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The daimyo lord is carried in a palanquin for the Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu Procession. 大名駕籠972 views
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The daimyo feudal lord in Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu Procession.374 views
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She was definitely the focal point of the procession before they started using a celebrity to play the daimyo. They past Yumoto Station in the background in the Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu Procession.373 views
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These men are the luggage carriers carrying the hasami-bako boxes containing clothing and other necessities. Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu. 挟み箱248 views
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The following pictures were taken in an earlier year (not 2009). Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu Procession starts at Yumoto Elementary School at 10 am. 湯本小学校243 views
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Hakone geisha on rickshaw at Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu232 views
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The procession reenacts the daimyo procession of Okubo Kaga, lord of Odawara on his way to Edo (Tokyo) for the periodic sankin kotai procession.219 views
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Hanada Masaru, former Yokozuna Wakanohana acting as the daimyo lord at Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu197 views
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Mt. Fuji from Hakone.196 views
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Ladies in waiting. These pictures were taken some time ago (not in 2009). Since I saw it, the procession has gotten larger with more groups.195 views
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Lake Ashi's famous torii of Hakone Shrine with Mt. Fuji in the background.180 views
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Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu Procession poster. To get to Hakone Yumoto, take the Odakyu Line Romance Car from Shinjuku. A cheaper but longer way is to take the Odakyu Line to Odawara, then take the Hakone Tozan Railway train to Hakone Yumoto Station.178 views
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Mt. Fuji as seen from Ubako Station in Hakone. It was a clear autumn day in early Nov.177 views
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Ladies in waiting. 奥女中165 views
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Hakone Open-Air Museum161 views
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A large crowd watch the procession cross the Yumoto Ohashi Bridge. The parade ended at 2:30-3 pm.160 views
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Before the feudal lord procession, there are normal people in dance groups, etc.153 views
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The start of the Daimyo Procession. You hear, "Shitaaaa-niii, shitaaaa-niiii" (Go down, go down!) by the tsuyu-harai dew sweepers who lead the way to tell people to clear the way and bow in respect. 下ニー 下ニー147 views
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Daimyo's wife is one of the main characters in the procession.147 views
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Hakone Tourism Companions144 views
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Luggage carriers carrying the hasami-bako boxes containing clothing and other necessities. 挟み箱144 views
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Hakone-machi manhole of a palanquin143 views
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Daimyo's palanquin, however, I don't think anyone was in it. They never opened it.142 views
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Hanada Masaru, former Yokozuna Wakanohana at Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu142 views
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Hakone-machi manhole142 views
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Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu Procession on Nov. 3141 views
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Crossing Yumoto Ohashi Bridge140 views
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Yumoto Elementary School139 views
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The Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu Procession started in 1935 on the occasion of the Yumoto Expo. Except for the war years in the 1940s, this festival has been held annually.139 views
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Sculpture of a Hakone Ekiden runner at Hakone-machi Port.138 views
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Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi137 views
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These men are the keyari who carry fluffy-topped poles and toss the poles to each other. 毛槍133 views
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These men are the keyari who carry fluffy-topped poles and toss the poles to each other. 毛槍132 views
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Lake Ashi from Moto-Hakone129 views
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Hakone Open-Air Museum. Well worth a visit. But I wouldn't bring young children. Too many erotic/nude sculptures, mostly female.122 views
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Inside Symphonic Sculpture by Gabriel Loire at Hakone Open-Air Museum.122 views
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Hakone Open-Air Museum122 views
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Many Henry Moore sculptures too.120 views
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This giant piece is titled, "Miss Black Power" by French artist Niki de Saint Phalle in 1968.120 views
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Boxing rabbits119 views
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Sturm, Stainless steel piece118 views
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Hakone Shrine's torii you see from the pirate boat on Lake Ashi looks tiny, but it's actually a giant torii of Hakone Shrine.104 views
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At Hakone-machi on the shore of Lake Ashi, a fantastic reconstruction of the Hakone Sekisho Checkpoint. This is the main office.102 views After years of research, excavations, and construction, the reconstruction was finally completed in 2007 based on accurate records of the major buildings. The reconstructed buildings were built on the exact spot of the original sekisho buildings.
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Main office of Hakone Sekisho100 views
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Hakone Shrine98 views
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Amasake Chaya, a teahouse for travelers in Hakone. There is a bus stop in front of this teahouse.98 views
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Ordered matcha tea98 views
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This is Owakudani, now a danger zone and off limits. These photos were taken from an earlier trip. Hakone is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.97 views
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Main office of Hakone Sekisho96 views
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Heading for Hakone-machi on Lake Ashi in Hakone.95 views
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Comparable to the torii at Miyajima in Hiroshima. Not doubt one of the most photographed in Japan.95 views
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Held annually on Nov. 3, a national holiday (Culture Day), the Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu Procession starts at Yumoto Elementary School at 10 am. About 170 people dressed in feudal-era costume are in the procession. 湯本小学校89 views
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The Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu Procession started in 1935 on the occasion of the Yumoto Expo. Except for the war years in the 1940s, this festival has been held annually.85 views
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Special guest was former Yokozuna Wakanohana aka Hanada Masaru acting as the daimyo lord. Every year, they have a celebrity as the daimyo.84 views
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You hear, "Shitaaaa-niii, shitaaaa-niiii" (Go down, go down!) by the tsuyu-harai dew sweepers who lead the way to tell people to clear the way and bow in respect. 下ニー 下ニー82 views
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These are honor guards who carry feather-topped keyari poles and toss them to each other. In the old days, they did this when entering the lodging town. 毛槍81 views
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Daimyo's wife80 views
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Yumoto Elementary School is where the procession started at 10 am. The procession route is quite long, about 6 km. The procession ends at 2:30 pm. 湯本小学校79 views
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Ladies in waiting.78 views
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The procession reenacts the daimyo procession of Okubo Tadazane (Kaga no Kami), lord of Odawara on his way to Edo (Tokyo) for the periodic sankin kotai procession.77 views
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Kimono dancers at Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu77 views
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They had a short ceremony and briefing.75 views
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These men are the luggage carriers carrying the hasami-bako boxes containing clothing and other necessities. Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu. 挟み箱75 views
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Mt. Fuji, Lake Ashi, and Hakone Shrine's torii in the water. This is a symbolic shot of Hakone.75 views
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Buses in Hakone are multi-lingual.75 views
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Sunset at Moto-Hakone with Mt. Fuji74 views
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It's quite a long procession route so it's not that crowded much of the way.73 views
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At about 11 am, they arrived at Hotel Nanpuso for a 30-min. break. ホテル南風荘73 views
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At around 11:30 am, the procession resumed. This is Marching Band Hakone 21. マーチングバンド箱根2173 views
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The crowd follows Hanada Masaru.72 views
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Foot soldiers. 徒士72 views
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Scenic river72 views
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Matchlock gunners71 views
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Narrow road71 views
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Firing matchlock guns at Chimoto at 2 pm. 小田原北條鉄砲衆71 views
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Hanada Masaru71 views
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They even waved at the people in the train station.71 views
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Marching Band Hakone 21. マーチングバンド箱根2170 views
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Marching Band Sirius70 views
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Marching Band Sirius マーチングバンド Sirius70 views
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At 11:30 am in front of Hotel Okada, the Odawara Hojo Gunners fired matchlock guns. 小田原北條鉄砲衆 ホテルおかだ70 views
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They fired twice.70 views
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Very loud bang.70 views
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Odawara matchlock gunners 小田原北條鉄砲衆70 views
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The procession crossed the Yumoto Ohashi Bridge and ended at 2:30 pm at Hakone Fujiya Hotel.70 views
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Mt. Fuji becomes more visible as you sail to Moto-Hakone.70 views
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Lead car69 views
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End of the procession.69 views
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The procession took a lunch break at a hotel called Tenseien from noon to 1:20 pm. 天成園69 views
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Hakone geisha on rickshaw69 views
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In front of Hakone Yumoto Station at about 2:10 pm.69 views
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Hanada Masaru69 views
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Hakone geisha on rickshaw69 views
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Band played during the lunch break.68 views
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The procession is led by this guide car.66 views
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About 80 of the costumers are volunteers recruited from the general public. Women volunteers become ladies-in-waiting. 66 views
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Walked to Chimoto Bridge near the entrance to the Hakone Yumoto. ちもと66 views
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Hakone is one of Japan's most famous and popular tourist spots. Hot spring baths, views of Mt. Fuji, and more.66 viewsWith the Hakone Freepass, ride the Odakyu Line from Shinjuku, Tokyo directly to Hakone-Yumoto. Take the Hakone Tozan Railway train to Gora. Ride the Hakone Tozan Cable Car up the slope to to Sounzan. Then take the Hakone Ropeway high above to Lake Ashi for a cruise on a pirate boat to Hakone-machi Port or Moto-Hakone. Dramatic views of Mt. Fuji. Photo: Odakyu Line's Romance Car at Shinjuku Station.
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Foot soldier quarters66 views
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Hakone geisha65 views
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Inside Amasake Chaya, a teahouse for travelers. 65 views
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Painting of Hakone Daimyu Gyoretsu procession.65 views
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You can get off at Owakudani and see some steamy puddles.64 views
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Lake Ashi is visible from our ropeway car.64 views
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Sunset at Moto-Hakone 64 views
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Old ropeway cars once used by the Hakone Ropeway.63 views
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Hakone-machi Post Office.63 views
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After the Hakone Ropeway to Togendai, you can ride the pirate boat to either Hakone-machi Port or Moto-Hakone on Lake Ashi. I went to Hakone-machi Port.63 viewsOdakyu Line's Hakone Freepass is valid on the pirate ships.
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Mt. Komagatake and Hakone Shrine's torii in the water.63 views
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Moto-Hakone63 views
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The torii63 views
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Then in Oct. 1964, to celebrate the Tokyo Olympics and the shrine's 1,200th anniversary, the shrine hung a large framed calligraphy with the word "Heiwa" (Peace). 63 viewsIt's on the front of the torii. The "Heiwa" kanji characters were written by Yoshida Shigeru, Japan's prime minister who signed the Treaty of San Francisco for Japan. The official name of this torii is "Peace Torii of Hakone Shrine" (平和の鳥居).
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Lake Ashi and Moto Hakone and Hakone-machi as seen from Mt. Komagatake.63 views
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Hakone's old Kaido road63 views
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Lake Ashi and a bit of Mt. Fuji from Hakone-machi.62 views
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Inside the pirate boat Royale.62 views
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Hakone Shrine's large torii shows the way to the shrine. About 20-min. walk to the shrine from the port.62 views
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Outdoor cavern bath62 views
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Togendai Station61 views
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Hakone-machi Port61 views
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Hakone-machi port town 61 views
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A shopping place near the entrance of Hakone Sekisho.61 views
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Hakone Sekisho layout61 views
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Lake Ashi with a bit of Mt. Fuji61 views
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Moto-Hakone Port with Hakone Shrine's large torii in view.61 views
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Welcome to Lake Ashi (Ashinoko)61 views
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Moto-Hakone Port61 views
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This torii is actually relatively new, built only in 1952 to commemorate two events that year: The ceremony that proclaimed Prince Akihito as Crown Prince when he came of age in Nov., and Japan's independence when the Allied Occupation of Japan ended61 views
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Hakone Shrine's torii60 views
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Kyoto-side gate to Hakone Sekisho Checkpoint, originally built in 1619 and operated until 1868.60 viewsHakone Sekisho was one of 53 checkpoints along the major roads during the Edo Period. It's where they checked the identities of women leaving Edo to make sure they were not the hostage daimyo wives and children fleeing Edo.
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Foot soldier quarters60 views
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Foot soldier quarters60 views
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Edo-side gate of Hakone Sekisho. Go out here to walk to the Hakone Sekisho Exhibition Hall60 views
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Inside the pirate boat "Royale"60 views
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