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The first Zeze Castle lord was Toda Kazuaki who moved from Otsu Castle. The Zeze-han domain was thereby established. The castle was abolished in 1870. 戸田 一西.60 views
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The Seta are is also accessible by bus.60 views
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The third mikoshi was carried by women.60 views
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Heading for the boat.60 views
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Boat with the main portable shrine pass under Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge.60 views
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It is indeed like an art museum with numerous galleries on campus open to the public.60 views
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Internet room60 views
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Shiga Kaikan. I had my first photo exhibition in Shiga in here.60 views
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Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge with the new paint job in 2012. 瀬田之唐橋60 views
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The original Seta-no-Karahashi Bride was the site of historic battles. It has two bridges, one long and one short going over an island in the river.60 views
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Seta Karahashi Bridge before the new paint job.59 views
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Seta Castle site59 views
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Up to four rowing teams raced down a 250-meter straight course.59 views
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CDs59 views
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Awards ceremony. The presenter is Shigeru Aoyama, the director of the Lake Biwa Rowing Course.59 views
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Bridge going to Zeze Castle Park59 views
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Keihan Keishin Line train coming from Kyoto.59 views
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Keihan streetcar. Great way to traverse the city. Too bad it doesn't meet up with Otsu Station.59 views
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Yokaichi kite decorates the 4th floor。59 views
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Conference Room is toward the bow on the 3rd floor. 会議室59 views
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They do a few maneuvers with the main mikoshi.59 views
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The main mikoshi arrives at the boat pier.59 views
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Carrying the main mikoshi to the boat.59 views
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The main mikoshi all set on the boat.59 views
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Dinner at a restaurant in the Otsu Station building.59 views
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Entrance to Ikemen Battle 2013 next to the Shiga Prefectural Government.59 views
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Macharia NDIRANGU (left) and Albert KORIR leading the Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon in 2018.59 views
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A rowing team leaves the dock for Seta-Karahashi Bridge seen in the background.58 views
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Seta-Karahashi Bridge, the start line.58 views
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Ogoto Port58 views
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Monument for Otsu's Point Zero for its roadways.58 views
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Walking path along Zeze Castle Park.58 views
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Mikoshi boats await the mikoshi.58 views
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Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge.58 views
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The procession arrived at the east end of Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge at about 5:15 pm.58 views
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Even though this is one of Otsu's Big Three Festivals (others are Sanno-sai and Otsu Matsuri), the crowd watching was surprisingly sparse. 58 views
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The crowd watching the boat procession was sparse. It seems most people were waiting for the fireworks instead. It was a hot day too.58 views
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After making a U-turn, the boats head downstream toward Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge.58 views
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Outdoor sculpture at Seian University of Art and Design in western Otsu (near Ogoto Onsen Station on the JR Kosei Line). Seian is Shiga's sole art college.58 views
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In Japanese. the university is called Seian Zokei Daigaku 成安造形大学.58 views
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One of the larger galleries at Seian University.58 views
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JR Otsu Station platform58 views
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The Shiga Prefectural Government Building is designated as a Tangible Cultural Property (登録有形文化財) in summer 2014. Designed by Sato Koichi. 建築家の佐藤功一氏が設計しました。58 views
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This is the boat dock where people got on and off the boats. The boats were provided by local rowing organizations. The regatta was organized by the Seta Rowing Club in Otsu.57 views
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All the boats are held stationary with a rope provided from the bridge.57 views
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The 250-meter course is very short, and each race ends within a minute or two.57 views
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Dock for Setagawa River boat cruise in Otsu.57 views
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Sleeping quarters for boys. On the right is their cubby hole. These sleeping quarters can also be used as multi-purpose rooms.57 views
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All the boats first head upstream toward Lake Biwa, then they make a U-turn and sail downstream down Seta River.57 views
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The fireworks barge can be seen on the distance.57 views
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Otsu City Hall. The clock plays Lake Biwa Rowing Song.57 views
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JR Otsu Station building corridor, 2nd floor before renovation in 2016.57 views
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Restaurant in the Otsu Station building 2nd floor before renovation in 2016.57 views
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Manohama Beach57 views
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The race had to be stopped for a few minutes each time this cruise boat passed by.56 views
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Finish line. In the background is the Kyoto University Rowing Club's boat house.56 views
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Room with a view in the teacher's quarters next to the shower room.56 views
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Pilot's chair. The Uminoko also has a bow thruster that is a propeller that can turn 360 degrees for easy steering. It doesn't need a tugboat.56 views
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Teacher's quarters for two. Teachers' quarters are named after islands in Lake Biwa such as Chikubu, Okishima, and Shiraishi.56 views
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Corridor runs through the center of the boat, with sleeping quarters on both sides.56 views
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Conference Room56 views
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The three mikoshi head upstream.56 views
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Lansing going to rendezvous with the other boats. Most of Lake Biwa's cruise boats are named after Shiga's sister states (like Michigan) or cities. Lansing is in Michigan.56 views
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Heading the boat procession is the main mikoshi now passing under Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge.56 views
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Most of the time, the galleries show work by the students. They undergo a screening to get an exhibition slot, so you can bet that the quality is high.56 views
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The university also strives to take an active part in the local community and be an active contributor to the local community. For example, they recently published a well-illustrated brochure created by students to introduce eateries along the Kosei Line.56 views
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The Ikemen Battle was an event of ramen booths selling ramen noodles in a competition.56 views
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Manohama Beach56 views
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Hiyoshi Taisha's waterfront torii as seen from the lake.56 views
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Sports Masters poster. The annual Sports Masters national competition was held in Shiga in 2007. This regatta was a supporting event instead of an official competition.55 views
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3rd floor. It is an interesting boat. The inside is clean and pleasant. Hard to believe that it's considered old at age 27. They should hold these open house events more often and at other ports like Nagahama.55 views
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Followed by another children's mikoshi.55 views
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Restaurant in the Otsu Station building 2nd floor before renovation in 2016.55 views
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Shiga Kaikan55 views
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About the scale model55 views
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Outdoor terrace on part of the west-end rooftop.55 views
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The Lake Biwa rowing Song CD was also sold.54 views
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Finish line.54 views
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Teacher's desk54 views
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More teacher's quarters on the 3rd floor. This is for two. 54 views
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Teacher's (or maybe crew) quarters for four. 54 views
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Shiga Kaikan that was across from the Shiga Prefectural Government. Already torn down.54 views
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Shiga Kaikan54 views
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Popular ramen saw long lines.54 views
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Yachting and rowing on Lake Biwa.54 views
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Right outside Ogoto Onsen Station is this foot bath hut. Dip your feet into hot spring water for free.54 views
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The Museum of Modern Art, Shiga entrance. These photos were taken in March 2017 a few days before it was to close for a three-year renovations.54 views
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Spartan desk in teacher's quarters.53 views
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View from Uminoko moored at Otsu Port. On the right is Aqus shopping mall and left is Biwako Hotel.53 views
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Archer53 views
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The boat with the three mikoshi aboard is pulled away by tugboat.53 views
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Ramen dining tent.53 views
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Matsunoura Camp grounds along Lake Biwa near Shiga Station.53 views
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Hiyoshi Taisha's waterfront torii as seen from the lake.53 views
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Nakanosho Station on the Keihan Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line.53 views
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Window seating for couples or small groups.53 views
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Daily special lunch Menu53 views
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In this corner, the door to the capsule hotel.53 views
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Ogoto Onsen Station on the JR Kosei Line.53 views
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Museum library and reading room.53 views
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The regatta was set for 300 meters. It was a hot, summer day.52 views
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The current bridge was rebuilt in 1979 and painted a beige color.52 views
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Ticket office52 views
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The Calendar terrace as seen from Otsu Station platform.52 views
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Ogoto Onsen Station platform.52 views
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Outside Ogoto Onsen Station.52 views
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Illustration of the renovated museum with new buildings to open in 2020.52 views
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We love Shiga in Otsu.52 views
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Lake Biwa Rowing Course boathouse51 views
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Lake Biwa Rowing Course boathouse51 views
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Next, the boat carrying the main mikoshi is taken upstream. 51 views
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A little south of Omi-Maiko. Bicycled from Omi-Maiko and went south.51 views
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Lake monitoring station51 views
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Water skier on Lake Biwa51 views
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Omi Ohashi Bridge 近江大橋51 views
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Ishiyama Station on the Keihan Line and JR Tokaido Line.51 views
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Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge over Seta River51 views
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The old Heiwado AL Plaza Otsu being torn down.51 views
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Central area of The Calendar restaurant.51 views
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Koi51 views
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Bunka Zone bus stop from Seta Station.51 views
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Nagisa Terrace51 views
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The regatta started at 9 am, and ended at about 4 pm. Omi-Ohashi Bridge in the background.50 views
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"Lake Biwa Rowing Song" was played all day long over the PA system.50 views
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Awards ceremony was held from 2 pm after each final race was completed.50 views
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Juge Shrine near Shiga Station50 views
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Manohama Beach50 views
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Otsu lakefront as seen from the lake. Biwako Hall can be seen.50 views
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Omi Ohashi Bridge 近江大橋50 views
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Otsu Prince and Omi Ohashi Bridge 近江大橋50 views
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Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge in autumn. 瀬田之唐橋50 views
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Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge50 views
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Stairs to The Calendar on the 2nd floor. No elevators.50 views
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Chiyahayafuru taxi50 views
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Otsu Heiwado AL Plaza being torn down in Nov. 2016.50 views
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The Calendar as seen from Otsu Station platform.50 views
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Japanese garden and Museum of Modern Art, Shiga.50 views
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Plum blossoms50 views
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Museum courtyard50 views
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Illustration of the renovated museum with new buildings to open in 2020.50 views
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JR Seta Station50 views
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Keihan Line Ishiba Station50 views
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Trophy for you.49 views
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Kita Hira beach for kids.49 views
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JR Shiga Station on the Kosei Line.49 views
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After a few years of uncertainty and about a year of major renovations, a new lease on life has been bestowed on the JR Otsu Station building that reopened on Oct. 1, 2016.49 views
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Renovated Otsu Station49 views
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Taxi at Otsu Station49 views
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Otsu Tourist Information Center49 views
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The building’s biggest and most dramatic change is upstairs on the 2nd floor. 49 viewsIt’s where they have “The Calendar,” a unique combination of different and almost seamless spaces for a restaurant, cafe, bar, open-air rooftop terrace (barbecue and beer garden), bookshelves selling books, 60-bed capsule hotel, and even a ping-pong table.
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Before renovation.49 views
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On-the-floor seating next to the ping-pong room.49 views
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Ping-pong room. Play for free.49 views
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View from the restaurant.49 views
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Not much of a view though.49 views
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Sit on the bench and soak your feet in the Ogoto Onsen Station hot spring foot bath for free.49 views
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Plum blossoms49 views
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Site of a new museum building to be built.49 views
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Illustration of the renovated museum with new buildings to open in 2020.49 views
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JR Seta Station49 views
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In front of JR Seta Station.49 views
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The main boat type used was the "knuckle four," a boat developed in Japan for stability rather than speed. Good for beginners.48 views
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1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winning teams received a trophy, certificate, and Lake Biwa Rowing Song CD. The CD was donated by Philbert Ono.48 views
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Heron hunting for dinner.48 views
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JR Hira Station on the Kosei Line48 views
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JR Kosei Line near Hira.48 views
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Sailboats on Lake Biwa48 views
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Gallery Karahashi is a fine-art rental gallery near Seta Karahashi Bridge ギャラリー唐橋48 views
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I dropped by in late Nov. 2016 to check it out.48 views
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Convenience store inside the station.48 views
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Ground floor with ATMs on the left and the entrance to The Calendar.48 views
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Menu for The Calendar.48 views
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Ping-pong room. Play for free.48 views
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A variety of seating.48 views
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Beautiful urinals48 views
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