 Most viewed - SHIGA 滋賀県 |
The Shiga Lakestars played against Osaka Evessa on Oct. 24-25, 2009 at Moriyama Shimin Taiikukan gym, a short bus ride from Moriyama Station. Special shuttle buses ran from the station to the gym.220 views
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K-ON Gallery. Guitars, life-size cutouts, dolls, manga books, figurines, and all kinds of K-ON merchandise donated and left here by fans are displayed.220 views
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K-ON stands for kei-ongaku (軽音楽) meaning light music or casual/informal music. The manga/anime is about a group of five junior high school girls in the Light Music Club.220 views
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Higher and higher...219 viewsIt went up to about ?? meters.
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Notogawa giant water wheel in Higashi-Omi, Shiga. Map219 views
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Lakeshore road and Okinoshima island219 views
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Benten-do219 views
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The shrine priests continued their bean attack on the oni.219 views
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Beware of flying sparks and the wind which can blow the flames toward you. Of course, the fire dept. with fire hoses were on hand just in case.219 views
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Hikone's official mascot Hiko-nyan appears three times daily for a 30-min. show: 10:30 am and 1:30 pm in front of the main castle tower (tenshu) and at 3:00 pm outside Hikone Castle Museum.219 viewsAccording to legend, one day, Ii Naotaka, the third lord of Hikone Castle, was doing falconry in Tokyo and was near a temple when he saw this cat raising its paw. He was led inside the temple where he was able to rest inside. A major thunderstorm ensued, and the cat saved him from getting wet.
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Bean geese at Lake Biwa.219 views
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Kannondo Temple218 views
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Four-man race with the cox at the stern218 views
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Torii at Umamioka Watamuki Shrine in Hino, Shiga Pref.218 views
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Nabe-kanmuri Matsuri procession held on May 3 by Chikuma Shrine, Maibara, Shiga Pref.218 views
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About 12,000 flower plants carpet the area in yellow. Free admission. 218 views
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Mt. Ibuki as seen from Nagisa Park.218 views
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Protest signs.218 views
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Map of canal route217 views
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Finally we see a building217 views
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Hokoku Shrine, Nagahama, Shiga217 views
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Cycling road sign near bus stop.217 views
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The Saio is actually on a wheeled cart.217 views
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Rainbow217 views
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Map of Saito complex in Enryakuji.217 views
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The turtle makes it way at its own, slow pace.217 views
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Sagawa family of mascots from Sagawa Art Museum in Moriyama, Shiga.217 views
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Another view of Takeshima216 views
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Goddess for lake safety216 views
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JR Hikone Station216 views
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The word on her fan says it all. Otsu, Shiga.216 views
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What a catch. It was my first time to capture a shot like this. I love these graceful and elegant birds which have a distinct cry.216 views
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The kabuki boys for each hikiyama float proceed to the shrine, headed by a boy holding a sacred staff with zigzag paper.216 views
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Public library in old Toyosato Elementary School. The renovations are very impressive.216 views
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Mt. Ibuki from Lake Biwa215 views
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Boat landing 宝厳寺215 views
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Pagoda and Hondo temple hall215 views
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Sign to city hall with misspelled word. "Distract" should be "District."215 views
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Kusatsu Shukuba Festival, Shiga Pref.215 views
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Verse 1 Lyrics (Otsu) 一番の英訳（大津). School logo on boat house, a cherry blossom with three stripes for Dai-san Koto Gakko.215 viewsWe're children of the lake, off to wander 'round.
This journey fills my heart with, intense happiness.
Rising mist evaporates, ripples come and go.
Shiga's Miyako dear, bid farewell for now.
われは湖の子 さすらいの
旅にしあれば しみじみと
のぼる狭霧や さざなみの
志賀の都よ いざさらば
Ware wa Umi no Ko, sasurai no
tabi ni shiareba, shimijimi to
Noboru sagiri ya, sazanami no
Shiga no Miyako yo, iza saraba
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This first verse refers to the start of the journey of life. The lake mist symbolizes the uncertainty of what lies ahead.
The capital of Shiga is Otsu, where they departed from Mihogasaki boat harbor on June 27, 1917. For some reason, the kanji characters for "Shiga" is incorrect for Shiga Prefecture.
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After the kabuki boys, processions of Naginata sword bearers also proceed to Nagahama Hachimangu Shrine.215 views
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Statue of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Nagahama Castle, Shiga. He renamed the town from Imahama to "Nagahama" after his boss and mentor Oda Nobunaga.215 views
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The kids then run around the fire while chanting "Masse-masse!"215 views
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Raising the kite. Long bamboo poles are used to prop the huge kite upward to meet the wind.214 views
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View of Mt. Ibuki as we leave Nagahama Port. Map for Nagahama Port214 viewsChikubushima can be reached from Nagahama Port, Hikone Port, or Imazu Port on the other side of the lake. There are several round trips every day from either port. Nagahama boat schedule and Hikone boat schedule
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Inside Kurokabe Glass Shop in Kurokabe Square.214 views
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Kyoto University Rowing Club arrive at Omi-Maiko in Aug. 2006 during their annual Lake Biwa rowing trip.214 views
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"Anagama" kiln diagram and explanation in Japanese and English.214 views
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The snake is a messenger of the Goddess Benzaiten.213 views
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Monument for Lake Biwa Rowing Song (Biwako Shuko no Uta)213 viewsThe song became a national hit in 1971 when singer Tokiko Kato recorded it. Numerous famous Japanese singers and groups have since released cover versions of the song. The town of Imazu even holds an annual song contest in June when choir groups from around Japan sing the song in a competition. The town even has a museum dedicated to the song.
One of the verses mentions Omatsu (now called Omi-Maiko). This monument commemorates the song and that verse.
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Biwako Shokudo restaurant serves its specialty: Tall pile of vegetables in a boiling pot. びわこ食堂213 views
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Lake Biwa Canal (Biwako Sosui) and cherry blossoms. This is one of two canals which supply water from Lake Biwa to Kyoto. National Historic Site213 views
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Originally, there were 48 stone buddhas. Only 33 remain now. Thirteen of them were moved to Sakamoto in Otsu, and 2 were stolen. Although they stand upright, it's possible that they can fall on you, especially if you've been bad.213 views
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Shrine maiden holds bells and a branch of leaves. Very charming dance.213 views
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Minakuchi Jinja Shrine, which holds the annual Minakuchi Hikiyama Matsuri on April 19-20, is decorated for the festival. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/yZ2c6hMoGQJ2213 views
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Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine at the foot of Mt. Hie in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture is the head shrine for all Hiyoshi, Hie, and Sanno Shrines in Japan (around 2,000). Hiezan Sakamoto Station on the JR Kosei Line and Keihan Line's Sakamoto Station are nearest.213 views
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The boar's mane is made of tiny fish. You can smell the seafood. I'm surprised that crows never swooped down on the floats to feast on them.213 views
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Hashi Yukio213 views
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Omi-Hachiman's manhole depicts Hachiman-bori moat adorned with cherry blossoms. Shiga Prefecture.213 views
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Kannondo Temple212 views
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Kyoto University's cheering section for the 8-man race212 viewsComplete with cheerleaders.
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Oyushiki ceremony is performed to purify the sacred rice paddies during the Taga Taisha Rice-Planting Festival. 御湯式212 views
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The Big One. The size is equivalent to 100 tatami mats or about 12 meters x 13 meters (156 square meters).211 views
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White sands of Omi-Maiko (Omatsu), Otsu, Shiga211 views
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Map of Enryakuji's Todo complex.211 views
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Chikubushima island and cherry blossoms at Kaizu-Osaki, Lake Biwa.211 views
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Echigawa River empties into Lake Biwa.210 views
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Located in Higashi-Omi and established by Shotoku Taishi in 609, Hyakusaiji temple is Shiga Prefecture's oldest temple and one of Japan's oldest. It belongs to the Tendai Buddhist Sect. Map210 viewsThe temple's terraced slope had many temple residences for hundreds of monks training here. National Historic Site
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Accessible by bus from Moriyama Station.210 views
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Honmachi float leaving Himure Hachimangu Shrine. Sagicho Festival, Omi-Hachiman, Shiga. 本町のだし210 views
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View from the podium in the school auditorium. It looks like that they still use this auditorium.210 views
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Hiko-nyan is the most popular character, but he was least seen and not available to the public. No one could get close.210 views
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Chikubushima209 views
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Karuta cards with verses from famous poems209 views
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Barge loaded with mikoshi approaching Wakamiya Port. Sanno-sai Festival.209 views
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Moriyama Ginza shopping street near Moriyama Station209 views
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Nagahama Castle (reconstructed) is a lakeside castle within Hokoen Park near Nagahama Station. This is the entrance to the park. 豊公園 MAP209 views
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Toyosato Elementary School was renovated and reopened in May 2009.209 views
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Festival poster208 views
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On Aug. 9, the Jizo statues are lit with candles.208 views
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Fixed-seat boats208 views
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Plum blossoms, Hokoen Park, Nagahama, Shiga208 views
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Weeping cherry tree at Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine in Otsu.208 views
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In 1606, the 1st and 2nd phases of Hikone Castle's construction were completed. The tenshu castle tower was also completed and Naokatsu moved in. This is the Castle moat and Ninomaru-Sawaguchi Tamon Yagura Turret.208 views
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Lake Biwa shore in Imazu, with a boat landing in the distance207 views
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Mannequin of Lady Murasaki Shikibu writing Tale of Genji. 紫式部源氏の間207 views
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On this street corner is Otsu's Point Zero for its roadways.207 views
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In 2003, local citizens and former students staged protests against the destruction of the old school building.207 views
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Marker showing the way to Kaizuten Jinja Shrine on a busy highway in Makino. Kaizuten Jinja holds the annual Kaizu Matsuri (nicknamed Kaizu Rikishi Matsuri) on April 29. Rikishi means sumo wrestler.206 views
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Held annually on May 5 by Ozu Jinja Shrine, the festival consists of dances and music by children, taiko drumming, a naginata dance and acrobatics by boys using a pole sword, and a roundtrip procession. Ozu Jinja Shrine torii. 小津神社206 views
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Rear view of the old Toyosato Elementary School before renovations.206 views
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My video of Maibara Hikiyama Festival 2010206 viewsMaihara Hikiyama Matsuri is held annually on the three-day weekend in Oct. around the 10th (Sports Day, a national holiday). Sunday is the main day.
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Inside boat. Almost empty.205 views
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Southeastern shore of Lake Biwa205 viewsAs seen from Mt. Hiei Driveway. Kusatsu and Moriyama are in view.
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Kami shibai storyteller 紙芝居205 views
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Makino manhole, Takashima, Shiga Pref.205 views
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On the foot of Mt. Hie on the Shiga side is the temple town of Sakamoto. From here, take the cable car up to Enryakuji. Also accessible from Kyoto and by bus/car via the Hie-zan Driveway. Near JR Hiezan Sakamoto Station/Keihan Sakamoto Station.205 views
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Suijo Hachiman Shrine Taiko Odori dance in Maibara, Shiga.205 views
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Weather vane on top of the main building.205 views
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Stairway with turtle statue on railing.205 views
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Inside public library which occupies former classrooms whose walls were removed.205 views
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Notogawa Station, West Exit, also designed as a water wheel. This is one of Shiga's best-designed train stations. Beautifully designed station resembling a water wheel, the symbol of the town.204 views
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Scenic water on sunny day, Takashima204 views
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"Tell us my friends your stories, with your fervent hearts."204 views
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Mikami Shrine's Honden in Yasu, a National Treasure. It is a mixture of Shinto shrine and Buddhist temple architecture. It dates from the Kamakura Period, about 700 years ago. 本殿204 views
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Oyushiki ceremony is performed to purify the sacred rice paddies during the Taga Taisha Rice-Planting Festival. 御湯式204 views
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Hiyoshi Taisha is at the foot of Mt. Hiei (home of Enryakuji temple) and it worships the mountain god. The Sanno-sai festival is the shrine's biggest festival and one of Shiga's biggest festivals. MAP204 views
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Toyosato Elementary School name plate at the front gate.204 views
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This exhibition room is what you first see when you enter the front entrance.204 views
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Inside school auditorium.204 views
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Shichikawa Matsuri's yakko-furi dance is a Shiga Prefecture Intangible Folk Cultural Property. 滋賀県選択無形民俗文化財204 views
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The Higashi-Omi Giant Kite Festival (Higashi-Omi Odako Matsuri) is held on the last Sunday of May at Fureai Undo Park (ふれあい運動公園) in Notogawa, HigashiOmi, Shiga. The main highlight is the giant kite, flying at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm.204 viewsMy video of the Higashi-Omi Giant Kite Festival on May 26, 2013. Due to a tragic kite crash in May 2015, this kite festival has been suspended since May 2016. It will not be held in May 2019 either.
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Lake Nishinoko203 views
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Very old and worn statue of Pindola Bharadvaja (賓頭盧尊者) inide Karamon Gate.203 views
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Rowing team from Nagahama203 views
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The fire at its peak was very hot to the skin. Sumiyoshi Shrine Fire Festival, Moriyama, Shiga in late Jan.203 views
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On June 16, 2007, Imazu marked the 90th anniversary of the song by organizing a boat cruise on Lake Biwa and other events. Omi-Imazu Station had a sign directing guests to Imazu Port. 90周年の記念「琵琶湖周航クルーズ」の近江今津駅内203 views
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Taume girl at the Taga Taisha Rice-planting Festival203 views
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Dotaku-kun from Yasu, Shiga. Modeled after Japan's largest ancient bronze bell discovered in Yasu. ドウタクくん (滋賀 野洲市）203 views
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Woman warrior on horseback for the Taga Matsuri, Shiga Prefecture. 女武者203 views
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Lake Biwa Giant Catfish is the lake's largest endemic species (max. 1.2 meter long), dubbed the King of Lake Biwa.203 views
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Sutra Repository 経堂202 views
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Main entrance. Open 9:30 am - 5 pm, closed Mon. and the day after a national holiday. MAP202 viewsNote that the museum underwent major renovations and reopened in July 2016. Some of the old exhibits have been replaced and there are also new exhibits like Lake Baikal seals.
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Noborigama sloping kiln 登り窯202 views
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Wakamiya Shrine near Wakamiya Port.202 views
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The number of people who went on an Uminoko voyage this year is on top, and the total number who went on a voyage on Uminoko since 1983 on the bottom. The 432,401 people is equivalent to one-third of Shiga's population.202 views
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Hikone Castle overlooks the Hakkeitei teahouses Genkyuen Garden. Hakkeitei was built at around the same time as the garden.201 views
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Lake Biwa shore. If you leave Maibara Station and head straight for the lake, this is what you will see.201 views
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Omi merchant statue.201 views
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Woman planting rice at the rice-planting festival in Yasu, Shiga Prefecture.201 views
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Umaya Horse Stable (Important Cultural Property).201 views
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Hokke Soji-in Toto pagoda on the left and the Amida-do Hall on the right. Enryakuji temple, Mt. Hiei, Otsu, Shiga.201 views
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Old gallery corner in old school library. This corner space is now filled with K-ON stuff.201 views
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Official mascots of Maibara, Shiga Prefecture. A pair of fireflies.201 views
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Sumiyoshi Shrine Fire Festival, Moriyama, Shiga Pref. on the second Sat. of January.200 views
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Plum tree blossom bonsai with red plum blossoms200 views
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Plum blossom bonsai when it's too early.200 views
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Various high schools in Shiga, mainly from Hikone, participated in the tent exhibition.200 views
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"Anagama" kiln.200 views
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Shimoniikawa Shrine, site of the Sushikiri (sushi-cutting) Festival on May 5. The shrine is a 20-min. bus ride from Moriyama Station. 下新川神社 MAP200 views
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Soon after we got to Nakajima, this black kite flew above. I tracked it with my camera. 「ピーヒョロロロロ…」200 views
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Hikone Castle is one of five main castle towers in Japan designated as a National Treasure. The others are Himeji, Matsumoto, Matsue, and Inuyama Castles.200 views
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From the train approaching JR Kinomoto Station on the Hokuriku Line, you can see the chair lift trail on the slope of Mt. Shizugatake. To reach Shizugatake from Kinomoto Station, take a bus bound for Sugaura (菅浦) or Shindono (新道野).200 views
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This is one of two rooms in the building which has been reconstructed as a classroom for display purposes.200 views
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Mini kite contest. Kite contestants show off their kite designs at their tents.199 views
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Police box in front of Azuchi Station199 views
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Oct. 20, 2007 Umizukuri Boat Festa in Ogoto. At the end of a rowing race between Otsu and Ogoto, a mini concert was provided near the lake shore with reed flute (yoshibue) players and Jamie singing the song in English.199 viewsPhoto by: 赤澤 一壽
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Large grassy lawn.199 views
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The Biwako Otsu Natsu Matsuri is an annual summer festival held on Aug. 1 at Hama-Otsu, near Otsu Port. びわ湖大津夏まつり Festival grounds199 views
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Mike Sakan, local boy from Kusatsu, Shiga.199 views
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This rabbit sculpture and turtle sculpture represents the famous Aesop's fable, the race between the turtle and hare.199 views
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Hiko-nyan, the official mascot for Hikone Castle's 400th anniversary in 2007. He proven to be so popular that he has been retained as the city's official mascot. Basically a white cat with a horned samurai helmet. ひこにゃん199 viewsOne of the most famous mascots in Japan.
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Chikubushima198 views
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Temple Hondo198 views
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Kannon stone buddha198 views
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Michigan198 views
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Konki Senshoku noren curtain. They've been in business in Konan for 200 years. One of three shops left in Shiga doing traditional indigo dyeing with natural (not synthetic) indigo dye. MAP198 viewsTake a bus or taxi from Kosei or Mikumo Stations on the Kusatsu Line. Get off at Shimoda and walk 50 meters. Parking also available. Phone: 0748-75-0128, Address: Shimoda 1530, Konan-shi, Shiga
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The famous Karasaki pine tree as seen from Lake Biwa.198 views
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Cherry blossoms and Tahoto pagoda at Ishiyama-dera.198 views
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2nd floor corridor198 views
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I saw the Yokaichi Giant Kite Festival (Odako Matsuri) for the first time on May 23, 2004. The site is alongside the Echigawa River near the Yachiyo Bridge. A free shuttle bus from Yokaichi Station is provided, taking about 10 min. 197 views
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Sumo ring near Azuchi Station. It was built in 1988 and once used for a exhibition sumo tournament. It was removed in late 2014 due to a redevelopment of this train station area.197 views
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Eigenji Dam197 views
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The torches burn within seconds.197 views
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The rice-planting dancers stay out of the mud. They took a break twice or so, but the rice planters had to continue non-stop.197 views
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Nagahama Castle in summer.197 views
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I often see foreigners participating in Shiga festivals.197 views
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Kora town manhole with a wisteria design taken from Zaiji Hachiman Shrine, Shiga Pref.197 views
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Steps to castle tower foundation196 views
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On Aug. 9, the Jizo statues are lit with candles.196 views
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Garden and former home of Omi merchant Nakae Jungoro (中江 準五郎邸).196 views
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"Pine trees are very green, on sands very white." Omi-Maiko196 views
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The tanuki have different faces and doing different things, even karaoke. Didn't see any looking like a photographer though.196 views
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This design won 3rd place. White sugar is one of the ingredients.196 views
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William Merrell Vories is one of the most famous historical figures in Shiga. His legacy remains in physical form in many places through former bank buildings, post office branches, schools, and Christian churches. MAP196 views
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Gengorobuna carp (ゲンゴロウブナ) - Endangered endemic species196 views
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They serve black bass, Biwa salmon, catfish, and more.196 views
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Omi Hakkei (Eight Views of Omi) marker at Karasaki. Omi was the old name for Shiga. A woodblock print artist depicted the Eight Views of Omi. One of them was titled, "Night Rain at Karasaki" showing the big pine in the rain at night.195 views
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Taga Taisha Shrine, Shiga. Taga Taisha rethatched its roof and celebrated with a festival in Oct. 2007.195 views
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Tokyo Univ. (Todai) crew return to land after a race195 views
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Race starts for Kyoto Univ. alumni195 views
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On Karahashi Bridge195 views
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Mihogasaki harbor, Otsu. The arrow points to the boat house where Oguchi Taro and crew departed for their rowing trips.195 viewsMihogasaki is accessible by bus from Otsu Station. Or just walk west from Hama-Otsu. This is also where water from the lake is drawn into the Biwako Canal's first canal which feeds water to Kyoto.
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On this day in Feb., I saw ducks and gray heron (ao-sagi).195 views
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Miho Museum has several exhibition rooms featuring art from various parts of the world. It also has a restaurant and coffee shop.195 views
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This part is a cafe where K-ON! fans sit and gather. In the rear is a gallery space that is now a showcase of K-ON! memorabilia donated by fans.195 views
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Adjacent to the Dotaku Museum is a replica of a Yayoi Period village. Yayoi Period (500 BC to 300 AD) is noted as when rice growing started in Japan.195 views
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Stone buddha194 views
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Kunitomo Gun Museum194 views
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Kyoto Univ. rowing to victory194 views
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High school spectators near the finish line194 views
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Nov. 26, 2006 Jamie and Megan Thompson sing "Lake Biwa Rowing." (verse 1 only) on the NHK TV Nodo Jiman amateur singing show.194 views
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Shallow stream194 views
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"Noborigama" sloping kiln 登り窯194 views
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Saikyoji temple's Hondo main hall, in Otsu, Shiga. 西教寺 本堂194 views
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Inside school auditorium.194 views
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The local mayor Ono Wasaburo was forced to stop his plans to destroy the building. He was later ousted from office, but later re-elected.194 views
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Nigorobuna carp (ニゴロブナ 似五郎鮒) - Endangered endemic species, famous for funazushi.194 views
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Around the lake are disposal bins for invasive fish. Do not throw invasive fish back into the lake.194 views
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Castle tower foundation193 views
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Karasaki Pine Tree is the third generation tree since the original one was planted 1,400 years ago. Current pine tree was planted in 1887. 193 views
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Kusatsu-juku Honjin. the Honjin was the town's most luxurious accommodation catering to society's elite like daimyo warlords, Imperial family members including the emperor, and other dignitaries. National Historic Site193 viewsAt stage towns along the major roads like the Nakasendo and Tokaido, the Honjin was the town's most luxurious accommodation catering to society's elite like daimyo warlords, Imperial family members including the emperor, and other dignitaries. It operated during 1635 to 1870. The Honjin is now a museum.
This Honjin in Kusatsu is a very impressive example of traditional architecture. It is designated as a National Historical Place. It underwent a complete renovation and reconstruction during 1989 to 1995. (In case you wonder why such an old building looks so new.) Admission 200 yen. 10-min. walk from Kusatsu Station.
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Cheering section for Nagahama193 views
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Kyoto University Rowing Club visit the Verse 6 monument during their during their annual Lake Biwa rowing trip. 写真／尾城徹雄193 viewsChomeiji is one of their overnight stops during their 3-day rowing trip.
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Taga Taisha Shrine's torii is festooned with red banners reading " Taga Taisha O-taue Matsuri" or Rice-Planting Festival. Held on the first Sunday in June at 1 pm at the shrine. MAP193 views
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Takamiya-juku was the sixty-fourth of the sixty-nine stations or shukuba post towns of the Nakasendo Road. Today, it has a few remnants of its Nakasendo past with a Honjin gate, Enshoji temple (where Emperor Meiji once stayed), and shrines.193 viewsOhmi Railways Takamiya Station. Looks like a shrine. 近江鉄道 高宮駅
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In Sakamoto, Hiyoshi Baba road is lined with various cherry trees that bloom in mid-April.193 views
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After reaching Higashi-Mitsuke Gate, backtrack back to the train station and cross the train tracks to the other side of the Tokaido Road. You will be heading toward Minakuchi Castle. Minakuchi manhole. Shiga Pref.193 views
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