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Not sure if this is the natural color or the color of the lights.Jan 16, 2022
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Blue Spring is also a limestone dam.Jan 16, 2022
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Inside Okinawa World's Gyokusendo Cavern, this is called the Blue Spring. Perhaps the prettiest spot of all. 青の泉Jan 16, 2022
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Where the stalactites are too long, they had to be cut to make way for tourists.Jan 16, 2022
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Deer bone fossils.Jan 16, 2022
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Deer bone fossils.Jan 16, 2022
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Rest house in a cavern.Jan 16, 2022
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Ice on the walkway.Jan 16, 2022
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"Ceiling of Spears" 槍天井Jan 16, 2022
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"Ceiling of Spears" 槍天井Jan 16, 2022
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The cavern basically follows an underground stream. Tourists can walk on this walkway. It's always wet and water dripping.Jan 16, 2022
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"Buddha statues"Jan 16, 2022
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Lots of blue lighting.Jan 16, 2022
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The part of the cavern open to the public is 890 meters long. Takes about 30 min. to walk through it. Diverse features and stalactites everywhere with colored lighting.Jan 16, 2022
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The main attraction of Okinawa World is Gyokusendo (玉泉洞), one of the largest limestone caverns in Japan. It's cooler in here (21˚C), so it's great in summer.This section is called Toyo Ichido. 東洋一洞Jan 16, 2022
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Steps down to Gyokusendo Cavern.Jan 16, 2022
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Entrance to Gyokusendo Cavern or Cave. 玉泉洞Jan 16, 2022
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Red hibiscus at Okinawa World.Jan 16, 2022
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Map of Gyokusendo Cavern. Many natural features have names. After getting out of the cavern, you can go across the park toward the main gate and see the Kingdom Village.Jan 16, 2022
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Map of Okinawa World. Many attractions above the cavern. When you buy your ticket, find out when the next habu snake show will be. See it first if it will start soon. See the habu show or cavern first which are near the front gate. Also find out the Eisa drum show time. Largest building is the shopping mall and restaurant complex which you can see last. Jan 16, 2022
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Pair of shisa after entering the Okinawa World gate.Jan 16, 2022
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Okinawa World charges ¥2,000 admission. Open 9 am to 5 pm. Note that the park might be closed if there is a surge of Covid cases on Okinawa.Jan 16, 2022
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Chinese-style tri-color shisa with glazed finish. Made in China and originally decorated the Chinese Pavilion at the Tsukuba Expo '85 in Ibaraki Prefecture.Jan 16, 2022
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Okinawa World's front gate is decorated by five seesaa/shisa to ward off evil and bring in good fortune.Jan 16, 2022
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Okinawa World front gate.Jan 16, 2022
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Okinawa World is a fairly large theme park centering on a large underground cavern called Gyokusendo. Above ground, there are attractions featuring Okinawan culture including traditional architecture, traditional crafts, habu snake show, and Eisa drum show. Major tourist attraction in the southern part of Okinawa island. Jan 16, 2022
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Seesaa at the entrance of Okinawa World. Jan 16, 2022
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To get to Okinawa World, I took a bus from Naha Bus Terminal. There are many buses and bus stops, so ask the bus information booth inside the bus terminal. Say where you want to go, and she will tell you which bus to take and where to get off.Jan 16, 2022
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For Okinawa World, take the No. 83 bus. The bus leaves only once or twice an hour and takes about 45 min.Jan 16, 2022
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Naha Airport Domestic Terminal.Jan 15, 2022
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Landing in Naha Airport. The new international terminal was not built yet.Jan 15, 2022
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Naha Airport over 10 years ago.Jan 15, 2022
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Approaching Naha Airport.Jan 15, 2022
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The following photos were taken over 10 years ago. This is Naha Airport's old International Terminal that was a separate building from the Domestic Terminal. It closed in 2014 upon the opening of the new International Terminal. This old terminal is gJan 15, 2022
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Japan Airlines Boeing 777-200 to Haneda.Jan 15, 2022
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Entering Japan Airlines Boeing 777-200 at Naha Airport. Plane to Haneda.Jan 15, 2022
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Jet way with orchids.Jan 15, 2022
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Gate 23 at Naha Airport again. (Same gate as the flight to Ishigaki.)Jan 15, 2022
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Japan Airlines Boeing 777-200 at Naha Airport. Our plane to Haneda.Jan 15, 2022
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Ramp Marshall giving the "Stop" signal to a Japan Airlines Boeing 777-200 arriving at the gate at Naha Airport.Jan 15, 2022
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Ramp Marshall signaling a Japan Airlines Boeing 777-200 arriving at the gate at Naha.Jan 15, 2022
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Japan Airlines Boeing 777-200 taking off from Naha Airport.Jan 15, 2022
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Japan Airlines Boeing 777-200 taking off from Naha Airport.Jan 15, 2022
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Naha Airport gates have large pictures windows perfect for plane spotting.Jan 15, 2022
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Ryukyu Air Commuter DHC8-Q400CC (DH4) propeller plane taking off from Naha Airport.Jan 15, 2022
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Ryukyu Air Commuter DHC8-Q400CC (DH4) turboprop plane taking off from Naha Airport.Jan 15, 2022
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Ryukyu Air Commuter DHC8-Q400CC (DH4) turboprop plane at Naha Airport.Jan 15, 2022
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Japan Transocean Air (JTA) Boeing 737-800.Jan 15, 2022
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Pink whale shark Japan Transocean Air (JTA) Boeing 737-800 plane taking off from Naha Airport.Jan 15, 2022
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Pink whale shark Japan Transocean Air (JTA) Boeing 737-800 at Naha Airport. Very eye-catching.Jan 15, 2022
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Pink whale shark Japan Transocean Air (JTA) Boeing 737-800 plane at Naha Airport.Jan 15, 2022
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Blue whale shark Japan Transocean Air (JTA) Boeing 737-800 plane taking off from Naha Airport.Jan 15, 2022
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Blue whale shark Japan Transocean Air (JTA) Boeing 737-800 plane taking off from Naha Airport.Jan 15, 2022
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Blue whale shark Japan Transocean Air (JTA) Boeing 737-800 plane taking off from Naha Airport.Jan 15, 2022
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Helicopter landing in Naha.Jan 15, 2022
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Japan Transocean Air (JTA) Boeing 737-800 plane painted like a whale shark (blue). ジンベエ ジェットNot my plane back to Haneda though. This video shows how they painted the plane: https://youtu.be/MbrK-8Bkjx0Jan 15, 2022
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Japan Transocean Air (JTA) Boeing 737-800 plane painted like a whale shark (blue). There's a pink one too. It's advertising the Churaumi Aquarium which has a whale shark. ジンベエ ジェットJan 15, 2022
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Back at Naha Airport for another flight. Leaving for Haneda.Jan 15, 2022
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The Yaeyama Islands (Ishigaki) are a one-hour flight from Naha. Japan's most remote islands, but easy to get to on flights from Naha or Tokyo. We simply call them "Yaeyama."Jan 15, 2022
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Aircraft door.Jan 15, 2022
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Even the pilots of our plane wore masks. Partially visible is the plane's slogan, "Uchina no Tsubasa" (Wings of Okinawa). ANA also serves the Okinawan islands.Jan 15, 2022
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Jet way with flowers at Naha.Jan 15, 2022
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Gate 23 at Naha Airport for Ishigaki.Jan 15, 2022
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Gate 23 at Naha Airport.Jan 15, 2022
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At Naha, Japan Transocean Air (JTA) Boeing 737-800 to Ishigaki.Jan 15, 2022
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We flew on a Japan Transocean Air (JTA) Boeing 737-800 to Ishigaki, Yaeyama's main island. JTA is jointly owned by JAL (majority stake), Okinawa Prefecture, and others.Jan 15, 2022
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Departure info on screen.Jan 15, 2022
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On a later trip to Okinawa, I noticed that the window is now frosted and no longer transparent...Jan 15, 2022
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Urinal with a view at the men's restroom at Naha's departure gates. This photo was taken on a previous trip to Okinawa. The window was transparent.Jan 15, 2022
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At Naha Airport, my last treat on Okinawa, Beni-imo soft-serve from Blue Seal.Jan 15, 2022
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Naha Airport gates also have gift shops for last-minute gifts. Jan 15, 2022
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Waiting area at Naha Airport gate.Jan 15, 2022
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Waiting area at Naha Airport gates.Jan 15, 2022
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Exhibition space at Naha Airport departure gates.Jan 15, 2022
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Naha Airport departure gates.Jan 15, 2022
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Naha Airport departure gates.Jan 15, 2022
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Orchids on the concourse to the gates at Naha Airport.Jan 15, 2022
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Orchids on the concourse to the gates.Jan 15, 2022
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Orchids on the concourse to the gates.Jan 15, 2022
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Stained glass at the end of the terminal.Jan 15, 2022
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Naha Airport departure counter.Jan 15, 2022
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Naha Airport terminal map.Jan 15, 2022
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These planes look to be on display, as seen from Yui Rail.Jan 15, 2022
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Japan's Air Self-Defense Force base is also at Naha Airport.Jan 15, 2022
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Yui Rail train Jan 15, 2022
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Yui Rail train at Naha Airport Station.Jan 15, 2022
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Yui Rail Naha Airport Station platform.Jan 15, 2022
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Yui Rail schedule for Naha Airport Station. It's quite frequent from 6:00 am to 11:30 pm.Jan 15, 2022
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Yui Rail Naha Airport Station turnstile.Jan 15, 2022
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Yui Rail Naha Airport Station tickets. There is only one line and two directions. Easy to figure out.Jan 15, 2022
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Overpass passageway from the airport terminal to Yui Rail's Naha Airport Station.Jan 15, 2022
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If you won't rent a car, take the Yui Rail to central Naha.Jan 15, 2022
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Outside the arrivals lobby are buses taking you to nearby rental car agencies.Jan 15, 2022
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Main concourse also has orchids. Orchids in Naha Airport. They are real, not fake. They also last many years with minimal water and soil requirements. 胡蝶蘭Jan 15, 2022
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Orchids and shishi lion inside Naha Airport. 胡蝶蘭Jan 15, 2022
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Orchids inside Naha Airport. 胡蝶蘭Jan 15, 2022
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Orchids inside Naha Airport. 胡蝶蘭Jan 15, 2022
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At Naha Airport, the jet way after getting off the plane. One thing I love about Naha Airport are the orchids.Jan 15, 2022
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Jetways at Naha Airport are decorated with orchids. A very nice touch.Jan 15, 2022
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Upon landing in Naha Airport, taxiing to the terminal. The main terminal can be seen in the distance.Jan 15, 2022
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Yellow hibiscusJan 14, 2022
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Red hibiscus, Naha.Jan 14, 2022
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Red hibiscus. Lots of flowers in this area.Jan 14, 2022
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Pure yellow hibiscus.Jan 14, 2022
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Boat dock at Tomari Port , Naha.Jan 14, 2022
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Boat dock at Tomari Port.Jan 14, 2022
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Tomari Port, Naha.Jan 14, 2022
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Dragon bridge across Tomari Port.Jan 14, 2022
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Dragon bridge across Tomari Port.Jan 14, 2022
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Map to the boat dock for Tokashiki island.Jan 14, 2022
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Today's boat schedule. Check this to make sure your boat has not been canceled due to the weather, etc.Jan 14, 2022
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Floor map of Tomarin.Jan 14, 2022
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At Tomari Port, ticket office for Tokashiki island.Jan 14, 2022
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At Tomari Port, ticket office for Tokashiki island.Jan 14, 2022
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At Tomari Port, ticket window for Kumejima island.Jan 14, 2022
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At Tomari Port, ticket window for Kumejima island.Jan 14, 2022
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At Tomari Port, ticket window for Zamami island.Jan 14, 2022
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Inside Tomarin (Tomari Port building). Boat/ferry ticket windows.Jan 14, 2022
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Tomari Port or Tomarin Port terminal building, Naha, Okinawa.Jan 14, 2022
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SIgns at Tomari Port.Jan 14, 2022
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Older photo of the monument when it looked more new.Jan 14, 2022
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About Captain Basil Hall.Jan 14, 2022
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Captain Basil Hall monument in Tomarin Park, Naha, Okinawa.Jan 14, 2022
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Tomarin Park next to Tomari Port. 泊緑地 Jan 14, 2022
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Older photo of the monument when it looked more new. The lower plaque wasn't faded yet."Lew Chew" (Ru-chu ルーチュー), as spelled by Perry, is what the Ryukyu Kingdom called itself. There's also "Uchina" (ウチナー) which referred to the main island, but today, "uchina" usually refers to the entire prefecture of Okinawa.Jan 14, 2022
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Back of Perry Monument: This monument has been erected in honor of COMMODORE PERRY who on June 6, 1853 landed near this place.The lower plaque is inscribed with Perry's quote when he visited Shuri Castle:
PROSPERITY TO THE LEW CHEWANS, AND
MAY THEY AND THE AMERICANS ALWAYS BE
FRIENDS.
COMMODORE PERRY AT A RECEPTION IN
HIS HONOR (THE ROYAL GUEST
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About a month later, he and his Black Ships shocked mainland Japan off Uraga in Kanagawa Prefecture. In the following year, after the U.S.-Japan Treaty of Peace and Amity was signed in Yokohama, Perry visited Naha again and signed the Ryukyu-U.S. Treaty of Amity on July 11, 1854. ペリー提督上陸記念碑Jan 14, 2022
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On Naha's waterfront, Commodore Perry Landing Monument. Perry first landed in Naha in May 1853 and was finally able to visit Shuri Castle on June 6, 1853 after insisting on it. Meanwhile, his crew explored the island and saw interesting things.Jan 14, 2022
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Perry Monument marking the place where he landed on June 6, 1853. The monument is within the Foreigners' Cemetery in Naha, Okinawa.Jan 14, 2022
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Commodore Perry Landing Monument is in the distance. The cemetery has locked gates so we can't enter it. Not really a tourist attraction, but it can be clearly viewed from outside the low fence.Jan 14, 2022
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William Board, a sailor from Commodore Perry's crew, is also buried here after he was caught assaulting a local female and was stoned by villagers in 1854. He was drunk and fell into the water and drowned.This occurred while Perry went to Uraga. He had left a few crew in Naha, to be picked up on his return trip. A trial was held for the men who stoned Board. They were punished by being exiled to remote islands including Yaeyama. There's a small gravestone for Board in the cemetery.Jan 14, 2022
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The Commodore Perry Landing Monument is also in the Tomari International Cemetery, seen here toward the left.Jan 14, 2022
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Near Tomari Port is the Tomari International Cemetery (泊外人墓地). First built in the early 19th century. Destroyed during WWII and restored in 1955. Numerous foreigners are buried here. 外国人墓地Jan 14, 2022
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Pink hibiscus at the cemetery.Jan 14, 2022
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Yellow hibiscusJan 14, 2022
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White and red hibiscusJan 14, 2022
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HibiscusJan 14, 2022
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Red hibiscusJan 14, 2022
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Poem by Emperor Showa at Naminoue Shrine.Jan 14, 2022
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Statue of ?? at Naminoue Shrine.Jan 14, 2022
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Naminoue Shrine's ema prayer tablet. (For the Year of the Mouse in 2020.)Jan 14, 2022
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Naminoue Shrine office.Jan 14, 2022
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Naminoue Shrine office where you can buy charms or request prayer ceremonies.Jan 14, 2022
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Seesaa at Naminoue Shrine.Jan 14, 2022
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Seesaa at Naminoue Shrine.Jan 14, 2022
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Inside Naminoue Shrine's Haiden, a ceremony taking place.Jan 14, 2022
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Naminoue Shrine roof.Jan 14, 2022
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Near Naha's beach, Naminoue Shrine (波上宮). Major Shinto shrine in Naha. Looks very Okinawan. http://naminouegu.jp/english.htmlJan 14, 2022
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Naminoue Shrine's main hall. 波上宮 Jan 14, 2022
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Wash basin closed as a Covid safety measure.Jan 14, 2022
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Wash basin at Naminoue Shrine.Jan 14, 2022
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About Naminoue Shrine in English.Jan 14, 2022
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About Naminoue Shrine.Jan 14, 2022
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Naminoue Shrine torii.Jan 14, 2022
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Naminoue Shrine torii. 波上宮 Jan 14, 2022
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Map of Naminoue and Tomari areas.Jan 14, 2022
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Tomari Ohashi Bridge also has a pedestrian sidewalk. 泊大橋Jan 14, 2022
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Tomari Ohashi Bridge goes over Tomari Port. f泊大橋Jan 14, 2022
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Anatomy of Ryuchu dragon pillars.Jan 14, 2022
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About the Naha-Fuzhou Friendship City Exchange Monuments (Ryuchu dragon pillars) in Naha, Okinawa.Jan 14, 2022
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Foot of Ryuchu dragon pillar in Naha, Okinawa.Jan 14, 2022
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Side view of Ryuchu dragon pillar in Naha, Okinawa.Jan 14, 2022
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Ryuchu dragon pillar in Naha, Okinawa.Jan 14, 2022
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Ryuchu dragon pillar in Naha, Okinawa.Jan 14, 2022
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The Ryuchu dragon pillars are Naha-Fuzhou Friendship City Exchange Monuments.Jan 14, 2022
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Near Naminoue Beach is this pair of Ryuchu dragon pillars on Wakasa-naka-dori road. 龍柱 Jan 14, 2022
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Naminoue Beach Park.Jan 14, 2022
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Naminoue Beach Park.Jan 14, 2022
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Naminoue Beach Park.Jan 14, 2022
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Naminoue Beach Park.Jan 14, 2022
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Map of the beaches in Naminoue area.Jan 14, 2022
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Naminoue beach, NahaJan 14, 2022
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Okinawan-style restrooms at Naminoue Beach.Jan 14, 2022
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Bleachers at Naminoue Beach.Jan 14, 2022
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Although this big bridge is right in front, most people don't seem to mind it.Jan 14, 2022
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Naminoue Beach in central Naha is convenient for a quick swim or sunbathing. 波の上ビーチJan 14, 2022
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Naminoue Beach in central Okinawa. A local favorite and convenient for Naha locals in summer.Jan 14, 2022
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Mt. Ibuki and rowers in Imazu.Jan 13, 2022
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Benzaiten-do Hall, Hogonji Temple's Hondo main hall.Jan 12, 2022
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Benzaiten Goddess with her biwa lute.Jan 12, 2022
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Tsukubusuma Shrine (National Treasure), Chikubushima 都久夫須麻神社Jan 12, 2022
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Kannon-do Hall, Hogonji Temple.Jan 12, 2022
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Karamon Gate, National Treasure. Renovated in March 2020.Jan 12, 2022
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"Full of old-time stories, Chikubushima." Karamon Gate, National TreasureJan 12, 2022
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Omatsukan ryokan at Omi-Maiko. This is where Oguchi Taro and rowing mates stayed when they rowed around Lake Biwa. 雄松館Jan 12, 2022
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Verse 4 Song Monument, ChikubushimaAzure blue flower garden, revered coral shrine.
Full of old-time stories, Chikubushima.
In the hands of Buddha, one young maiden lies.
She's sleeping in compassion, resting peacefully.
Ruri no hanazono, sango no miya
Furui tsutae no, Chikubujima
Hotoke no mite ni, idakarete
Nemure otomego, yasurakeku
瑠璃の花園 珊瑚の宮
古い伝えの 竹生島
仏の御手に いだかれて
ねむれ乙女子 やすらけくJan 12, 2022
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Rear of Verse 4 Song Monument, Chikubushima.It explains about the origin of the song. The monument was donated by the Biwako Kisen tour boat company which operates the boats going to the island as well as other tour boats in Lake Biwa, including the Michigan paddlewheel boat based in Otsu.Jan 12, 2022
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Verse 4 Song Monument, Chikubushima. Built in 1987 by Biwako Kisen, tour boat operator. 四番の歌碑。竹生島の桟橋のすぐそば。琵琶湖汽船が寄贈。The monument is right near the island's boat pier.
See more photos of Chikubushima here.Jan 12, 2022
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CD listening station for many cover versions by famous Japanese singers and groups. There are many, and you can listen to each of them.The song was included in a record for the first time in 1958 when Kyoto University made an album of its university songs on the 90th anniversary of the school's founding. In 1961, a chorus group named Boney Jacks recorded the song in an album of Japanese songs. And so did singer Peggy Hayama in 1962.Jan 12, 2022
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Exhibit for Oguchi Taro who composed the song.Jan 12, 2022
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Model of fixed-seat boat used during Oguchi Taro's time in 1917.Jan 12, 2022
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The museum has various panel exhibits, videos, etc. Currently, no explanations in English. Tokiko Kato scored a national hit with the song in 1971.Jan 12, 2022
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Entrance to the new Biwako Shuko no Uta Shiryokan (Lake Biwa Rowing Song Museum) in Imazu. 琵琶湖周航の歌資料館Jan 12, 2022
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The museum sign includes English! Official English name is "Lake Biwa Rowing Song Museum." 琵琶湖周航の歌資料館Jan 12, 2022
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Biwako Shuko no Uta Shiryokan (Lake Biwa Rowing Song Museum) moved to this building's 1st floor and opened on April 1, 2020. This is the Imazu-Higashi Community Center (今津東コミュニティセンター).Right across from the Imazu Shimin Kaikan concert hall.Jan 12, 2022
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Imazu Port. The song monument is on the right. Looks like a "red fire" as mentioned in the song.From Imazu Port, you can easily go to Chikubushima island by boat, from where you can take another boat to Hikone or Nagahama. Going vice versa is possible too. It's a great way to traverse the lake.
See more photos of Imazu here.Jan 12, 2022
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Biwako Shuko no Uta Birthplace Monument, Imazu. This is Imazu's second monument for the song. 全歌詞碑の「琵琶湖周航の歌」誕生の地 今津。今津港。背景には竹生島行きの船。Imazu has two monuments for the song. The first one is a lamp at the end of the pier (visible in this picture on the right of the boat). That was for Verse 3 which is written on the lamp post.
Later in 1994, Imazu town built this red clay monument to commemorate the song's birth in Imazu. The entire lyrics is also engraved. It is next to the Imazu boat pier where boats depart for Chikubushima. Looks like a red flame, but it's shaped after the geographical shape of Imazu town.Jan 12, 2022
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The monument is engraved with the entire song and a picture of rowers.Jan 12, 2022
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The museum is staffed by volunteers unlike the old museum which was staffed by employees from the local tourist office.Also see my blog post about the museum: https://shiga-ken.com/blog/2022/01/lake-biwa-rowing-song-museum/Jan 12, 2022
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Unlike the old museum, the relocated museum does not have a gift shop. However, it does sell these stationary.Jan 12, 2022
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Showcase dedicated to the works of the late song researcher Iida Tadayoshi who spent many years researching the song from the 1970s. His books and booklets about the song greatly contributed to the understanding of the song, how it was created, and the people behind it.Jan 12, 2022
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Iida donated his notebooks and cassette tapes of many interviews related to the song. Some of it is displayed here.On the lower shelf are books about the song by Iida and others.Jan 12, 2022
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A few old parts from a lake cruise boat. Compass, lamp, and other things.Jan 12, 2022
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Display of Biwako Shuko no Uta calendars featuring the kirie works of ??.Jan 12, 2022
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Old records of the song covered by many famous Japanese singers.Jan 12, 2022
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Old records of the song.Jan 12, 2022
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Photos of the Kanazawa college rowers who died due to strong winds that capsized their boat in 1941.Jan 12, 2022
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