 Most viewed - Yokohama Chinatown Chinese New Year 横浜中華街春節 |
Yokohama Chinatown's main temple called Kwan Tai Temple (Kanteibyo in Japanese 関帝廟). Busy with Chinese New Year worshippers. Dedicated to Kwan Tei, a famous general in the ancient Chinese Imperial army and Taoist symbol of integrity and loyalty199 views
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New Year's prayers at Ma Zhu Miao Temple Masobyo, Yokohama.174 views
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Chinese New Year at Yokohama Chinatown.173 views
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Kwan Tai Temple (Kanteibyo in Japanese 関帝廟) in Yokohama Chinatown.172 views
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Although the temple has been around for a long time, this building was built in 1990. Very ornate. Revered by merchants. Kwan Tai Temple (Kanteibyo in Japanese 関帝廟) in Yokohama Chinatown.171 views
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It was especially crowded from 4 pm to 8 pm when they held the cai ching lion dances (saichin in Japanese 採青). Two guys in a Chinese lion danced at all the restaurants and shops in Chinatown. Four lions were there. 164 views
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The lion dance was most dramatic when the lion stood up with one guy standing on the shoulders of the other. They are actually martial artists. The lion dance movements are similar to martial arts. 163 views
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Yokohama Ma Zhu Miao Temple (Masobyo in Japanese 横浜媽祖廟), dedicated to Mazu, the goddess of the sea and travel. The goddess spirit was split from a temple in Tainan, Taiwan. 148 views
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Yokohama Ma Zhu Miao Temple (Masobyo in Japanese 横浜媽祖廟) was built in 2006 to mark the 150th anniversary of Yokohama Port opening to foreign trade. Very ornate outside and inside.139 views
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Inside Ma Zhu Miao Temple Masobyo, Yokohama. Pay a fee to enter.137 views
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Chinatown gate.114 views
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Feb. 10, 2013 was the Chinese New Year's Day in Japan's largest Chinatown in Yokohama. Lion dances and firecrackers abound during the late afternoon and early evening. Gate near Ishikawa-cho Station.113 views
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I couldn't believe that this big truck was trying to go through the crowds.95 views
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Pay a fee to ring the gong.94 views
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Lion takes the bait.88 views
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My first Chinese New Year in Japan, called "shunsetsu" in Japanese (春節). Glad to see that China-Japan relations are alive and well here, regardless of political differences.87 views
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Local bank Chinese style.86 views
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A Hawaiian shop in Yokohama's Chinatown?86 views
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Another Chinatown gate.85 views
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Your name in Chinese characters.85 views
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Chinese New Year window display.84 views
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My video of Chinese New Year at Yokohama Chinatown on Feb. 10, 2013.83 views
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Illumination for safety and security83 views
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Dragon on Kwan Tai Temple.83 views
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This lion was pink.82 views
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The lion plucks a red envelope containing money from each merchant. 82 views
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Tree illumination and small pavilion at Yamashita-cho Park.82 views
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Gods of Good Fortune on a boat in lights.82 views
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Panda entrance.82 views
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Palanquin at Ma Zhu Miao Temple (Masobyo) in Yokohama Chinatown.82 views
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During Chinese New Year's, one Japanese word to learn is "bakuchiku" (爆竹). It literally means "exploding bamboo." Of course, we call it firecrackers. They pop firecrackers at least twice each time the lion dances.82 views
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Walking toward Chinatown.81 views
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Yokohama Chinatown was jammed with people on Feb. 10, 2013, Chinese New Year. 81 views
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Dangerous for small kids and baby strollers.81 views
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The lions jammed the streets with people wherever they went.81 views
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Yokohama Chinatown gate.81 views
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Inside Kwan Tai Temple.81 views
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Ornate roof of Kwan Tai Temple.80 views
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Lion bait.80 views
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Pay a fee to ring the gong and walk through the palanquin for good luck.80 views
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More lion dances.80 views
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The lion danced for a few minutes in front of each shop or restaurant. They also went inside and danced. The first lion I saw was yellow.79 views
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Incense burner at Kwan Tai Temple.79 views
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Incesne burner at Ma Zhu Miao Temple Masobyo.79 views
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New Year's prayers at Ma Zhu Miao Temple Masobyo, Yokohama.79 views
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Yokohama Chinatown gate.78 views
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Crowd gathers wherever the lion is.77 views
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Auspicious, gleaming souvenirs.77 views
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Inside Yokohama Ma Zhu Miao Temple (Masobyo in Japanese 横浜媽祖廟)64 views
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Yokohama Ma Zhu Miao Temple (Masobyo in Japanese 横浜媽祖廟) was built in 2006 to mark the 150th anniversary of Yokohama Port opening to foreign trade.62 views
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Dragon62 views
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Yokohama Chinatown's main temple called Kwan Tai Temple (Kanteibyo in Japanese 関帝廟). Busy with Chinese New Year worshippers. Dedicated to Kwan Tei, a famous general in the ancient Chinese Imperial army and Taoist symbol of integrity and loyalty62 views
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Inside Yokohama Chinatown's main temple called Kwan Tai Temple (Kanteibyo in Japanese 関帝廟).62 views
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Carved pillar61 views
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Yokohama Chinatown's main temple called Kwan Tai Temple (Kanteibyo in Japanese 関帝廟). Busy with Chinese New Year worshippers. 61 views
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Ornate ceiling.60 views
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Chinese acrobat.59 views
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Red and gold everywhere.59 views
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New Year's events held on the weekends following Chinese New Year's.58 views
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Chinese acrobat.56 views
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