jets perform semi-aerobatics.Nov 10, 2010
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I've never seen so many parachutists in an air show before.Nov 10, 2010
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The three Kawasaki C-1 jets dropped parachuters onto Iruma Air Base.Nov 10, 2010
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Kawasaki C-1 for a parachute drop at Iruma Air Show in Saitama.Nov 10, 2010
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The Kawasaki C-1 return to release parachute troopers.Nov 10, 2010
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The three Kawasaki C-1 in formation during a fly-by.Nov 10, 2010
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Kawasaki C-1 has been around since the 1970s.Nov 10, 2010
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Another Kawasaki C-1 military transport jet taking off. It has the Japan Air Self-Defense Force livery.Nov 10, 2010
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C-1 flying over Blue Impulse.Nov 10, 2010
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Next were three Kawasaki C-1 transport jets taking off.Nov 10, 2010
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More photos of the Blue Impulse later on below.Nov 10, 2010
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Blue Impulse jets parked front and center.Nov 10, 2010
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At the front line in front of the Blue Impulse Aerobatic planes.Nov 10, 2010
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Even at around 9:30 am, a huge crowd.Nov 10, 2010
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This is a U-125 plane which was also flying and had landed when we got to the air base.Nov 10, 2010
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YS-11 landed.Nov 10, 2010
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This was the 42nd Iruma Air Show on Nov. 3, 2010.Nov 10, 2010
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The first thing I saw was this YS-11 flying around. They had a parade and Miss Air Show contest, but I was too late for that.Nov 10, 2010
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Finally getting nearer to Iruma Air Base, the Japan Air Self-Defense Forces' largest air base.Nov 10, 2010
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Trying to cross the train tracks. Another bottleneck as trains always pass by.Nov 10, 2010
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It would take maybe only 5 min. reach Iruma Base from the train station, but it took us at least 25 min. with numerous stop-and-go crowd control.Nov 10, 2010
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They inspected our bags and even had a German Shepherd dog.Nov 10, 2010
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A record-breaking 280,000 attended the Iruma Air Show on Nov. 3, 2010. The festivities started at 9 am and admission was free. This was also a super sunny day.Nov 10, 2010
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Inariyama Koen Station is a small train station, but only on the day of the annual Iruma Air Show, they set up this huge train station exit.Nov 10, 2010
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Iruma Air Base is near Inariyama Koen Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line (40-50 min. from Ikebukuro). This is the crowd leaving the train platform at around 9 am.Nov 10, 2010
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Kita-Urawa Awa Odori lanterns in front of Kita-Urawa Station.Sep 08, 2009
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Kita-Urawa Awa Odori poster for 2009. Gooddesign.Sep 08, 2009
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Finale on Happy Road. Anybody could join in and dance.Sep 08, 2009
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Hatanaka-kikko-ren, Kita-Urawa Awa Odori in Saitama. 畑中亀甲連Sep 08, 2009
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Ageo Koiki-ren, from the city of Ageo in Saitama Prefecture. あげお小粋連Sep 08, 2009
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Awa Odori Hibugi. This group doesn't have the word "ren" attached to their name. 阿波踊り飛舞技Sep 08, 2009
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Awa Odori Hibugi. "Hibugi" means flying dance. Although I did not see anyone leaping in the air while dancing.Sep 08, 2009
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Awa Odori HibugiSep 08, 2009
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Miyako-ren 美奴連（みやこ連）Sep 08, 2009
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Miyako-ren drummers.Sep 08, 2009
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Miyako-ren 美奴連（みやこ連）Sep 08, 2009
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Miyako-ren was also good. I have them on video. 美奴連（みやこ連）Sep 08, 2009
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This was the brightest section of Happy Road, in front of a pachinko parlor. But the neon lights kept changing color--red, white, yellow, etc. Looks psychedelic on my video.Sep 08, 2009
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Musashi-Aoi-ren on Happy Road.Sep 08, 2009
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Musashi-Aoi-ren on Happy Road. One of the girls lost her balance and fell. See my YouTube video here. Sep 08, 2009
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Musashi-Aoi-ren at Kita-Urawa Awa Odori on Sept. 6, 2009.Sep 08, 2009
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The lighting was dark here, like most of the parade route.Sep 08, 2009
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Musashi-Aoi-ren at Kita-Urawa Awa Odori on Sept. 6, 2009.Sep 08, 2009
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Musashi-Aoi-ren performing in front of Saty (now AEON), a shopping mall. Here too, it wasn't super crowded.Sep 08, 2009
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Musashi-Aoi-ren gives a very good performance. Their dance routine is excellent.Sep 08, 2009
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Niiza Kobushi-ren musicians. Sep 08, 2009
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This is Musashi-Aoi-ren from the city of Sayama in Saitama Prefecture. They belong to the Aoi family of Awa Odori dance troupes. Their music sounds almost the same as the other Aoi troupes.Sep 08, 2009
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Niiza Kobushi-ren perform at Fureai Road which was the worst place to take pictures. They had a canopy (see left) and it obstructs the best view of the dancers. The crowd was sparse here.Sep 08, 2009
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These pictures show most, but not all the eleven dance troupes who performed. I missed a few. Sep 08, 2009
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This is Niiza Kobushi-ren, from the city of Niiza in Saitama Prefecture. They had a very distinct-sounding beat. 新座こぶし連Sep 08, 2009
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Next was Buyu-ren.Sep 08, 2009
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This man does a fan dance with his feet too.Sep 08, 2009
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Kita-Urawa Aho-ren 北浦和阿呆連Sep 08, 2009
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Lots of local children in Kita-Urawa Aho-ren. 北浦和阿呆連Sep 08, 2009
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Kita-Urawa Aho-ren starts the Awa Odori on Happy Road at 6 pm. This was the most crowded section, but even then, not super crowded. They also had chairs that anybody could sit on, though some were reserved.Sep 08, 2009
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Kita-Urawa Aho-ren. "Aho" means fool. Sep 08, 2009
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Happy Road goes straight to this road which leads to Fureai Road, another dance venue and Saty shopping mall (now AEON) at the end of the road. The entire route quite short.Sep 08, 2009
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At 5:30 pm, they held a short demonstration of awa odori dancing on Happy Road with the local Kita-Urawa Aho-ren dancing.Sep 08, 2009
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Kita-Urawa Awa Odori banner.Sep 08, 2009
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Another one marches on.Sep 08, 2009
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Happy Road, the main venue of the Kita-Urawa Awa Odori. It is a short route.Sep 08, 2009
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A school marching band starts off the festivities.Sep 08, 2009
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Opening ceremony. The festival actually started at 4:20 pm with an opening ceremony and a parade of marching bands from local elementary schools and the fire dept.Sep 08, 2009
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Near the train station is Happy Road. This is the entrance and one starting point of the Kita-Urawa Awa Odori folk dance festival.Sep 08, 2009
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The 32nd Kita-Urawa Awa Odori was held on Sept. 5, 2009 from 6 pm to 9 pm. About 11 awa odori dance troupes participated. Most of them from Saitama.Sep 08, 2009
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Kita-Urawa Awa Odori lanterns and signboard in front of Kita-Urawa Station.Sep 08, 2009
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A boxy-looking Kita-Urawa Station on the west (nishiguchi) side. Keihin-Tohoku Line. Sep 08, 2009
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For the finale, they had a joint parade of dancers from various troupes.Aug 25, 2009
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Aoi means hollyhock.Aug 25, 2009
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Aoishin-ren musicians.Aug 25, 2009
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They are so good. Obviously, very well-trained and they must have practiced a lot.Aug 25, 2009
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Aoishin-ren is based in Koenji, Tokyo, and one of the leading troupes during the Koenji Awa Odori.Aug 25, 2009
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I love watching them. I got them on video as well.Aug 25, 2009
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Their dancing and music are so good.Aug 25, 2009
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Aoishin-ren, what I was waiting for. They are one of the best Awa Odori troupes in the world.Aug 25, 2009
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Everyone in this group have glowing faces, very vivacious.Aug 25, 2009
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