Most viewed - TOTTORI 鳥取県 |
Shoji Ueda Museum of Photography. Beautiful museum in the middle of nowhere, dedicated to the late Ueda Shoji, one of Japan's most famous fine-art photographers.995 views
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Inside one of the galleries.842 views
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Uradome Coast, Tottori, part of the San-in Coast National Park. 山陰海岸国立公園794 views
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Uradome Coast, Tottori510 views
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Mt. Daisen, Tottori Pref.461 views
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Perfect for snorkeling, Uradome Coast, Tottori450 views
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Tottori Sand Dunes looked like this when I first visited years ago. The shape does not seem to change.400 views
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Yumigahama beach, Yonago, Tottori Pref.358 views
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Front view. On the left, there is a small lens in the wall for a camera obscura.273 views
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Uradome Coast, Tottori, part of the San-in Coast National Park. 山陰海岸国立公園266 views
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Entrance242 views
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Tottori beach near the Chiyo River.231 views
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Entrance to Tottori Sand Dunes223 views
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View of Mt. Daisen.200 views
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Now entering Iwami-cho town from Fukui.196 views
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View of Mt. Daisen.194 views
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Hakuto Beach, famous for the folktale about a white rabbit crossing the ocean on crocodile backs.192 views
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Uomidai Lookout Point 魚見台173 views
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Motomachi Sunroad shopping arcade156 views
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Slope on Mt. Daisen.134 views
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Ohchidani Shrine131 views
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Border of Hawai-cho (now part of Yurihama city).125 views
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Jinpukaku Mansion built for the Taisho Emperor120 views
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Closeup of Marilyn Monroe in sand. That's her dress in "The Seven Year Itch." Tottori Sand Museum.117 views
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President Theodore Roosevelt sand sculpture. Mr. Rough Rider himself. Look at how detailed it is. Notice the veins on his hand.117 views
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Hawaiian hula sand sculpture in Tottori.117 views
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Tottori City Hall116 views
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This sand sculpture's theme was "Hollywood" in the 1950s-60s. John Wayne, Laurel and Hardy, Lucille Ball (I think). Tottori Sand Museum in 2017.116 views
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Tennis player sand sculpture.116 views
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President Donald Trump as a sand sculpture in Tottori, Japan.116 views
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George Washington was in two sculptures.115 views
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The Sands of Tottori. Every prefecture has something nationally (and sometimes internationally) famous. In the case of Tottori, it's definitely the sand dunes (sakyu in Japanese).114 viewsIt's on the beach facing the Sea of Japan. The dunes were formed by the ocean currents that deposited the sand on the coast for 100,000 years or so. I find that amazing since most of the beaches I know have the ocean currents eat away the sand.
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Map of the Hawai-cho area.113 views
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Street in front of Yonago Station112 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture in Tottori, Japan.110 views
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Tottori manhole109 views
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Yamabikokan (Tottori City History Museum)108 views
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JR Yonago Station 米子駅108 views
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An older shuttle bus for city sights.106 views
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Tottori manhole with Shan Shan Matsuri umbrella design.106 views
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Tottori manhole with Shan Shan Matsuri umbrella design.104 views
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Tottori manhole with Shan Shan Matsuri umbrella design.102 views
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Hawai Rinkai Koen Beach Park in northern Lake Togo when I once cycled here. 羽合臨海公園100 views
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Statue of Yokozuna Kotozakura, a grand champion sumo wrestler from Kurayoshi, Tottori. 横綱琴櫻100 views
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Nakaumi99 views
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Ohchidani Shrine96 views
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View of Mt. Daisen from the main highway.95 viewsMy bicycle.
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Manhole for Yurihama town, Tottori Prefecture. Famous for Hawai Onsen, Togo Onsen, and Lake Togo.95 views
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Mt. Daisen in winter as seen from the train. Tottori Prefecture.95 views
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Back view of statue of Yokozuna Kotozakura, a grand champion sumo wrestler from Kurayoshi, Tottori.93 views
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Mt. Daisen in winter as seen from the train. Tottori Prefecture.93 views
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Bus stop on Daisen.92 views
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Statue of Yokozuna Kotozakura, a grand champion sumo wrestler from Kurayoshi, Tottori. 横綱琴櫻92 views
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The sand dunes can be pretty steep, but not dangerous. They have downhill sand boarding.87 views
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JR Yonago Station86 views
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Kurayoshi, Tottori manhole.86 views
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Over many years, strong winds blew the ocean sand onto the beach to form the Tottori Sand dunes.83 views
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The San'in coast has lots of little islands and rocks. This is Japan's No. 1 sand dunes for tourists. Quite white and convenient to get here.82 views
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Statue of Yokozuna Kotozakura, a sumo wrestler from Kurayoshi, Tottori. 横綱琴櫻82 views
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Very dramatic ocean at Tottori Sand Dunes.79 views
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Across the road from the Tottori sand dunes is The Sand Museum exhibiting incredible giant sand sculptures. The Sand Museum opened in 2012 and it's the world's first and only museum dedicated to sand sculptures.53 viewsThe Sand Museum holds a sand sculpture exhibition from April to early January every year featuring a different country or region outside Japan. In 2017, the theme was the U.S.A.
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The main Shirakabe kura storehouses in Kurayoshi, Tottori. 赤瓦二号館53 views
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Looks steep.52 views
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Hardy sand sculpture.52 views
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Looks like Gilligan from Gilligan's Island (Bob Denver).52 views
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American space exploration with the old Space Shuttle.52 views
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American astronaut.52 views
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This man told me that this happens only when there are strong winds. I was relieved to hear that it wasn't every day.51 views
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Closeup of Marilyn Monroe sand sculpure.51 views
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Statue of Liberty Sand sculpture.51 views
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American junk food sand sculpture. Titled "American Life."51 views
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About "Prosperity and expansion to the world."51 views
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About America's Space Program.51 views
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American Art51 views
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Nearby was another hula sculpture still in progress. I didn't understand why he was still working on this when this USA sand sculpture exhibition would end a few days after my visit. 51 viewsThis USA sand sculpture exhibition ended on Jan. 3, 2018.
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Here's another outdoor sand sculpture.51 views
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President Donald Trump as a sand sculpture in Tottori, Japan.51 views
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Sculpture outside the museum entrance.50 views
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Centerpiece sand sculpture when you enter the Sand Museum.50 views
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American sports sand sculpture.50 views
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Civil War and Abe Lincoln sand sculpture.50 views
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Signing the Declaration of Independence.50 views
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Niagara Falls and Grand Canyon.50 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture.50 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture. Very impressive.50 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture.50 views
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Gold Rush sand sculptures.50 views
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Gold Rush sand sculptures.50 views
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About "American Art"50 views
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Complete with tikis.50 views
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However, the Hawaiian sculpture's explanation was disappointing. As you can see, it doesn't mention Hawaii's special relationship with Japan and the fact that hula is very popular in Japan. 50 viewsNot to mention that Tottori Prefecture also has a hot spring resort named "Hawai Onsen" (羽合温泉) where they hold a hula festival every summer.
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President Donald Trump as a sand sculpture in Tottori, Japan.50 views
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Sand Museum's 2nd floor has a cafe and gift shop.50 views
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The exhibition had 19 large and medium-size sculptures showcasing a major aspect of Americana, centering mostly on people. 49 views
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The sand sculptures are made with tightly packed sand (minimal air between the grains). They don't use any adhesive. Just sand and water packed in a wooden mold, then carved.49 viewsThey don't use any reinforcing frames inside the sculptures either. So it's quite common for parts of the sculpture to fall off or break while the artist is making it.
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Football player sand sculpture.49 views
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Football player sand sculpture.49 views
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Boxer sand sculpture.49 views
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It didn't depict anyone recognizable.49 views
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About "American Sports."49 views
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About "American Music."49 views
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President Theodore Roosevelt sand sculpture in Tottori.49 views
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About American Invention and Industrialization.49 views
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Based on the novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" about slavery.49 views
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About "Uncle Tom's Cabin."49 views
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Abraham Lincoln sand sculpture.49 views
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About "Declaration of Independence."49 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture.49 views
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"The Wild West" sand sculpture.49 views
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About the "The Wild West."49 views
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Hawaiian sand sculpture with a surfer on a wave joined by...49 views
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View of the sand dunes from the Sand Museum.49 views
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This is what I saw when I arrived at the sand dunes. Sand all over this parking lot across the road from the dunes.48 views
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Laurel sand sculpture.48 views
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Lucille Ball sand sculpture. Or maybe it's Judy Garland.48 views
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Tennis player and volleyball player sand sculptures.48 views
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Rear part of the museum.48 views
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About "Civil War and Abraham Lincoln."48 views
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Native Americans sand sculpture.48 views
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"The Wild West" sand sculpture.48 views
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"The Wild West"48 views
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Andy Warhol sand sculpture complete with cans of Campbell soup.48 views
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Outside the museum were a few medium-size sculptures. 48 views
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Hula dancers. Nice that Hawaii was the only US state that got its own sculpture. Very appropriate since it's the closest one to Japan.48 views
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Bus stop to go back to Tottori Station.47 views
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Sand Museum entrance.47 views
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Entrance to exhibition area.47 views
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The sculptures were created by professional sand sculptors (didn't know there was such an occupation) mostly from overseas.47 views
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It takes a few weeks to complete a large sculpture. After the exhibition ends, the sculptures are sadly destroyed and the sand is reused for the next exhibition.47 views
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Behind the Hollywood sculpture was the New York sculpture.47 views
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About New York Sand sculpture.47 views
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Ella Fitzgerald sand sculpture.47 views
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The theme for this was "Prosperity and expansion to the world" with the Panama Canal as one example.47 views
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Toward the rear of the museum was Mt. Rushmore in sand.47 views
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Signing the Declaration of Independence, sand sculpture in Tottori.47 views
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Ben Franklin.47 views
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Mt. Rushmore sand sculpture.47 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture.47 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture.47 views
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About "Gold Rush."47 views
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About "Native Americans."47 views
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Sand Museum's gift shop also sold Hawaiian goods.47 views
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The main Shirakabe kura storehouse in Kurayoshi, Tottori. 赤瓦二号館47 views
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Police box in front of JR Kurayoshi Station.47 views
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Camel rides even. Seem to be a good business, but they don't go very far.46 views
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When you see the Tottori Sand Dunes, you'll see tiny humans way out in the distance. They look to be far, far away, but the distance is surprisingly close.46 viewsMaybe only a 10- or 15-min. walk away. Depending on whether you climb the dunes or not.
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From the top of the dune.46 views
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The steepest part looks to be around 40˚. There are more gradual slopes that you can easily go up and reach the top.46 views
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Kids love to climb the slopes.46 views
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Sand Museum entrance.46 views
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Sand Museum entrance had a sculpture of a dog since 2018 was the Year of the Dog.46 views
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About "American Life."46 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture.46 views
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George Washington sand sculpture.46 views
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George Washington was in two sculptures.46 views
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Gold Rush sand sculptures.46 views
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Native American sand sculpture. Very realistic.46 views
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Bison46 views
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Ram46 views
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"The Wild West" sand sculpture.46 views
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USA sand sculptors.46 views
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Although the sand dunes are shrinking, there's still lots of sand here.45 views
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Tottori Sand Dunes are very photogenic, and many photographers have used it for artistic shoots.45 views
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The first time I visited Tottori was in summer so the sand and sun were too hot to walk across to the ocean. No problem in winter so I finally got to see the ocean beyond the dunes.45 views
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Inside the Sand Museum in Tottori. Giant sand sculptures all representing the USA.45 views
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Charlie Chaplin45 views
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John Wayne sand sculpture.45 views
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About "Hollywood."45 views
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Hamburger and ice cream float.45 views
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American music, especially jazz. Looks like Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, and Preservation Hall in New Orleans.45 views
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Thomas Edison, American inventor sand sculpture.45 views
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Thomas Edison, American inventor.45 views
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This pit in the middle features a water-related sculpture.45 views
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Outside the museum were a few medium-size sculptures. This was the Hawaiian one protected by a tarp.45 views
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The sand is quite solid, not soft like beach sand on Waikiki.44 views
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Abraham Lincoln sand sculpture.44 views
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Wildlife44 views
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Bear44 views
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The Tottori Sand Dunes is in the city of Tottori, a short bus ride from JR Tottori Station.43 views
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Devil's Tower in sand.43 views
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