Last additions - Takatora Summit in Kora 2010 高虎サミットin甲良 |
My YouTube video of the Takatora Summit in Kora.Jun 06, 2010
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Dig this van with a ninja on top.Jun 01, 2010
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The festivities and summit ended at 6:30 pm.Jun 01, 2010
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Capping the day's events was the Takatora Taiko troupe from Tsu. 高虎太鼓Jun 01, 2010
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Ninja showJun 01, 2010
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A ninja show performed by an Iga-ryu ninja trouope called Kurondo from Iga, Mie. 黒党Jun 01, 2010
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The keynote speaker was Abe Ryutaro, a novelist who wrote a novel about Takatora. Some people hope that his novel will be turned into a TV drama series. 安部龍太郎Jun 01, 2010
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Afterward, they played traditional games.Jun 01, 2010
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At 3 pm, the keynote speaker gave a talk about Takatora.Jun 01, 2010
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Before schools were established in Japan, the temples served as educational institutions for the children. 浄覚寺 寺子屋の再現Jun 01, 2010
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Terakoya session at Jogakuji temple. There was a storyteller, kami-shibai, and traditional games for kids.Jun 01, 2010
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Jogakuji temple of the Jodo Shinshu Sect held a terakoya session. A short walk from Takatora Park. 浄覚寺Jun 01, 2010
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At 2 pm, the "Summit" was held on stage.Jun 01, 2010
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They drummed on the giant taiko.Jun 01, 2010
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Cute warriorJun 01, 2010
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Mayors and other dignitaries look forward to the next Takatora Summit at Iga-Ueno Castle. Each city take turns hosting the summit held every two years. The last time Kora hosted it was in 2000.Jun 01, 2010
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Mayors vow to meet at the next Takatora Summit.Jun 01, 2010
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Takatora Summit in Kora, ShigaJun 01, 2010
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Samurai procession on stage.Jun 01, 2010
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They wear home-made armor.Jun 01, 2010
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Toramaru from Tsu, Mie.Jun 01, 2010
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Shiromochi-kun from Tsu. シロモチくんJun 01, 2010
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Hiko-nyanJun 01, 2010
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Mochi-tsuki.Jun 01, 2010
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Tora-nyan, Kora's official mascot.Jun 01, 2010
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Shrine maiden mascot from Taga, Shiga.Jun 01, 2010
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Hikone's Hiko-nyan also made it to the summit. Hikone is Kora's the neighboring city.Jun 01, 2010
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By coincidence, I've been to all these castles related to Takatora.Jun 01, 2010
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Toramaru from Tsu, Mie. 藤堂とらまるJun 01, 2010
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Ninta and Shinobu ninja mascots from Iga. Iga-Ueno Castle was renovated by Takatora who constructed high castle walls. にん太・しのぶJun 01, 2010
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From Kameyama, Kyoto. Kameyama Castle was built by Akechi Mitsuhide and Takatora contributed to later construction. Only castle walls and moats remain. Now occupied by a religious group.Jun 01, 2010
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Non-chan is a horse from Imabari. Imabari Castle was built by Takatora. のんちゃんJun 01, 2010
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Each mascot was introduced in detail by its handler.Jun 01, 2010
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Mayor's representative from Imabari, Ehime.Jun 01, 2010
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Mayor of Tsu, Mie Prefecture. Tsu Castle was built by Takatora.Jun 01, 2010
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Mayor of Iga, Mie.Jun 01, 2010
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About 10 mascot characters were introduced on stage.Jun 01, 2010
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The MC was Kayme, radio personality from from FM Shiga (e-radio). She introduced the names of all the mascots on stage. ケイミーJun 01, 2010
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Statue of Takatora in a pond at Takatora Park.Jun 01, 2010
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Takatora Park was the main venue for the Takatora Summit. The first program started at 11 am and they introduced official mascots from Takatora-related cities.Jun 01, 2010
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Banner reads "Birthtplace of Lord Todo Takatora."Jun 01, 2010
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Takatora Park was decorated with these banners.Jun 01, 2010
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Day's schedule.Jun 01, 2010
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Sculptures made of styrofoam.Jun 01, 2010
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More booths.Jun 01, 2010
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Sightseeing pamphlets from all the Takatora-related cities who came.Jun 01, 2010
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This was good, from Kora.Jun 01, 2010
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Todo Takatora sake.Jun 01, 2010
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Iga's booth.Jun 01, 2010
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This booth was from Iga, Mie Prefecture.Jun 01, 2010
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The shrine's Haiden Hall was used as an entertainment stage during the Takatora Summit in Kora.Jun 01, 2010
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The road near Takatora Park was lined with souvenir booths and food stalls.Jun 01, 2010
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The road from Hachiman Shrine to Takatora Park. Another giant taiko drum.Jun 01, 2010
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Zaiji Hachiman Shrine also offered a rest place where tea and sweets were served.Jun 01, 2010
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Zaiji was the former Todo village (藤堂村). Lord Todo Takatora was a famous daimyo who was expert at building castles. He had a hand in building castles in Tsu, Kameyama, Imabari, Edo, and more.Jun 01, 2010
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A giant taiko drum was also on display at the shrine.Jun 01, 2010
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The beautiful wisteria was in full bloom. The name "Todo" includes the kanji character for "fuji" or wisteria. 藤Jun 01, 2010
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Torii to Zaiji Hachiman Shrine, the birthplace of Todo Takatora (1556-1630). Since 1998, the Takatora Summit has been held once every two years in one of four places (Kora, Tsu and Iga in Mie, and Imabari, Ehime) having a close connection with Takatora.Jun 01, 2010
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The Takatora Summit was held in Kora-cho's Zaiji area on May 9, 2010. It was Kora's second time to host the summit. The first time was in 2000. Zaiji Hachiman Shrine was one of the festival venues.Jun 01, 2010
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