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The warrior monk costume is interesting. The collar makes them look bigger and more fearsome. 僧兵行列653 views
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Even this was unusual since they were also throwing mikan tangerines. 豆・みかん(?)まき222 views
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They are not real warrior monks. Monks do not go to battle as they once did centuries ago. Also see the video at YouTube. 僧兵行列205 views
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Hosenji temple in Nakano-ku, Tokyo. Belongs to the Shingon-shu Sect, Buzan School. 宝仙寺192 views
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So from 1953, as part of the Setsubun ceremonies on Feb. 3, they started this procession of people dressed as warrior monks.182 views
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They arrived Hosenji at around 4 pm.176 views
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Nakano Broadway Cafe decorated by Takashi Murakami. 141 views
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Cafe decorated by Takashi Murakami. 110 views
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Cafe decorated by Takashi Murakami. 110 views
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Sanmon Gate 山門101 views
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It is unusual or unique to see such a procession for Setsubun. 僧兵行列95 views
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Nakano Sun Plaza, a distinctive landmark and a symbol of Nakano Ward.95 views
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A tangerine hitting your head is probably painful.92 views
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Nakano-Sakaue Station on the Marunouchi Line subway92 views
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Nakano Sun Plaza, near Nakano Station.88 views
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Nakano Station platform84 views
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In 1951 when they were rebuilding the temple destroyed by the war, they found some items which were supposedly used by a warrior monk. 僧兵行列80 views
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Nakano Station platform80 views
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Tangerines are easily squished in your hands (juice squirting out) if you catch one.75 views
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This man must be the leader.74 views
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Also see the video at YouTube.72 views
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Kobo Daishi statue70 views
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Blowing a conch shell. One of the signals of battle.69 views
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JR Nakano Station North side64 views
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Cherry blossoms along Nakano-dori road near Nakano Sun Plaza.64 views
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Warrior monk procession 僧兵行列63 views
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Warrior monks entering Hosenji temple. 僧兵行列63 views
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Sun Road shopping arcade in Nakano.63 views
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Hondo hall 本堂62 views
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Cherry blossoms along Nakano-dori road near Nakano Sun Plaza.62 views
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In front of Nakano Station.62 views
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Sakura confection62 views
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JR Nakano Station North exit with PR banner for its cherry blossoms in early April.61 views
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The procession started at 3:30 pm at a nearby shrine.60 views
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Cherry blossoms along Nakano-dori road near Nakano Sun Plaza.60 views
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柴燈大護摩供58 views
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Rear view57 views
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Hondo hall 本堂55 views
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Memorial service 柴燈大護摩供54 views
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People at the very front are not ignored.54 views
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Bean throwing is called mame-maki. 豆まき54 views
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Inside Hondo hall 本堂53 views
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Bean-throwing started at 4:30 pm. 豆まき53 views
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Inside Hondo hall 本堂49 views
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Temple grounds as seen from the Hondo Hall48 views
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Pagoda and pile of setsubun boxes47 views
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Instrument players47 views
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Goeido Hall housing Kobo Daishi image. 御影堂46 views
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People line up to receive mikan46 views
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Setting afire46 views
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Three-story pagoda 三重塔44 views
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Wooden boxes containing the beans (peanuts) and mikan tangerines to be thrown to the crowd.44 views
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Here you go.44 views
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Ceremony area42 views
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Beatles T-shirt30 views
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Autographed Beatles photo30 views
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During their stay in Tokyo, the Beatles were basically imprisoned in their hotel. But they managed to sneak out once or twice.29 views
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A company replicated the design of the JAL happi coats the Beatles wore. They were selling them at the exhibition so I bought one for ¥6500.29 views
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Beatles books29 views
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Autographed Beatles photo29 views
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Late June 2016 was the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' historic concerts at the Budokan in Tokyo. They arrived Haneda Airport on June 29, 1966 and played five 30-min. concerts at the Budokan from June 30 to July 2, 1966.28 viewsA total of 50,000 out of 200,000 applicants got tickets. The Beatles were the first rock band to play at the Budokan, normally reserved for martial arts like judo. There was a big debate over allowing the Beatles to play at such a "sacred venue."
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To commemorate the anniversary, a photo exhibition of The Beatles in Japan taken by their official tour photographer Robert Whitaker (1939–2011) was held here in Nakano, Tokyo.28 views
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The exhibition had a few rooms.28 views
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Photo background with you can pretend you're crossing Abbey Road and take a picture.28 views
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Beatles entering Budokan.28 views
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Gift shop with Beatles souvenirs for sale.28 views
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The happi coats are not sold by JAL. The maker licensed it from JAL.28 views
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Autographed Beatles photo28 views
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Cafe decorated by Takashi Murakami. 28 views
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Nakano Broadway is a shopping complex with a lotta otaku (pop and underground culture) shops. Anime, manga, figurines, etc.27 viewsShort walk from JR Nakano Station.
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Go through the Nakano Sunmall shopping arcade first to reach Nakano Broadway.26 views
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It had this cafe decorated by the famous Takashi Murakami. That's what I love about Japan, always something unexpected.26 views
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Expo '70 Tower of the Sun25 views
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