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Monument marking Tokugawa Ieyasu's first base camp during the Battle of Sekigahara.339 views
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The Awa Odori is held on Kagurazaka's main street called Kagurazaka-dori, a sloping road near Iidabashi Station. 神楽坂阿波踊り339 views
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Finish, everybody out please...338 views
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Suzuki Motorcycles338 viewsSuzuki put on a great show with a bunch of girls doing hip-hop dancing.
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Located in Higashi-Omi and established in 1361, Eigenji is a temple of the Zen Rinzai Buddhist Sect (Eigenji School) and well-known for fall colors with 3,000 maple trees. Touristy entrance to Eigenji. Map338 views
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The most important historical persons in Azuchi's feudal history were represented.338 views
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Festival banner. The Ichiyo Sakura Festival is held in April along the main Komatsu-bashi-dori street lined with Ichiyo cherry blossoms. These photos were taken on April 14, 2007. 小松橋通り338 views
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Cadillac338 views
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This car hopped high enough to stand on its rear end to show a holiday greeting.338 views
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From mid-Nov. to early Dec., the garden is beautifully lit up at night until 9 pm. Note that although the castle tower is also lit up, you cannot enter the castle grounds after 5 pm.337 views
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Crawl through a pillar337 views
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Torii on Takeshima island337 views
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Warriors on Omotesando337 views
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Azaleas in full bloom along the lake edge337 views
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Maybe this is the Sacred Man being pulled into the window.337 views
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A fire aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) damaged cables near the exhaust and supply ventilation trunk for the auxiliary boiler.337 viewsSAN DIEGO (May 29, 2008) A fire aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) damaged cables near the exhaust and supply ventilation trunk for the auxiliary boiler. George Washington is in San Diego for damage assessment and repairs following an at sea fire on May 22. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ted Green (Released)
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Karasuma Peninsula in Kusatsu. There is a large lotus pond behind the windmill. About 20 min. by bus from JR Kusatsu Station.337 views
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Yamagata maiko337 views
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Bashamichi Station on the MInato Mirai Line is one of the stations closest to the expo site. It has an info counter.337 views
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Replica of kaiten's pilot cockpit.337 views
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Hillside garden336 views
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Osakabe Shrine on top floor of Himeji Castle. This shrine was already on the hill before the castle was built. The shrine was moved when the castle was built, but it was brought into the castle after some "curses" occurred.336 views
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Actress Nakamura Tamao ("Tamao-chan") and TV personality Françoise Moréchand.336 viewsHere's a Japanese list of the celebrities who threw beans this day:
フランソワ･モレシャン（タレント）、中島 ゆたか（タレント）、川原 多美子（モデル）、秋本 裕希（モデル）、山内 麻美（モデル）、玉川 スミ（落語家）、池田 綾子（歌手）、三笑亭 可楽（落語家）、春風亭 小柳枝（落語家）、三笑亭 夢太朗（落語家）、桂 米助（落語家）、柳亭 楽輔（落語家）、春風亭 鯉昇（落語家）、翁屋 喜楽（落語家）、鏡味 健二郎（太神楽）、神田 ひまわり（講談）、金原亭 伯楽（落語家）、吉原 朝馬（落語家）、金原亭 馬生（落語家）、金原亭 世之介（落語家）、初音家 左橋（落語家）、金原亭 小駒（落語家）、市山 松扇（歌舞伎舞踊）、市山 松翁（歌舞伎舞踊）、市山 松之助（歌舞伎舞踊）、市山 扇之助（歌舞伎舞踊）、市山 竹紫郎（歌舞伎舞踊）、市山 竹松（歌舞伎舞踊）、市山 翔（歌舞伎舞踊）
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Part 2 - 浴曲三味線草： 1. Kagurazakari 神楽ざかり336 views
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Daruma dolls can never be knocked over since they always stand upright.336 views
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The gold folding screen, koto music, and dance made it a real visual treat.336 views
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Monument from Rome, Italy, given in 1928 by Mussolini. The column is from the ruins of a palace in Pompeii.336 views
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Sign explaining that the two rocks below were said to be used as a bench and table for Ieyasu.336 views
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Old porn theater in Yokosuka. Pretty amazing to see one these days, in the age of DVD/video rentals and Internet. It's almost a cultural icon.336 views
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These men are descendants of the original archers who protected Emperor Kammu. 弓箭組列336 views
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I'm waiting...335 views
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Kakegawa, Shizuoka335 views
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Giant portrait of Yokozuna Asashoryu335 views
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Japan's most famous temple, with the world's oldest wooden buildings (over 1,300 years old), is also the country's first World Heritage Site. Also called Ikaruga-dera, the temple is the headquarters of the Shotoku-shu Buddhist Sect. Path to335 views
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Foundation of castle tower or donjon. In 1657, there was a great fire in Edo and a stray ember set the castle tower on fire and destroyed it only 19 years after it was built. It was never rebuilt. 天守台335 views
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Kasai Rinkai Park waterfront335 views
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All the while, the cheering section chants and wave streamers.335 views
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JR Kichijoji Station platform. Kichijoji is easily accessible on the JR Chuo Line from Shinjuku, Ochanomizu, Kanda, Tokyo Station, etc.335 views
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Yokosuka, Japan (April 21, 2006) - Cmdr. Donald Cuddington, Navigator of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), explains the function of Kitty Hawk's navigation bridge to members of the Japanese American Wives Association (JAWA).335 viewsYokosuka, Japan (April 21, 2006) - Cmdr. Donald Cuddington, Navigator of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), explains the function of Kitty Hawk's navigation bridge to members of the Japanese American Wives Association (JAWA). Tours of Kitty Hawk are conducted to increase public awareness of the aircraft carrier's mission and capabilities. Currently in port, Kitty Hawk demonstrates sea control and power projection as the U.S. Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Jimmy C. Pan (RELEASED)
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Kawake Station, on the JR Hokuriku Line, is the nearest train station to Odani Castle. There are buses from this station going to Odani Castle, but very few runs. Bicycles are available for rent though inside the station.335 viewsMore info on getting to Odani castle: https://shiga-ken.com/blog/2021/11/odani-castle-shuttle-buses/
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Hiwatari fire-crossing festival, Mt. Takao, Tokyo334 views
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Inside Jo-an tea ceremony house, a National Treasure334 views
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Sumo tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Nov.334 views
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Hikiyama Festival, Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture334 viewsHeld in mid-April, the Hikiyama Festival features authentic kabuki plays performed by young boys. Several ornate floats on wheels move around the city to serve as portable stages for these well-trained actors. The boys play both the male and female roles and wear gorgeous kimono. They undergo rigorous practice sessions during the months before the festival.
See more photos of this festival here.
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Face of a samurai.334 views
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Shinkyo Sacred Bridge, Nikko 神橋334 views
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VIP booth or "Royal Box" where the Emperor and Empress (or Crown Prince and Princess) or head of state watch sumo.334 views
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Older photo of Okayama Castle as seen from Korakuen Garden, Okayama334 views
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Verse 1 Song Monument, Otsu (Mihogasaki). In 1973, this was the first monument built for the song. The song's first and most famous line, "Ware wa Umi no Ko" is written. 一番の歌碑。大津市三保ケ崎。334 viewsThis monument is near the boat house in Mihogasaki, a stone's throw from Hama-Otsu.
われは湖の子 さすらいの
旅にしあれば しみじみと
のぼる狭霧や さざなみの
志賀の都よ いざさらば
Ware wa Umi no Ko, sasurai no
tabi ni shiareba, shimijimi to
Noboru sagiri ya, sazanami no
Shiga no Miyako yo, iza saraba
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Tokyo Station, Marunouchi side. This side faces the Imperial Palace and the Otemachi business district.334 views
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JR Shinagawa Station, Takanawa Entrance on the west side. 品川駅 高輪口334 views
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Dainty ones334 views
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The three-day Asakusa Sanja Matsuri is held during the weekend of the third Sunday of May. Numerous portable shrines (mikoshi) parade all over Asakusa amid huge crowds. Most of these photos were taken on May 17-18, 2008. (B/W ones taken some years ago.)334 views
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Calligraphy on a folding fan.334 views
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George Washington will replace the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier operating from Yokosuka, Japan.334 viewsCORONADO, Calif. (Aug. 21, 2008) Sailors man the rails of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as it departs Naval Air Station North Island. George Washington will replace the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier operating from Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephanie Tigner/Released)
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Model of Kyoto Imperial Palace.334 views
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Fukae Shopping Center334 views
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Map of Ise Jingu's Naiku Shrine. First you cross Uji Bridge.334 views
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1. Kagurazakari 神楽ざかり333 views
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Kenrokuen is classified as a "kaiyu-shiki teien" (回遊式庭園) or "circular-strolling Japanese garden." It's a common and classic Japanese garden design where you simply walk around the garden, usually around a central pond.333 views
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Monument for the final battle, about 1 km in front of Mt. Sasaoyama, where the fighting was the fiercest. 決戦地333 viewsThe left banner has the Ishida Mitsunari's crest and the right banner has the Tokugawa crest.
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Kichijoji Falls consist of three small waterfalls. Hinohara, Tokyo 吉祥寺滝333 views
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Sakura tunnel333 views
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Kyoto geiko and maiko at their best for the finale.333 views
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Gotokuji temple votive tablet. This cat connection with Ii Naotaka gave rise to Hiko-nyan, the official mascot of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture.333 views
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Lake Toya lookout deck on Mt. Usu, near the ropeway terminal. Showa-Shinzan clearly in sight. 洞爺湖展望台333 views
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Ozeki Kotomitsuki 大関琴光喜333 views
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Ama, another Mongolian and now Yokozuna Harumafuji. The Mongolians are taking over the top echelons of sumo dominated by foreigners. We haven't had a Japanese yokozuna since 2003.333 views
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Cross section of Hikone Castle.333 views
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Mt. Fuji and Lake Yamanaka332 views
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Traditional farmer's house332 views
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Chuo University (came in 4th) 中央大学4位332 views
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Our fixed-seat boat 千秋・太郎号のフィックス艇332 views
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After bicycling through eastern Lake Toya, I continue my trip around Lake Toya as I head north, entering Toyako town.332 views
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Sunomata Castle and gourd sculpture. The gourd (hyotan) was Toyotomi Hideyoshi's trademark as well as a symbol of this area.332 views
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No Swimming331 views遊泳禁止 - By now you must be getting sick of seeing this word "kinshi." Well, it's certainly not a pleasant word since it limits your freedom. But it also serves to keep you safe. The kanji in red reads "yūei kinshi" meaning "swimming (and playing in the water) prohibited." Below in black reads, "Koko wa suieijō dewa arimasen." This is not a place for swimming.
Place: Lake Biwa at Otsu, Shiga Pref.
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Torch runner and famous singer Hashi Yukio passes through Ginza331 views
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Musashimaru at the entrance331 views
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Shinto-style roof. If the house is full, the "Full House" banners are rolled down above the roof. (Now rolled up.)331 views
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At 6:30 pm, people started releasing their candlelit lanterns into the ocean. Tsuruga, Fukui Pref.331 views
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Sekigahara Town History and Folklore Museum 関ヶ原町歴史民俗資料館331 views
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Ryuujintai Karakuri, Takayama Festival, Gifu 龍神台からくり331 views
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Oiran have their obi sash tied in the front instead of the back like geisha in Kyoto.331 views
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You can buy a park entry ticket (300 yen) at a booth in front of Yokoze Station. Maps also available. Underpass at Yokoze Station.331 views
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Tokyo Anime Center331 views
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After you eat the main dish, mixing udon noodles in the miso broth is also good (if you still have room in your stomach).331 views
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In the day the USS George Washington arrived at Yokosuka, demonstrators were on hand to protest. They were kept far out of view of the big boat.331 views
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Kisenosato signs autographs. He's quite popular with the ladies.331 views
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Map of Naiku at Ise Jingu Shrine and adjacent area.331 views
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The longest carp is 10 meters.330 views
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Honda S600 (1964)330 viewsThe Event Hall had displays of nostalgic cars from the 1950s to the 1990s. This Honda was from 1964.
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Harley-Davidson VRSCD Night Rod330 viewsNice curves...
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Closeup of castle tower, with shachihoko on top. Nagoya Castle is famous for its golden pair of shachihoko roof ornaments. During the Aichi Expo in 2005, they were taken down for public display. 天守閣330 views
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Nishikawa Villa330 views
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Kusatsu Shukuba Festival, Shiga Pref.330 views
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Tekomai geisha lead the way for a float at Kawagoe Festival.330 views
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Center of Ainokura and souvenir shop.330 views
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Older photo of Okayama Castle 岡山城330 views
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Aizu-Wakamatsu (Tsuruga-jo) Castle, Fukushima Pref. The reconstructed castle tower (ferro-concrete) is based on the 5-story castle tower Kato Akinari built in 1639. "Wakamatsu" was named after a place in Hino, Shiga by Ujisato.330 views
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Baruto also flies the kid around.330 views
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Look at how many chimaki this girl caught!!!330 views
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Omi-Takashima Station on the JR Kosei Line. Takashima's southern-most train station and the only train station in the Takashima-cho area. It takes about 38 min. from Kyoto. JR湖西線 近江高島駅 MAP330 views
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Oiran330 views
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Kodaira manhole, Tokyo330 views
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Narita-san Dai-hondo main worship hall. These people are waiting to see the taiko drum performance. 大本堂329 views
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Rental bicycle329 views
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Nichiren Monument on Takeshima. This giant stone monument is inscribed with the prayer words "Namu Myo-horenge-kyo" from the Lotus Sutra. 南無妙法蓮華経329 views
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Tokiwa Shrine, Mito329 viewsDedicated to Lord Mitsukuni Tokugawa, the second lord of Mito, and Nariaki Tokugawa, the ninth lord of Mito and the one who built Kairakuen Garden.
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3. 梅にも春 Ume nimo Haru329 viewsOffering a drink of sake.
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Hanamatsuri celebrates the Buddha's birthday on April 8. This is Tsukiji Honganji in Tokyo.329 viewsThe flowers symbolize Lumbini Garden where the Buddha was born in present-day Nepal.
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Pre-festival event held in the afternoon, Yamato Awa Odori329 views
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Monument for Konishi Yukinaga's station. 小西 行長陣跡329 views
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Shibuya Station, South Exit, as seen from Tokyu Plaza 渋谷駅南口329 views
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Map of the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace329 views
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Crowd at Osaka Tenmangu Shrine, the organizer of the Tenjin Festival and starting point of the festival's Land Procession called "Riku-togyo." 大阪天満宮329 viewsOne of Japan's Big Three Festivals (besides Kyoto's Gion Matsuri and Tokyo's Kanda Matsuri) is also Osaka's biggest summer festival held on July 24-25. These photos were taken on July 25, 2004. The festival has a procession starting from Tenmangu Shrine in the afternoon and a water procession on the river in the evening.
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Slope to Arakawa Shizen Koen Park from the Arakawa 2-chome streetcar station on the Tokyo Toden Arakawa Line.329 views
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Tekomai geisha. Their costume is colorful and partially masculine with trousers instead of skirts. Their right shoulder is "exposed" to show a peony flower (botan) design. They carry a red paper lantern imprinted with their names.329 views
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Yoda329 views
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NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 7, 2008) A USS George Washington (CVN 73) Sailor waves goodbye to his family on the pier as the aircraft carrier departs Naval Station Norfolk.329 viewsNORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 7, 2008) A USS George Washington (CVN 73) Sailor waves goodbye to his family on the pier as the aircraft carrier departs Naval Station Norfolk. George Washington departed Norfolk en route to Yokosuka, Japan, where it will replace USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Schoeneberg (Released)
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Yotsukaido Station is on the JR Sobu Line on the way to Narita Airport. Map: http://www.kanko.chuo.chiba.jp/c_event/5705/328 views
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Under Construction - Do Not Enter328 views工事中 - Another variation of "Do not Enter." The red characters read "Kōji-chū shinnyū kinshi" meaning no entry during construction operations. The "No entry" traffic symbol is also a tell-tale sign. You usually see this symbol at the entrance of a one-way road (if you face the wrong direction).
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Honda E4-01 motorcycle328 views
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Tidying up the ring328 views
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Naginata Hoko and chigo child 稚児328 views長刀鉾
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Shaved ice (kakigori) with fruits328 views
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Area around Konishi Yukinaga's position.328 views
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The oiran in clear view near the stage.328 views
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Many exotic varieties of azaleas.328 views
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Built in 1888, the former Hokkaido Government Office Building is one of Hokkaido's most famous buildings at the heart of Sapporo. With its red brick walls, it stands out among Sapporo's more modern buildings.328 views
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Some photos taken by Iwase. There are still ama divers in Onjuku, but they now wear wetsuits. No topless women.328 views
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Yamagata Castle's Ninomaru Higashi Otemon Gate. This gate and turret were accurately reconstructed in 1991 based on Edo Period documents and Meiji Period photos. 二の丸東大手門328 views
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Statue of Takeda Shingen.327 views
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Ariwara no Narihira (825-880) comes to east Japan. He was a Japanese waka poet and aristocrat. He was one of six waka poets referred in the preface in kana to Kokinshu by Ki no Tsurayuki. A woman portrays him. 在原業平 東下り327 views
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3-story pagoda and fall colors. Photography is not allowed inside, but I highly recommend going inside. Admission 1,000 yen.327 views
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Model of castle327 views
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Haritsuna Shrine327 views
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Kiyomasa depicted as the rock hauling director. When building the castle, many men had to push and pull large rocks into place. On top of a large boulder, a man would shout and direct the men to move.327 views
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On the 5th floor was a model of shachihoko that you could touch and sit on for pictures.327 viewsNagoya Castle's main tower closed on May 6, 2018 to be dismantled (and reconstructed).
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Conch shell for battle.327 views
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Horyuji temple, Nandaimon Gate, National Treasure 南大門（国宝）327 views
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TV reporter with this year's Sacred Man (Kami-otoko), Kato Norihiko, from Ichinomiya 神男：加藤 典彦327 views
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Floats are displayed on the street. Takayama Matsuri, Gifu327 views
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Tulip Festival ahead. Free admission. The Tulip Matsuri Festival comes on the heels of Hamura's Sakura Matsuri held in early April along the Tamagawa River.327 views
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Mt. Showa-Shinzan is a lava dome which arose in the middle of farm land in 1943-45. Lake Toya, Hokkaido.327 views
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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 8, 2007) Thousands of Japanese visitors wait in line for a chance to tour America's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during the Grand Illumination, the first-ever holiday open base event.327 viewsYOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 8, 2007) Thousands of Japanese visitors wait in line for a chance to tour America's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during the Grand Illumination, the first-ever holiday open base event held at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Besides ship tours, visitYOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 8, 2007) Thousands of Japanese visitors wait in line for a chance to tour America's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during the Grand Illumination, the first-ever holiday open base event held at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Besides ship tours, visitors were able to enjoy American fare, view the Festival of Trees and visit a few historical sites located on base, including an iron foundry monument and a few of the oldest dry docks in Japan. Open base events like this are designed to help strengthen the bond between the Japanese and U.S. Navy communities. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nardelito Gervacio (Released)ors were able to enjoy American fare, view the Festival of Trees and visit a few historical sites located on base, including an iron foundry monument and a few of the oldest dry docks in Japan. Open base events like this are designed to help strengthen the bond between the Japanese and U.S. Navy communities. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nardelito Gervacio (Released)
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Ozeki Kotomitsuki327 views
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This is what a hopping car looks like underneath.327 views
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Yoshino Tayu, a high-ranking geiko entertainer. 吉野太夫327 views
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Year 1867: Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the 15th and last shogun who surrendered power to the emperor and fled Edo in 1868 following military defeat by powerful provincial lords seeking to return power to the Emperor. 第十五代将軍 徳川慶喜326 views第十五代将軍 徳川慶喜
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6. Hahha Kudoki ハッハくどき326 views
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Inside Sekigahara Town History and Folklore Museum 関ヶ原町歴史民俗資料館326 views
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Gaijin talking to gaijin. Sounded Australian. English teacher at junior high.326 views
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Sugawara house from Tsuruoka city, Yamagata Prefecture. In heavy snow, the front window was used as the door.326 views
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Yuka-chan, A.B.S.UNIDOS DO URBANA based in Nagoya at Asakusa Samba 2008.326 views
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Smiling Maiko sitting in garden326 viewsNotice her left sleeve reaching the ground. A sign of a maiko's kimono, not a geisha's. Also, the high clogs that she wears are called pokkuri. Maiko wear them, but geisha do not.
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Bride leaving her house vis rickshaw.326 views
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Saio princess going to Tarumi Tongu in Tsuchiyama, Shiga.326 views
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Held since 1963, the Yamagata Hanagasa Matsuri festival is held annually during Aug. 5-7. It is an evening parade of dancers using a hanagasa (flower hat) held during the three evenings from 6 pm to 9:30 pm.326 views
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Lake Yogo as seen from Mt. Shizugatake in May.326 views
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The festival is actually held from the first to second Sunday in July. Eighth day is the main day.325 viewsThe festival procession comes toward Enoshima's gateway which is the Seido no Torii (青銅の鳥居) gate.
This day-long festival starts at 9:30 am at Enoshima's Hetsunomiya Shrine. A large mikoshi (portable shrine) from Yasaka Shrine is carried from the shrine to Koyuguri Shrine on the mainland. Along the way, the mikoshi is carried into the ocean. On the mainland, the Yasaka mikoshi is met with a mikoshi from Koyuguri Shrine. They then parade together along a shopping street before the Yasaka mikoshi goes back to Enoshima at around 6 pm.
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Takeshima in Hikone, Shiga. Map325 views
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Nissan Pivo with swivel top325 viewsElectric car with a top that swivels 360˚ so you can drive forward or back without turning the car around. Seats three people. The driver sits in the middle.
I waved to her, and she waved back...
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昔の築地本願寺の花まつり325 views
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Upper level seats.325 views
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The bottom ends of these beams are pegged into a point (komajiri) resting on another cross beam. Wada House, Shirakawa-go325 views
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Oagata Shrine's Female Rock. 女性器をかたどった石325 views
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Hat shop325 views
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The maiko uses her real hair, not a wig. When her hair is down, it reaches her chest.325 views
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Statue of Yokozuna Tochinishiki (1925-1990) inside JR Koiwa Station. The statue is now a popular meeting place inside the station.325 views
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Hikone Castle's main tower is said to be originally the castle tower for Otsu Castle whose lord was Kyogoku Takatsugu. It was moved here in 1606. This main tower is designated as a National Treasure.325 views
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Partially destroyed building. This was stopped via a court order.325 views
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Scale model of the Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.325 views
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Shiva325 views
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At Ashikaga-shi Station, long line for the shuttle bus to Ashikaga Flower Park. This problem has been resolved with the new JR Ashikaga Flower Park Station.325 views
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Clarion324 viewsDefinitely Miss Photogenic.
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Golden Dragon Dance was first performed in 1958 to commemorate the reconstruction of Sensoji's main worship hall. 浅草のよろこび 金龍の舞324 views
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Sanko Inari Shrine324 viewsThe shrine provides a short cut to the castle.
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Kannon and bridge, Takasaki, Gunma324 views
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Dai-hiwatari Festival, Mt. Takao324 viewsMore pictures here
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Chinoike Jigoku (Blood Pond Hell), Beppu, Oita 血の池地獄324 views
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Hina festival dolls. 雛祭りの雛人形324 views
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Drooping pine tree, Rikugien Garden, Tokyo324 views
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Passage to Yaesu side from Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Entrance324 views
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Hanagasa umbrella dancers, Tenjin Matsuri, Osaka 花傘324 views
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The Boat Procession (Funa-togyo) is the Tenjin Matsuri festival's main event.324 views
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The wooden target boards have an envelope of confetti stuck on the back so it explodes when the target breaks apart.324 views
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Sculpture: Anthem of the Sun, by Machiko Kodera 小寺 真知子「太陽の賛歌」324 views
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Shiga Prefectural Cultural and Industrial Exchange Hall (Shiga Kenritsu Bunka Sangyo Koryu Kaikan) near Maibara Station. Venue of the bj-league pro basketball game between the Shiga LakeStars and Toyama Grouses on held on March 22, 2009.324 views
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Oiran324 views
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Replica of kaiten's pilot cockpit.324 views
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This is what it looked like by the time we got there. Hardly any fire. It was somewhat wet, and it did not feel hot or warm at all. Pretty disappointing...323 viewsThis is what it looked like by the time we got there. Hardly any fire. It was somewhat wet, and it did not feel hot or warm at all. Pretty disappointing...
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Azaleas also bloom around the same time as wisteria at Kameido Tenjin Shrine. Both flowers symbolize Golden Week which is a string of holidays in late April and early May, serving as spring vacation for many workers.323 views
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Welcome to Ibaraki323 viewsTrain platform of Kairakuen Station.
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Taiko drum demonstration323 views
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Yasukuni Shrine, Haiden hall. After the Class-A war criminals (such as Hideki Tojo) were enshrined here, the late Emperor Hirohito (Showa) never worshipped here again. 拝殿323 views
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Huge rock columns stand about 9 stories (25 meters) high.323 views
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Tekomai geisha from Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine walk toward the stage.323 views
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Close-up of Ogimachi323 views
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An awesome sight in Minabe, Wakayama.323 views
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Oakington Blue are bluish flowers. ｵｰｷﾝﾄﾝﾌﾞﾙｰ323 views
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The Sapporo Ekimae-dori is the city's main drag running from Sapporo Station to the southern part of the city. This is what it looks like from Sapporo Station.323 views
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Yokosuka, Japan (May 20, 2003) -- The USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) hull inspection team, assembled by the ship’s chief engineer, walks toward the screws of the Kitty Hawk.323 viewsYokosuka, Japan (May 20, 2003) -- The USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) hull inspection team, assembled by the ship’s chief engineer, walks toward the screws of the Kitty Hawk. The team inspects the hull to assess how much maintenance may be required. Kitty Hawk is conducting scheduled maintenance at her forward-deployed operating location in Yokosuka, Japan. The carrier recently returned from operations with coalition forces in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Persian Gulf during Operation Iraqi Freedom, the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Bo Flannigan. (RELEASED)
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From Ogaki Station, a straight shopping road (Eki-dori) goes through the center of the city. A marker shows where you turn to visit Ogaki Castle.323 views
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Toyosato Elementary School before renovations. During 1999-2002, Toyosato gained national attention when this old elementary school building was going to be torn down by the mayor in opposition to activists who wanted to preserve the building.323 views
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Break322 viewsAsashoryu took a water break between each practice bout.
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Toyota Corolla (1967)322 viewsThe Event Hall had displays of nostalgic cars from the 1950s to the 1990s.
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Although not part of the Koto Sanzan Temple Trio (all Tendai Buddhist temples), most visitors also visit Eigenji together with the Koto Sanzan temples. Accessible by bus taking 30-40 min. from Yokaichi Station on the Omi Railway Line or from Hyakusaiji. 322 views
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June 9, 2007. Hula dancers rush to Pukari Sanbashi Pier where the Hokule'a canoe is to dock. ぷかりさん橋322 views
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Blessings at sea321 viewsThe mikoshi and bearers are blessed by a shrine priest on a boat wielding a sacred staff.
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Narita-san Park's Ukimido Floating Hall321 views
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Suzuki LC. LC stands for Life Creator. These girls were dancing and hopping around the car before they settled down and posed.321 views
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TV personality Daniel Kahl and a fan at Hino Matsuri, Hino, Shiga Prefecture. ダニエル・カール321 viewsWhat's this guy from Yamagata-ken doing here at the Hino Matsuri in Shiga Pref??
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Maruoka Castle321 views
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Minowa Station on the Hibiya Line 三ノ輪駅321 views
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Best-looking phallic rock.321 views
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Her obi sash is also very ornate.321 views
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321 viewsPACIFIC (May 22, 2008) Crew members aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) conduct comprehensive firefighting efforts to extinguish a fire that spread to several spaces via cableways, creating extreme heat and smoke. The crew was able to contain the fire while limiting shipboard damage and preventing any serious injuries to the crew. The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are currently under investigation as the ship continues on course for San Diego. U.S. Navy photo (Released)
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Nagahama Castle and cherry blossoms.321 views
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Wisteria at Kameido Tenjin Shrine320 views
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Narita Gion Matsuri320 views
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To Bungei no Sato. This is a complex of several buildings including a castle museum and archealogical museum. 文芸の郷 MAP320 views
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Roof tiles made of stone on Maruoka Castle320 views
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Uniao dos Amadores320 views
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Oku-no-miya Shrine also has many other phallic objects presented as offerings. There even one which you can touch...320 views
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