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Benten-numa Pond, maximum depth 6 meters. 弁天沼366 viewsBandai-Asahi National Park
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Sometimes a man from the window jumps into the crowd to grab and take in the Sacred Man.366 views
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Food, finally! All from Shiga. Lots of fish, and funa-zushi too.366 views
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Rear and side views. Nice side and back shot of a kimono woman. Can't see any wedding ring, but she looks married.366 views
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Cherry blossoms along Seta River in Otsu, Lake Biwa's only outflowing river.366 views
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The two Biwako Otsu Tourist Ambassadors for 2010, Inoue Madoka and Nagata Megumi. Selected from among 21 applicants in April 2010. For one year, their job is to promote tourism in Otsu. びわ湖大津観光大使：井上まどか、永田めぐみ366 views
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Ota Dokan, initial builder of Edo Castle. This is played by Shun'ichi Suzuki, the then governor of Tokyo. Body guards were around his float. He is dressed in a hunter's costume. Behind him is an attendant named Yamabuki.365 views江戸開祖 太田道灌、従者・山吹娘
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Twin turrets of Akashi Castle365 views
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Tuba player365 views
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Tenno-sai Festival, Enoshima365 viewsMore pictures here.
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Sekigahara Battlefield, now occupied mainly by rice paddies, a school, and homes. 関ヶ原古戦場365 views
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Former home of Omi merchant Nakae Jungoro (中江 準五郎邸).365 views
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The giant phallus in front Tagata Shrine's Honden main hall.365 views
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I always visit a different shrine on New Year's Day, so for 2009, I visited Atsuta Jingu Shrine in Nagoya. JR Atsuta Station on the Tokaido Line is one train station near Atsuta Jingu Shrine. JR熱田駅365 views
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Karuta Festival. The narrator (standing) recites one of the poems and the contestants must search for and claim the card written with the poem.364 views
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June 3, 2006 Jamie and Megan Thompson sing "Lake Biwa Rowing Song" at Imazu Port, Shiga Pref.364 views
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Portable shrine for Takeinadane-no-Mikoto364 views
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Only four of the 12 floats have karakuri puppets which perform. Takayama Matsuri, Gifu364 views
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At the end of the oiran show, they posed for photographers.364 views
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Maiko hair ornaments. Maiko have more ornaments in their hair than geisha do. The hair ornaments differ depending on the current season. They usually have a flower motif, and if you look closely and see what flower it is, you can tell what season it is.364 views
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Gathering at Narita-san temple363 views
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Chojuji temple Hondo temple hall, National Treasure in Konan, Shiga.363 viewsThe hondo once burned down, but was rebuilt during the Kamakura Period.
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Oarai Isosaki Shrine torii at sea363 views
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Aoshima Shrine torii and Devil's Washboard, Miyazaki363 views
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Living room of former home of Omi merchant Tonomura Shigeru.363 views
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Arimori Yuko in her final marathon. She had fallen and both her legs have a bleeding cut. 有森裕子363 views
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Kanpai!363 views
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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 23, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mates (Equipment) give a "good-to-go" sign before an F/A-18F Super Hornet.363 viewsPACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 23, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mates (Equipment) give a "good-to-go" sign before an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the "Diamondbacks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 launches from the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington is sailing off the coast of southern California conducting flight deck qualifications with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 for the first time. George Washington departed San Diego Aug. 21 en route to Yokosuka, Japan, where the ship will replace the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Anthony R. Martinez/Released)
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About 40 rowers from overseas rowed around Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, Japan on June 5-11, 2011 for the annual FISA World Rowing Tour held for the first time in Asia. Schedule and map for June 5, the first day of rowing. They started from Otsu. 363 views
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Another shot taken in the good old days. Doesn't bloom like this anymore. The next photo shows what it looks like today.362 views
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Closing ceremony362 views
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Azuchi Castle in snow362 viewsThe castle was made as a snow sculpture at the Sapporo Snow Festival in Feb. 2000.
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Inside Hondo temple hall, Eigenji362 views
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Giant portrait of Yokozuna Takanohana362 views
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Perhaps she might be able to help paint (or build) the real thing someday.362 views
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The Azuchi Nobunaga Festival's main venue was here, next to Azuchi Castle (hill on right). MAP362 views
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View of Ainokura from a hill362 views
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The name of her teahouse was Matsubaya which was the last teahouse in the Yoshiwara district.362 views
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Yokosuka, Japan (Jul. 3, 2003) -- USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) sits in dry dock undergoing repairs at Naval Base Yokosuka ensuring its ability, to continue to maintain a responsible defensive posture in the Western Pacific region.362 viewsYokosuka, Japan (Jul. 3, 2003) -- USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) sits in dry dock undergoing repairs at Naval Base Yokosuka ensuring its ability, to continue to maintain a responsible defensive posture in the Western Pacific region. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Jerry Woller. (RELEASED)
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Held on the last Sunday in March, the Tsuchiyama Saio Princess Procession reenacts the Tsuchiyama segment of the Saio Gunko procession when a new Saio princess traveled from Kyoto to Ise to be the High Priestess of Ise Grand Shrines in Mie Prefecture. 362 viewsThe Saio princess was an unmarried, young Imperial princess, often the Emperor's daughter or sister, who was appointed (by divination) to be the High Priestess of Ise Grand Shrines from the 7th to 14th centuries. For about 660 years, over 60 Saio princesses served at Ise Grand Shrines.
The journey took 5 nights and 6 days, and passed through Otsu and Tsuchiyama in Shiga Prefecture. Tarumi Tongu in Tsuchiyama was one of the five palaces where the Saio lodged along the way.
Take the "Aikuru" bus from Kibukawa Station (JR Kusatsu Line and Ohmi Railways). After about 30 min., get off at Ono Higashi-guchi (大野東口) and walk to Ono Primary School.
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Held annually on May 4 in Takashima, Shichikawa Matsuri is Oarahiko Shrine's biggest festival (Reisai). It starts with a procession in the shrine's neighborhood. The shrine is near Shin-Asahi Station (JR Kosei Line).362 views
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Parking lot entrance361 views
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Yobidashi wearing Aloha-print garb361 views
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Ohara Hadaka Matsuri, Chiba361 views
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PACIFIC (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.361 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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Kamuro attendants and oiran courtesan at the Ichiyo Sakura Matsuri Oiran Dochu Procession in Asakusa, Tokyo.361 views
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Nagoya Castle, Northwest corner turret. 西北隅櫓360 views
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Entry road to Ainokura village. Bus stop shelter on right.360 views
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Sculpture along a shopping street360 views
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Flower in Vase. Nicely composed photograph. With a serene-looking face, she's an ideal postcard model. She also appears in the next postcard.360 views
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Drum troupe from S. Korea359 views
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Tokyo Jidai Matsuri 三社大権現祭礼 船渡御359 views
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Carrying back a single sculling boat359 views
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Fried Iwana, eat the head and all.359 views
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Back view of yotsudake dancers on stage.359 views
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The focal point of the Kurokabe Square shopping area is this "black wall" Kurokabe Glass Shop in a former bank building. MAP359 views
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Tagata Shrine crowded with people waiting for the procession to arrive.359 views
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Guess who was there too? Nobuyoshi Araki, Japan's most famous photographer shooting the azaleas at Nezu Shrine, Tokyo. That's a Canon EOS 7 film camera.359 views
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Operated by Shiga Prefecture's Board of Education, the Uminoko "Biwako Floating School" is an educational boat going on overnight voyages year-round on Lake Biwa, taking Shiga's 5th graders.359 viewsThis first and original Uminoko ship was in operation from Aug. 2, 1983 to spring 2018 when it was retired. It was replaced by a new Uminoko ship (same name) in May 2018. The following photos are of the old Uminoko ship inside and outside when it was open to the public in Aug. 2010.
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Suzuki Stratosphere motorcycle358 viewsSuzuki put on a great show with a bunch of girls doing hip-hop dancing.
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Third portable shrine. 三社大権現祭礼 船渡御358 views
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Giant portrait of Yokozuna Musashimaru358 views
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Yumigahama beach, Yonago, Tottori Pref.358 views
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Her attendants keep her steady as she changes her footwear.358 views
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After reporting to their lord, the group leaves the temple.358 views
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A prince and princess on camels. This monument was built in 1969. 月の沙漠358 views
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Kitanozaka slope goes to the Kitano-cho area of Western homes built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many are very well-preserved and open to the public. This one has Starbucks. 北野坂（奥に北野物語館）358 views
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Striping off the boney spine.357 views
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Cultural enlightenment: Higuchi Ichiyo (1872-96) was a critically-acclaimed novelist who also graces the 5,000 yen bill. At age 24, she died of tuberculosis. 文明開化 樋口一葉357 views
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To Tokyo Big Sight357 views
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Makunouchi dohyo-iri357 views
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Arimori Yuko finished in 5th place among the women with a time of 2 hr. 52 min. 45 sec. 有森裕子357 views
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Otemon Gate, Edo Castle's main gate. 大手門357 views
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Also in Azuchi is this museum called the House of Nobunaga (Nobunaga no Yakata) which displays a life-size replica of the top part of Azuchi Castle. MAP356 views
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Musashigawa Stable wrestlers greet visitors356 viewsIncludes Miyabiyama and Musoyama.
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Children dressed for the chigo parade, Tsukiji Hongwanji, Tokyo356 viewsIt took a long time before they could get all the kids to settle down for the picture and to get all the mothers out of the picture.
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昔の築地本願寺の花まつり: 日大のバトン部か356 views
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Saio-dai Princess procession. 斎王代356 views
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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 29, 2008) An Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) directs an F/A-18C Hornet from the "Golden Dragons" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 to a catapult.356 viewsPACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 29, 2008) An Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) directs an F/A-18C Hornet from the "Golden Dragons" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 to a catapult aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington is sailing off the coast of Southern California where the crew is working on its Combat Operations Efficiency evaluation with Carrier Air Wing 5 before continuing to Yokosuka, Japan, where the ship will replace the aircraft carrier 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 Phillip Pavlovich/Released)
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Getting to Mt. Tsukuba is easy by bus from Tsukuba Station's Tsukuba Center Bus Terminal. Tsukuba-san Shuttle buses going directly to Mt. Tsukuba leave every 30 min. on weekends or every hour during weekdays and non-peak hours.356 views
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Ad for Heijo-kyo 1300th anniversary in a train.356 views
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Mt. Fuji and Lake Yamanaka on a hazy day.355 views
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Each float has a decoration on the roof depicting a popular topic during the past year. This is Yamauchi Kazutoyo and wife Chiyo from the NHK Taiga Drama called "Komyo ga Tsuji."355 views"Komyo ga Tsuji" is about a up and coming samurai named Yamauchi Kazutoyo and his wife Chiyo who was from Shiga. The story's main setting is Shiga, and the year-long TV series was broadcast during 2006.
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Here's one reason for the crowd...355 views
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Asakusa Kokaido Hall in Asakusa, Tokyo, venue of the 23rd Asakusa Odori geisha dance held on Oct. 28-29, 2008. It has been seven years since the last time the Asakusa Odori was held in April 2001. 浅草公会度355 views
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Mt. Fuji as seen from the shinkansen bullet train.355 views
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One great thing about this hadaka matsuri is that there are women as well. Most hadaka matsuri have only men.355 views
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The 2nd Yuru-kyara festival was held in Oct. 23-25, 2009. The festival was expanded by a day by including an indoor stage show featuring enka singer Hashi Yukio singing "Yuru-kyara Ondo."355 viewsOn Oct. 23, 2009 (Fri.), the Yuru-kyara Daishugo event was held at the Hikone Bunka Plaza's Grand Hall. ひこね市文化プラザ グランドホール
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View of Kiso River354 views
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Castle map354 views
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5. Otsu-e 大津絵354 views眞由美 (Mayumi)
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There are three types of floats: the large fan-shaped Neputa, Nebuta-type figures, and the children's small Neputa.354 viewsI got to Hirosaki early enough before the parade to see the floats lined up at the starting point. Hirosaki is a 30-min. train ride from Aomori, and best known for Hirosaki Castle during cherry blossom season.
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Tomioka Hachiman tekomai geisha354 views
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Salt sprinkler enters first.354 views
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Kunimatsu Yoshitsugu, Chairman of the Shiga Intercultural Association for Globalization. He is also the former Shiga governor.354 views
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In 1591, Lord Gamo Ujisato (from Hino, Shiga) built a 7-story castle tower and renamed it Tsuruga-jo Castle. "Tsuru" means crane. A major earthquake in 1611 damaged the tower, so Lord Kato Akinari rebuilt the castle tower with 5 stories in 1639.354 views
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Nude sculpture, Gaia 大地354 views
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For this marathon, I concentrated on shooting these great costumed runners.354 views
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Temari manhole cover in Aisho, Shiga354 views
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Inside the Ninomaru Higashi Otemon Gate turret at Yamagata Castle. Very impressive construction. Still new-looking even after almost 20 years. 354 views
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In the background, you can see the stone foundation of the main tower where it was originally located. The current castle tower is a reconstruction and slightly south of the original location, making it more visible on the mountain.353 views
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View of Ainokura which is also a National Important Traditional Townscape Preservation District (重要伝統的建造物群保存地区).353 views
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They zig-zag along the street, and they are filled with sake.353 views
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Miyako Odori, Kyoto353 views
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Way to Ikegami Honmonji Temple. Belonging to the Nichiren Sect, this is one of Tokyo's major temples.353 views
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The festival lasts all day long, from morning until late afternoon. Incudes a flea market. 小松橋通り353 views
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The Oiran Dochu procession proceeds slowly along the Ichiyo cherry-lined street.353 views
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Speech by Kunimatsu Yoshitsugu, Chairman of the Shiga Intercultural Association for Globalization.353 views
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Poster for the 2009 Nagahama Hikiyama Festival. For the basis festival schedule, also see my blog post.353 views
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Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto on Jan. 3, 2011. Still hordes of people going to worship for New Year's hatsumode.353 views
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White Heron Dance in front of Kaminarimon Gate.352 views
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Lake Yogo in winter352 views
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Chigo children. They have two black dots on the forehead and a white stripe on the nose. They don't paint the white stripe today. 昔の築地本願寺の花まつり: 鼻に白い線が塗っている。今は、塗らない。352 views
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The mountain top has a small rest house.352 views
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Matchlock gun demo at Azuchi Nobunaga Festival352 viewsMore pictures here.
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Always smoking, Mt. Naka-dake in Aso-san, Kumamoto 阿蘇山 中岳火口352 views
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Chidorigafuchi with the roof of Budokan visible.352 views
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I can only wonder how much this kimono costs.352 views
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The azaleas usually reach full bloom in late April, but there are flowers which bloom later or earlier so there's always something in bloom during the festival period.352 views
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Many life-size costumed characters on display.352 views
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Onjuku Beach is a wide, expansive beach. 御宿海岸352 views
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Before 8 am: Women do a warm-up lap.351 viewsIt wasn't exactly warm, but they had wet suits. Odaiba's water is not exactly crystal-clear clean either.
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Chidorigafuchi Moat is one of Tokyo's most scenic spots for cherry blossoms. As soon as you exit Kudanshita Station (Tozai and Hanzomon Line), the cherries unfold right before your eyes.351 views
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TV reporter with this year's Sacred Man (Kami-otoko), Kato Norihiko 神男：加藤 典彦351 views
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Arrow in mid-air. Asakusa Yabusame.351 views
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Horikiri Iris Garden, Katsushika, Tokyo351 views
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351 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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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 29, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mates (Equipment) run to the foul line after securing an F/A-18C Hornet from the "Golden Dragons" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192, to the catapult.351 viewsPACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 29, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mates (Equipment) run to the foul line after securing an F/A-18C Hornet from the "Golden Dragons" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192, to the catapult aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington is sailing off the coast of Southern California where the crew is working on its Combat Operations Efficiency evaluation with Carrier Air Wing 5 before continuing to Yokosuka, Japan, where the ship will replace the aircraft carrier 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 Phillip Pavlovich/Released)
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Art work on a vending machine.351 views
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Approaching Nishi Hongwanji, the headquarters temple of the Jodo Shinshu Sect (Hongwanji school) in Kyoto. A short walk from Kyoto Station. This is New Year's Day, Jan 1, 2010.351 views
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Must-see video of the belly dancers at Yushima Tenjin Shrine's Plum Blossom Festival on March 5, 2011.351 views
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Pulling the float, Narita Gion Matsuri350 views
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Entrance to Kintai-kyo Bridge. Admission charged.350 views
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Kusatsu-juku was the fifty-second station on the Tokaido Road (following Ishibe-juku) and the sixty-eighth station (following Moriyama-juku) on the Nakasendo Road. During the Edo Period, Kusatsu was an important post town at the crossroads of both roads.350 viewsThe roof is shaped like a Honjin lodge, with a gate. 草津駅
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Flowers in bloom in early May350 views
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Karasaki Pine Tree (One of the Eight Views of Omi or Omi Hakkei) as seen from Lake Biwa. 唐崎の松（近江八景）350 views
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Emperor's Birthday, Dec. 23 at the Imperial Palace350 viewsTokyo
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Inside Tokyo Toden streetcar.350 views
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Toya manhole showing the Ukimido temple and Nakajima islands. Hokkaido350 views
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Yomeien Garden, Adogawa, Shiga 陽明園 MAP350 views
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Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) The Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter speaks with Sailors, families and honored guests during a ceremony for the arrival of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) to its new home port in Japan. 350 viewsYOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 25, 2008) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) The Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter speaks with Sailors, families and honored guests during a ceremony for the arrival of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) to its new home port in Japan. George Washington and Carrier Air Wing 5 will now operate from Fleet Activities Yokosuka as the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin S. O'Brien/Released)
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The 25th Minami-Koshigaya Awa Odori was held during Aug. 21-23, 2009. I saw it on the 22nd. The 21st was the festival eve when they had dance performances in the community center. The festival's main days were the 22nd and 23rd.350 views
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From Matsuya Department Store, the procession turns right into Kaminarimon-dori street which passes in front of the famous, giant red lantern called Kaminarimon Gate. Lead float with Edo festival music played by children. 先導 子供江戸囃子屋台349 views
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But my camera captured the log going down, even though I could hardly see it. Onbashira Festival, Shimosuwa, Nagano. 木落とし坂 春宮一之柱349 views
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They are happy to pose...349 views
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Panoramic view of Lake Biwa from Mt. Hiei.349 views
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写真をよく見ると、どこも「Shiga」とか「Hikone」が表示していないの。ただの「Hikonyan–Ii Naosuke-Gateway to the Future」しか載っていない。それは意味が不明。349 views
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21 April 2010 --- Dr. Kuniaki Shiraki, executive director, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), addresses a large crowd of well-wishers at the STS-131 crew return ceremony on April 21, 2010 at Ellington Field near NASA's Johnson Space Center.349 views21 April 2010 --- Dr. Kuniaki Shiraki, executive director, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), addresses a large crowd of well-wishers at the STS-131 crew return ceremony on April 21, 2010 at Ellington Field near NASA's Johnson Space Center. Also pictured (seated from the left) are JSC director Michael L. Coats (mostly obscured), NASA astronauts Alan Poindexter, commander; James P. Dutton Jr., pilot; Rick Mastracchio, Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger, Stephanie Wilson, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Naoko Yamazaki and NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson, all mission specialists.
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My YouTube video of 2011 Tokyo Marathon.349 views
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Inside minka house348 views
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A magistrate (bugyo) in Edo could be a regional governor or government minister.348 views
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Tojinbo in Mikuni-cho is spectacular, natural rock columns and walls on the coast. Hiking trails and boat rides give you a closer look at this rare natural monument. 348 viewsTojimbo is accessible by bus from JR Awara Onsen Station on the Hokuriku Line.
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Tofu348 views
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Portable shrine for Takeinadane-no-Mikoto enters the Honden main hall.348 views
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This bridge was recently rebuilt.348 views
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Shelf for beckoning cats, maneki neko at Gotokuji temple in Setagaya, Tokyo.348 views
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Five types of boats were provided: Single scull, double scull (shown here), quadruple with cox, ocean scull, and fixed-seat boats.348 views
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Yuka-chan, A.B.S.UNIDOS DO URBANA based in Nagoya at Asakusa Samba 2008.348 views
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Dai-hiwatari Festival, Mt. Takao, Tokyo347 views
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Inuyama International Sightseeing Center "Freude"347 views
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Ai-chan speaks.347 viewsThe frustrating thing about the torch relay was that they did not say which runner would be running where. A list of runners was made public, but there was no information about where they would run.
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Jamie won the speech contest. Her award certificate from Shiga Governor Kada Yukiko. 第３回BNN外国人による日本語スピーチ大会 最優秀賞を受賞！347 views
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Tokyo Station, red brick building. The large center entrance also has a dome, but it is not used. The center entrance for the public is off to the left side (very small). 赤レンガビル347 views
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Hamura Tulip Festival, Tokyo347 views
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The mannequin is a slightly larger-than-life likeness of Yokozuna Kitanoumi performing the Yokozuna Dohyo-iri (ring-entering ceremony). Yokozuna Kitanoumi Memorial Hall, Sobetsu, Hokkaido347 views
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Takamisakari swings around the helpless young boy.347 views
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Lake Yogo swan maiden monument before it was moved to its present location. The swan maiden tree can be seen in the background.347 views
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I also saw the White Heron Dance in April 2010. It was slightly different. My YouTube video of the White Heron Dance in April 2010.347 views
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Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archaelogical Museum. This is where they painstakingly clean and catalog all the pieces dug up at the Azuchi Castle ruins. You can watch them at work. 安土城考古博物館346 views
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Lake Yogo in winter346 views
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Nakano (Hino Castle) in Hino, Shiga Pref. The castle was built in 1534 by Lord Gamou Sadahide (1508-1579).346 views
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Tagata Shrine crowded with people waiting for the procession to arrive.346 views
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Her affable and infectious smile made her stand out during a time when most people posing for a photograph did not smile.346 views
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Kitty Hawk tours are often conducted to increase public awareness about the ship’s mission and her crew.346 viewsYokosuka, Japan (April 14, 2006) - USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Public Affairs Officer, Lt. Cmdr. Terry Dudley, provides an informational ship tour about to Japanese dignitaries. Kitty Hawk tours are often conducted to increase public awareness about the ship’s mission and her crew. Currently in port conducting repairs and maintenance during a ship's restricted availability period, Kitty Hawk demonstrates power projection and sea control as the U.S. Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, operating from Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Adam York (RELEASED)
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Similar to the beckoning cat, the Shigaraki tanuki is a common good luck charm placed at the entrance of homes and shops. Tanuki of all sizes for sale year round.346 views
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A few kimono ladies on their way to worship at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Kamakura.346 views
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Inside castle tower345 views
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Eight strings x 100 carp streamers = 800 carp345 views
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Entrance to Honmaru Goten palace, Kawagoe Castle.345 views
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Chichibu Night Festival climax345 views
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Shirakawa-go is also a National Important Traditional Townscape Preservation District (重要伝統的建造物群保存地区).345 views
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Tokugawa Ieyasu at his base camp345 views
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Gokasho is famous for the grand, old homes of wealthy Omi merchants. Three of them are clustered together for us to visit inside. They are the former residences of Tonomura Uhee (外村 宇兵衛), Tonomura Shigeru (外村 繁), and Nakae Jungoro (中江 345 views
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Nezu Station (Chiyoda Line) platform. Just follow the sign to get out the correct exit. 根津駅345 views
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Behind the monuments is a trail probably used by Ieyasu's troops on Mt. Momokubari-yama.345 views
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Officially called the Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market, this sprawling complex handles mainly fish, but also fruits and vegetables. This is outside the market building.345 viewsUpdate: Tsukiji Fish Market closed on Oct. 6, 2018 since it moved to Toyosu. These pictures were taken when toursts were still free to roam around the auction area and inner market. Now a blast from the past. Sorry you missed it.
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Dancing woman345 views
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Russo-Japan Peace Conference representatives. Left to right: Russian Finance Minister Count Sergei Witte, Baron Rosen, US President Theodore Roosevelt, Japanese Ambassador to the US Kogoro Takahira, and Japanese Foreign Minister Jutaro Komura.345 viewsIt was a time when nations jostled for territory and trade. The Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05 was waged mainly for the control of Manchuria and Korea. The US fully supported Japan and hoped that Japan would keep Korea open to all nations for commerce. The war started before it was declared with Japan launching a surprise attack to destroy part of the Russian fleet at Port Arthur in Manchuria and landing troops in Korea. The US and Great Britain cheered Japan. The US assumed that Japan would open up Asian markets. President Theodore Roosevelt believed that Japan was fighting Russia for America. But then, he also feared that if Japan won the war, there might be a struggle between the US and Japan in the future.
In the famous Battle of the Sea of Japan on May 27-28, 1905, Japan astonishingly defeated the Russian fleet which had sailed from the Baltic Sea eighteen months before. Even before this battle, Japan was financially drained and asked Roosevelt to mediate an end to the war. Although Japan was winning the war, they were outnumbered by the Russians who had the troops and resources to keep fighting. The Russian czar, however, finally relented after seeing his Baltic fleet destroyed.
A peace conference was held at Portsmouth, New Hampshire in July and Aug. 1905. The principle representatives are pictured in the postcard above. The caption on the bottom of the card identifies these men. The Japanese handwriting in-between is only correspondence and not part of the original postcard which has a postmark dated Aug. 30, 1905.
Harvard-educated Jutaro Komura was a star in Japan's Foreign Ministry and a successful diplomat in Washington DC and Peking. He was in favor of obtaining control in both Manchuria and Korea. Komura also was instrumental in having Japan form an alliance with Great Britain in 1902. This move further strengthened Japan's position vis-a-vis Russia. Anybody attacking Japan would also have to face the British who had the world's largest navy.
Count Sergei Witte created the Trans-Siberian railway and he was highly respected by the US.
For mediating peace between Japan and Russia, President Roosevelt went on to become the first American to win the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906.
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最低、FROM HIKONE, SHIGA, JAPANとか書けばいいな。せっかく皆が見るので。市の職員がPRの感覚が鈍い。こんな基本的なこと、なんで考えてくれないの？？345 views
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Held in July, Narita Gion Matsuri Festival has ornate floats pulled on the streets of Narita and to Narita-san temple. Pulling a float on the street344 views
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Tokyo Tower in the daytime.344 views
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Look at all those Cub Scouts. They don't participate today. 昔の築地本願寺の花まつり344 views
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Jodogahama, Iwate Pref.344 viewsRikuchu-Kaigan National Park, Iwate Pref.
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Path to Konishi Yukinaga's station, near where the battle started.344 views
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Shibuya crossing344 views
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Purple Prince344 views
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Yodobashi-Akiba, the largest store in Akihabara. Major camera, computer, and electronics store.344 views
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Large way going to the graves of the 47 ronin masterless samurai at Sengakuji temple. 四十七士墓所344 views
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Color coordinated.344 views
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JR Obama Line at Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture, the line's terminus. From Tsuruga, it takes 60 to 70 min. to Obama.344 views
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Women too, while they are careful to prevent any nip slips.344 views
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Jo-an tea ceremony house, a National Treasure. Built in 1618 by Oda Uraku, one of the greatest tea ceremony masters and younger brother of warlord Oda Nobunaga.343 viewsJo-an is one of Japan's three most famous tea ceremony houses. 如庵
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Entrance hall is clogged up by a side show of hula.343 views
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What you see first is a big parking lot for tour buses. Then you see the hordes of tourists.343 views
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PACIFIC (May 22, 2008) Command Master Chief Jeffrey R. Clark Sr. addresses the assembled crew in the hangar bay of USS George Washington (CVN 73). Enlisted Sailors, regardless of rank, worked together to remove debris from the main decks.343 viewsPACIFIC (May 22, 2008) Command Master Chief Jeffrey R. Clark Sr. addresses the assembled crew in the hangar bay of USS George Washington (CVN 73). Enlisted Sailors, regardless of rank, worked together to remove debris from the main decks. The clean-up evaluation commenced this morning following yesterday's fire. The comprehensive firefighting effort extinguished all fires while limiting shipboard damage and preventing any serious injuries for 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 by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Katrin Albritton (Released)
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On Oct. 10, 2009 (Sat.) at Yasu Sogo Taiikukan Gymnasium, the Shiga Lakestars held their first home game in Shiga Prefecture for the 2009-2010 season. They already played the season opener in an away game in Kyoto the preceding weekend.343 views
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Omi-Maiko342 views
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Daihatsu342 views
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Musashimaru merchandise342 views
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Inside Mitsui Hachiroemon mansion342 views
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Daruma dolls can never be knocked over since they always stand upright.342 views
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Imamiya Ebisu Shrine is dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune, representing business prosperity. On Jan. 9-11 (centering on the 10th), the shrine holds one of Japan's largest Toka Ebisu festivals to pray for good business. 342 viewsThe festival is perhaps Japan's most commercial festival where souvenirs and trinkets for business prosperity are sold. Photo: The road from the subway station to the shrine is decorated.
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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342 views
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Yodobashi-Akiba at night342 views
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Woman and cherry blossoms. Unfortunately, she's too hunchbacked in this picture.342 views
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Baruto from Estonia and Tochinoshin from Georgia chat with each other (probably in Russian).342 views
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Replica of kaiten's pilot cockpit seat.342 views
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Names of celebrity bean throwers in 2001. They include actresses Hikaru Nishida and sumo wrestlers Yokozuna Akebono, Musashimaru, Dejima, and Asashoryu.342 views
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Priests at Narita-san.341 views
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Entrance to Koishikawa Korakuen Garden. It opened as a public garden in 1938. The garden is modeled after Chinese concepts and features.341 viewsNear Iiidabashi Station and Korakuen Station.
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In front of JR Sugamo Station341 views
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Five ropes are being positioned and made taut.341 views
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Mihara Castle tenshu main tower foundation and moat. No buildings remain.340 views
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Shibuya Station340 views
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