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Contents of his famous travel bagFeb 21, 2007
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Tora-san's personal effectsFeb 21, 2007
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Tora-san's documentsFeb 21, 2007
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Miniature shop arcadeFeb 21, 2007
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Kitchen where they made the dumplings.Feb 21, 2007
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Inside the shopFeb 21, 2007
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Family living roomFeb 21, 2007
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Inside the studio set of Tora-san. Reconstructed with the original studio set materials used at the Ofuna movie studio.Feb 21, 2007
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Family living roomFeb 21, 2007
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Kuruma-ya dumpling shopFeb 21, 2007
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Actual film studio mockup of Kuruma-ya dumpling shopFeb 21, 2007
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Tora-san is helping to install the museum sign. What a great gag. Get you laughing even before you enter.Feb 21, 2007
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Notice the figure on the upper right...Feb 21, 2007
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Tora-san is helping to install the museum sign.Feb 21, 2007
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Sculpture of Tora-san's famous hat and bagFeb 21, 2007
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Entrance to Tora-san Museum where Tora-san is helping to install the museum sign.Feb 21, 2007
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It is difficult to pinpoint exactly why the series is so popular and enduring. It's probably a combination of several elements. Photo: Summary of all movie installmentsFeb 21, 2007
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Atsumi Kiyoshi who seems to have been born to play Tora-san. (Atsumi never seemed to age even after over 20 years in the role. Tora-san's carefree, happy-go-lucky lifestyle also appeals to many. Photo: Sculpture of Tora-san's famous hat and bag.Feb 21, 2007
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The hilarious humor of the characters, the heartwarming scenes, the shitamachi charm of Shibamata, the beautiful scenery and quaintness of the places Tora-san visits, the guest stars. Map of Japan marking all the prefectures where Tora-san was filmed.Feb 21, 2007
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He returns home to Shibamata every once in a while, usually at a most inopportune time for the family, and eventually leaves in disgrace after a family argument or lost love. Photo: Map of Japan marking all the prefectures where Tora-san was filmed.Feb 21, 2007
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He is a drifter who travels extensively all over Japan and works as street vendor/hawker selling little trinkets and what not. Photo: The stripe pattern of the walls is the same as Tora-san's coat.Feb 21, 2007
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He somehow always loses her much to the dismay of his married sister Sakura (played by Baisho Chieko) and adoptive uncle and aunt who run a small kusa dango (mugwort dumpling) shop in Shibamata.Photo: Tora-san Museum 寅さん記念館Feb 21, 2007
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The plot is basically the same for each installment: middle-aged Kuruma Torajiro^ (Tora-san) meets pretty woman (the movie's leading lady whom the Japanese call the "madonna"), has a good time with her and falls in love. Photo: Tora-san MusFeb 21, 2007
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There are plans to build a statue of Sakura, Tora-san's sister, near this statue at Shibamata StationFeb 21, 2007
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Shibamata StationFeb 21, 2007
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Shibamata Station is on Keisei Kanamachi Line which runs between Kanamachi Station on the Japan Railways Joban Line (originating at Ueno Station) and Keisei Takasago Station on the Keisei Main Line coming from Keisei Ueno Station.Feb 21, 2007
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The first Tora-san movie came out in 1969 and over 40 more installments have been produced since then. It is entered in the Guiness Book of World Records as being the movie series with the most sequels.Feb 21, 2007
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Shibamata Station platformFeb 21, 2007
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This is a pose when Tora-san goes to the Shibamata Station and he looks back to his sister Sakura who calls him.Feb 21, 2007
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The Tora-san "Otoko wa Tsurai Yo" (It's Tough Being a Man) movie series was played by the late Atsumi Kiyoshi. Tora-san is Japan's most lovable drifter and lovelorn on the silver screen. Forty-eight movies in this series were produced from 1969 to 1995. Katsushika-ku is where the Tora-san Museum is.Feb 21, 2007
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Statue of Tora-san in front of Shibamata Station. Posed like he's going to the station for another faraway trip...Feb 21, 2007
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"Watakushi, umare mo sodachi mo Katsushika, Shibamata desu..." (I was born and raised in Shibamata, Katsushika Ward) If this opening line sounds familiar, you must be one of the many ardent fans of Tora-san movies.Feb 21, 2007
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Hondo Hall and Shaka-do HallFeb 21, 2007
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Map of temple groundsFeb 21, 2007
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Goshinsui (purification water fountain).Feb 21, 2007
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Sacred water 御神水Feb 21, 2007
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Hondo main hall 本堂Feb 21, 2007
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Minami Daimon Gate 南大門Feb 21, 2007
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Nitenmon Gate carvingsFeb 21, 2007
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Goshinsui (purification water fountain).Feb 21, 2007
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Daishoro (bell tower)Feb 21, 2007
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Nitenmon Gate carvingsFeb 21, 2007
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Rear of Nitenmon GateFeb 21, 2007
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Nitenmon Gate as seen from Taishaku-do HallFeb 21, 2007
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Suikeien Garden 庭園Feb 21, 2007
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Garden hallway 庭園Feb 21, 2007
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Tea ceremony house 茶室Feb 21, 2007
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Folding screensFeb 21, 2007
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Hinamatsuri dolls 大客殿Feb 21, 2007
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Hina dolls in guest house room 大客殿Feb 21, 2007
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Hina dolls in guest house room 大客殿Feb 21, 2007
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Corridor of guest house 大客殿Feb 21, 2007
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Even the corridor has wood carvings.Feb 21, 2007
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Corridor to Guest House (Dai-kyakuden)Feb 21, 2007
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You can walk down a corridor to the Daikyakuden (Reception Hall) made entirely of hinoki (Japanese cypress). This hall faces the lovely Suikeien Garden.Feb 21, 2007
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Since the carved walls are two stories high, the scaffolding has upper and lower levels which allows you to view the woodcarvings on the upper and lower halves of the walls. This is the lower floorFeb 21, 2007
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To protect the exterior woodcarvings from the elements and to allow visitors to view them up close, the temple built a transparent, permanent scaffolding on the side and rear exterior walls of the Taishakudo.Feb 21, 2007
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It makes you feel like you are in an art gallery. From the front of the Taishakudo, the scaffolding is neatly concealed from view.Feb 21, 2007
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If you want a detailed explanation (in Japanese) of the Lotus Sutra scenes depicted by the woodcarvings, buy the pamphlet that is sold at the temple's souvenir stand near the Nitenmon Gate.Feb 21, 2007
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Since such large pieces of keyaki wood are very difficult to find and the carvings are so fine, the carvings are regarded as highly valuable cultural assets.Feb 21, 2007
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However, in 1923, the Great Kanto Earthquake struck and these panels did not survive. A subsequent search for replacement panels was conducted nationwide.Feb 21, 2007
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In 1926, large keyaki replacement panels were finally procured and the project was back on track. The carvings were completed in 1934.Feb 21, 2007
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The first panel was completed in 1922. The carver, Kato^ Toranosuke, proposed that the remaining 9 panels be carved by renown woodcarvers living in Tokyo. A large keyaki panel was delivered to each of the nine carvers.Feb 21, 2007
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The side and rear exterior walls of the Taishakudo are blanketed with panels of detailed woodcarvings. They are the most outstanding feature of Shibamata Taishakuten Temple.. 彫刻ギャラリーFeb 21, 2007
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There are ten large carvings (each 2.27 meters by 1.27 meters) depicting scenes from the Lotus Sutra (Hokekyo).Feb 21, 2007
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The woodcarvings were requested by the temple's 16th priest, Nissai. Through a generous donation from devoted follower Suzuki Genjiro, the project was begun.Feb 21, 2007
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It was believed that Indra would step in and chase away the demons causing calamities to the followers of Buddhism. Photo: Wood Carving Gallery (admission charged)Feb 21, 2007
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The Nitenmon Gate was completed in 1896 and features wooden statues of Zocho and Komoku, two of the four Devas which guard the four cardinal directions from demons.Feb 21, 2007
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Founded in 1629 by a priest named Nitchu and his disciple Nichiei, the temple belongs to the Nichiren sect of Buddhism.Feb 21, 2007
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The present Naiden (Inner Sanctuary) was completed in 1915. Keyaki (zelkova) was used for all the wood in the building. The present Haiden (Worship Hall) was completed in 1929. Photo: Taishaku-do Hall 帝釈堂Feb 21, 2007
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Taishakuten is the god Indra from Brahmanism, a Hindu religion. Being the god of rain and thunder, Indra was a powerful warrior god that was adopted by Buddhism as a protector. Photo: Glass wall protecting the exterior of Taishaku-do Hall.Feb 21, 2007
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This temple serves as a recurrent backdrop in the Tora-san series. The temple's priest is played by the humorous Ryu Chishu who actually came from a family of Buddhist priests. Photo: Bell towerFeb 21, 2007
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The shop sells kusa dango (mugwort dumplings with real grass inside), the local specialty. Photo: Nitenmon Gate in viewFeb 21, 2007
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Wood carvings on Nitenmon GateFeb 21, 2007
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Toward the end of the shop-lined mall, you will see this Nitenmon Gate of the Shibamata Taishakuten Temple, formally known as Daikyoji. 二天門Feb 21, 2007
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Fame has brought prosperity to the shops which line the mall leading to the Shibamata Taishakuten Temple. This shop, called Kameya Honpo, apparently served as the model for the Tora-ya dumpling shop.Feb 21, 2007
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When you get to Shibamata, don't expect the quiet shitamachi charm depicted in the Tora-san movies. Expect a lot of tourists instead, especially on weekends and holidays.Feb 21, 2007
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Tora-yaFeb 21, 2007
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This is the shopping arcade which serves as the setting for the famous Tora-san movie series starring Atsumi Kiyoshi.Feb 21, 2007
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The path is lined with shops.Feb 21, 2007
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Sando worship path to Taishakuten templeFeb 21, 2007
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Sando worship path to Taishakuten temple. Shibamata is in Tokyo's Katsushika Ward bordered by the Arakawa River in the west and by the Edogawa River in the east.Feb 21, 2007
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Chofu Station on the Keio Line 調布駅Feb 20, 2007
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In front of Chofu StationFeb 20, 2007
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Pet urnsFeb 20, 2007
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Pet urns. Notice the crematorium smoke stacks in the background.Feb 20, 2007
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Pet urns in columbariumFeb 20, 2007
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Banners in memory of deceased petsFeb 20, 2007
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Junishi Kannon altarFeb 20, 2007
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Kannon towerFeb 20, 2007
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Soba manjuFeb 20, 2007
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Entrance to Jindaiji pet cemetaryFeb 20, 2007
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WaterwheelFeb 20, 2007
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Jindaiji beerFeb 20, 2007
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Good designFeb 20, 2007
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Soba noodlesFeb 20, 2007
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Jindaiji soba restaurantFeb 20, 2007
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Soba noodlesFeb 20, 2007
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Jindaiji soba restaurantsFeb 20, 2007
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Wedding at Jindaiji templeFeb 20, 2007
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Jindaiji soba restaurantsFeb 20, 2007
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Jindaiji soba restaurantFeb 20, 2007
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Jindaji temple, Hondo main hallFeb 20, 2007
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Jindaji temple, Hondo main hall and incense burnerFeb 20, 2007
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Wedding at Jindaiji templeFeb 20, 2007
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Tokyo Toden streetcar at Oji Station, bound for Minowa-bashi.Feb 20, 2007
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Toden streetcar leaving Oji StationFeb 20, 2007
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JR Oji Station on the Keihin-Tohoku LineFeb 20, 2007
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Cherries all over the parkFeb 20, 2007
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Asukayama MonumentFeb 20, 2007
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Little MermaidFeb 20, 2007
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Children's playgroundFeb 20, 2007
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Great day for flower-viewingFeb 20, 2007
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Flower-viewing parties can in the daytime or nighttimeFeb 20, 2007
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Map of Asukayama Park. Near Oji Station on the Keihin-Tohoku Line, a slender park noted for cherry blossoms.Feb 20, 2007
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Vinyl tarps reserve picnic areas for flower-viewing parties at night.Feb 20, 2007
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Azaleas in bloomFeb 20, 2007
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Azaleas in bloomFeb 20, 2007
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Pine treeFeb 20, 2007
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PondFeb 20, 2007
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All kinds of matsu pine treesFeb 20, 2007
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Somei Yoshino cherry blossom treeFeb 20, 2007
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Drooping pine tree, Rikugien Garden, TokyoFeb 20, 2007
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Cherry blossoms and pine treeFeb 20, 2007
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Rikugien was desinated as one of Japan's Special Scenic Spots in 1953. 国の特別名称Feb 20, 2007
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Azalea bushes and pondFeb 20, 2007
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PinesFeb 20, 2007
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In front of JR Musashi-Itsukaichi StationFeb 20, 2007
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JR Musashi-Itsukaichi Station on the Itsukaichi LineFeb 20, 2007
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In front of JR Musashi-Itsukaichi Station (bus stops)Feb 20, 2007
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JR Musashi-Itsukaichi Station on the Itsukaichi LineFeb 20, 2007
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Approaching Musashi-Itsukaichi StationFeb 20, 2007
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Mt. Fuji as seen from the train on the Itsukaichi Line in Akiruno.Feb 20, 2007
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Approaching Musashi-Itsukaichi StationFeb 20, 2007
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Oiwake bus stop, near the gorge.Feb 20, 2007
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Clear watersFeb 20, 2007
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Pussy willow growing along the river.Feb 20, 2007
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Akikawa RiverFeb 20, 2007
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Akikawa RiverFeb 20, 2007
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Some kind of bridge is being built at one end of the gorge.Feb 20, 2007
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Bridge over the gorgeFeb 20, 2007
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Lookout deck over the gorgeFeb 20, 2007
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Sign for Chichibu-Tama-Kai National ParkFeb 20, 2007
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View from Ochiai BridgeFeb 20, 2007
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James Muwangi of Kenya quit the race right where I was. He earlier tried to keep up with the front runners.Feb 20, 2007
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Poster for Tokyo Marathon 2007 held on a cold, rainy day on Feb. 18, 2007.Feb 19, 2007
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Ganbare!Feb 19, 2007
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By 3:30 pm, the stream of runners became walkers.Feb 19, 2007
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Check out the little girl too. She was good.Feb 19, 2007
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Taiko drummers near the finish line.Feb 19, 2007
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Runners after crossing the finish line. Notice the photographers platform.Feb 19, 2007
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A huge number of taiko drummers perform near the finish line. This taiko group is called Kodaijin. 鼓代神 Web site at www.geocities.jp/kodaijin_kdj/Feb 19, 2007
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Taiko drummers near the finish line.Feb 19, 2007
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Hi mom!Feb 19, 2007
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Woman sumo wrestlerFeb 19, 2007
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Runners after crossing the finish line.Feb 19, 2007
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First-aid team and a stretcher standby at the finish lineFeb 19, 2007
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Banzai pose at the finish lineFeb 19, 2007
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Tokyo Marathon finish lineFeb 19, 2007
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Man from AkitaFeb 19, 2007
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Banzai pose at the finish lineFeb 19, 2007
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Gimme five!Feb 19, 2007
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Finish line grandstandsFeb 19, 2007
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The marathon course was 42.19 km long.Feb 19, 2007
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Current time: 5 hr. 8 min. 15 sec.Feb 19, 2007
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Finish lineFeb 19, 2007
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Finish line dead aheadFeb 19, 2007
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Grandstands (wet) near the finish lineFeb 19, 2007
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Finish line grandstandsFeb 19, 2007
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Endless stream of runners heads for the finish.Feb 19, 2007
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Final dash to the finish lineFeb 19, 2007
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42 km markFeb 19, 2007
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Official photographer shoots the runnersFeb 19, 2007
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Turning right for the finish line and posing for the photographerFeb 19, 2007
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Right turn hereFeb 19, 2007
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All going to Tokyo Big SightFeb 19, 2007
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Tokyo Big Sight in sightFeb 19, 2007
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Running along Tokyo Big SightFeb 19, 2007
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Cheering sectionFeb 19, 2007
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One more kilometer folks!Feb 19, 2007
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Under Ariake StationFeb 19, 2007
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Below Ariake Station on Yurikamome Line 有明駅Feb 19, 2007
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Cheering sectionFeb 19, 2007
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Ariake Chuo-bashi Bridge, near Ariake StationFeb 19, 2007
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Runners pass by Kaminarimon Gate in Asakusa. Also see the video at YouTube.Feb 19, 2007
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Below Ariake Station on Yurikamome Line 有明駅Feb 19, 2007
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Santa Claus in AsakusaFeb 19, 2007
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Below Ariake Station on Yurikamome Line 有明駅Feb 19, 2007
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Below Ariake Station on Yurikamome Line, very close to Tokyo Big Sight (on left) 有明駅Feb 19, 2007
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Runners in Asakusa where they also held various entertainment.Feb 19, 2007
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Runners pass by Kaminarimon Gate in Asakusa 東京マラソン 浅草雷門Feb 19, 2007
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Runners pass by Kaminarimon Gate in AsakusaFeb 19, 2007
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Runners in AsakusaFeb 19, 2007
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In front of Apple Computer Store in GinzaFeb 19, 2007
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Inside Ito-yaFeb 19, 2007
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Chuo-dori in GinzaFeb 19, 2007
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Runners running to the right are going to Asakusa, and the runners going to the left are heading for Tokyo Big Sight.Feb 19, 2007
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