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Kichijoji Falls 吉祥寺滝Feb 16, 2007
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Kichijoji Falls 吉祥寺滝Feb 16, 2007
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Downstream of fallsFeb 16, 2007
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GorgeFeb 16, 2007
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Akikawa River below Kichijoji Falls, Hinohara, TokyoFeb 16, 2007
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Down to Kichijoji Falls, right next to the highway.Feb 16, 2007
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Bus stop for Kichijoji Falls near central Hinohara.Feb 16, 2007
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Explanation signFeb 16, 2007
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To Kichijoji FallsFeb 16, 2007
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Honshuku, center of HinoharaFeb 16, 2007
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Akikawa RiverFeb 16, 2007
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Akikawa RiverFeb 16, 2007
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Akikawa RiverFeb 16, 2007
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Trail back to the entranceFeb 16, 2007
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Made in Hinohara, konnyakuFeb 16, 2007
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Bridge with waterfall motifFeb 16, 2007
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The waterfall is actually a series of four falls, only two of which can be seen.Feb 16, 2007
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Hossawa Falls is one of Japan's 100 Famous Falls. 日本の滝百選Feb 16, 2007
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Total height of the falls is 60 meters, from the top falls not visible.Feb 16, 2007
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Akikawa River near the waterfall entranceFeb 16, 2007
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Ice crystals on rocksFeb 16, 2007
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Ice crystals and running water. Normally, the Hossawa waterfall freezes over in winter.Feb 16, 2007
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Hossawa Falls, Hinohara, TokyoFeb 16, 2007
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Monument saying "Thanks you for the pure water."Feb 16, 2007
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Hossawa FallsFeb 16, 2007
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Hossawa Falls, Hinohara, TokyoFeb 16, 2007
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Hossawa FallsFeb 16, 2007
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Finally, a sign of the waterfall.Feb 16, 2007
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MonumentsFeb 16, 2007
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There it is. Notice the smaller falls at the top.Feb 16, 2007
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Picnic pavilion near the waterfall.Feb 16, 2007
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Base of Hossawa FallsFeb 16, 2007
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Sign in English explaining the rules (take home your trash, don't dirty the water, etc.)Feb 16, 2007
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This is not the waterfall.Feb 16, 2007
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Small river below, fed by the waterfallFeb 16, 2007
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Beware of falling rocksFeb 16, 2007
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It's a short trail, but very nature-richFeb 16, 2007
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Trail to Hossawa Falls is very lushFeb 16, 2007
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Trail to Hossawa FallsFeb 16, 2007
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Signboard showing Hinohara's waterfallsFeb 16, 2007
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Area around entrance to Hossawa FallsFeb 16, 2007
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Trail to Hossawa FallsFeb 16, 2007
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Entrance to Hossawa Falls (free admission)Feb 16, 2007
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Tokonoma alcove and scroll in Ando HouseJan 29, 2007
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Tokonoma alcove in Ando HouseJan 29, 2007
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2nd floor of Ando HouseJan 29, 2007
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Tokonoma alcove in Ando HouseJan 29, 2007
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Signboard in Ando HouseJan 29, 2007
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Ando House also has a uniquely-designed room painted by Kitaoji Rosanjin who once lodged in the house while designing the room around 1912. Sometimes the room is opened to the public, but photography is not allowed.Jan 29, 2007
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Room in Ando HouseJan 29, 2007
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Room with Hama Chirimen display. Ando House MAPJan 29, 2007
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Inside Ando House. This house was rented from the Ando family by Nagahama and used as a tourist attraction for 10 years until March 31, 2008 when it was closed. It reopened in April 2012.Jan 29, 2007
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Room inside Ando House. The city operated the house in the red, the main reason it closed the house in 2008. Reopened in April 2012.Jan 29, 2007
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Hama Chirimen 浜ちりめんJan 29, 2007
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Inside Yokaichi Library. Giant kite with the words for "Knowledge" is written.Jan 29, 2007
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2nd floor gallery area.Jan 29, 2007
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Yokaichi LibraryJan 29, 2007
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Kite sculptureJan 29, 2007
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Honmachi Shopping Arcade's shuttered doors.Jan 29, 2007
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Honmachi Shopping Arcade, now almost devoid of people.Jan 29, 2007
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The Yokaichi Station building was replaced by a new building in 1998. March 1, 1997 was the last day when the old station building was used before it was torn down. Omi Railways issued this commemorative ticket to mark the occasion.The drawing of the station and my photograph look almost exactly the same. The same advertising and billboards are on the building. Even the vending machines on the left are pictured in both.Jan 29, 2007
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Old Yokaichi Station. My first picture of Yokaichi, before this old station was torn down in 1997. I had to change trains at Yokaichi Station on the Omi Railway Line and had time to step out and take this picture. 旧八日市駅It was a small station, but the wooden building looked quite charming. There was nothing in front of the station, just a large paved area. A far cry from what it looks like today. Power/telephone lines are also underground, making the streets look clean and attractive. Jan 29, 2007
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Kite decoration on mailbox outside the station.Jan 29, 2007
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Large kite in Yokaichi Station.Jan 29, 2007
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View from station window. The area in front of the station is now lined with shops like Heiwado department store.Jan 29, 2007
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A kite hangs inside the airy pyramid roof of the station building.Jan 29, 2007
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Ohmi Railways Yokaichi Station. A modern ferro-concrete building was completed in June 1998 to replace the old wooden building.Jan 29, 2007
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An awesome sight in Minabe, Wakayama.Jan 29, 2007
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Plum blossomsJan 29, 2007
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Minabe boasts Japan's largest plum tree groves. The trees cover the mountain slopes and a sweet aroma prevails. JR Minabe StationJan 29, 2007
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Plum blossomsJan 29, 2007
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Entrance to Minabe Plum Grove. The best time is around mid-Feb. 南部梅林Jan 29, 2007
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Slopes covered with plum trees.Jan 29, 2007
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Okaya City Hall 岡谷市役所Jan 29, 2007
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Onbashira manhole in Okaya, Nagano.Jan 29, 2007
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Bridge with a mountain design, over Tenryu River.Jan 29, 2007
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Ilf Douga Museum, works by Takei Takeo 武井武雄余技作品展示室Jan 29, 2007
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Ilf Doga MuseumJan 29, 2007
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Ramu-ramu Coffee Shop in Ilf Doga Museum 喫茶ラムラムJan 29, 2007
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Along Tenryu River in winter.Jan 29, 2007
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Doga-kan-dori street leading to Ilf Plaza.Jan 29, 2007
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Ilf Doga Museum, works by Takei Takeo 武井武雄作品展示室Jan 29, 2007
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Ilf Plaza, with shops and a culture center. イルフプラザJan 29, 2007
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Ilf Doga Museum イルフ童画館Jan 29, 2007
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Lala store in front of Okaya Station. A small city hall office inside might be able to give tourist info.Jan 29, 2007
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JR Okaya Station platform. JR岡谷駅Jan 29, 2007
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View from train station overpassJan 29, 2007
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JR Okaya Station platformJan 29, 2007
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Oguchi Taro song monumentJan 28, 2007
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Tenryu River at sunsetJan 28, 2007
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Map of lake shore areaJan 28, 2007
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Lakeside parkJan 28, 2007
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Water fountain and azaleas in springJan 28, 2007
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Water fountain and azaleas in springJan 28, 2007
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Mother and child sculptureJan 28, 2007
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PlaygroundJan 28, 2007
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DucksJan 28, 2007
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Ducks fly away on Lake Suwa.Jan 28, 2007
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Lakeside parkJan 28, 2007
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Ducks fly to safety.Jan 28, 2007
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SculptureJan 28, 2007
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Water fountainJan 28, 2007
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Lakeside parkJan 28, 2007
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Oguchi Taro monumentJan 28, 2007
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Locomotive from Ohio, USA used in the 1930s.Jan 28, 2007
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Sculpture in lakeside parkJan 28, 2007
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Lake Suwa during a warm winter.Jan 28, 2007
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Carp caught from Lake SuwaJan 28, 2007
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Kamaguchi FloodgateJan 28, 2007
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Bridge across Kamaguchi FloodgateJan 28, 2007
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Lake SuwaJan 28, 2007
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Bridge across Kamaguchi FloodgateJan 28, 2007
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Lake Suwa and bridgeJan 28, 2007
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Lake SuwaJan 28, 2007
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Lakeside parkJan 28, 2007
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Lakeside parkJan 28, 2007
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Lakeside parkJan 28, 2007
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Lake Suwa and mountainsJan 28, 2007
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Lake Suwa and mountainsJan 28, 2007
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Lake SuwaJan 28, 2007
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Lake Suwa and mountainsJan 28, 2007
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Lake SuwaJan 28, 2007
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Live orchestra playing swing jazz. 有川新二&ザ・グレイ・ラスカルズオーケストラ「なつかしのスウイングジャズ」Jan 28, 2007
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Everyone got to take home a gift bag of negi green onions, mochi, and other goodies.Jan 28, 2007
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Consolation prize for people who didn't win anything. 当たらなかった人にも残り少々の景品Jan 28, 2007
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BanzaiJan 28, 2007
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Gift bags.Jan 28, 2007
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Singing "Biwako Shuko no Uta" 琵琶湖周航の歌Jan 28, 2007
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Singing "Biwako Shuko no Uta" in a large circle.Jan 28, 2007
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Singing "Biwako Shuko no Uta"Jan 28, 2007
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People come to claim their prizes. 景品を受けるJan 28, 2007
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Prizes. 抽選会の景品Jan 28, 2007
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Drawing for prizes donated by Shiga businesses. 抽選会Jan 28, 2007
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Mochi for all, dressing was grated daikon and dried bonito shavings.Jan 28, 2007
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BuffetJan 28, 2007
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Buffet dinner in Providence Hall, Tokyo Prince HotelJan 28, 2007
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Mochi-tsuki 餅つき大会Jan 28, 2007
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National Diet members in Tokyo representing Shiga Prefecture. 滋賀の議員Jan 28, 2007
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Each Diet member gave a short speech.Jan 28, 2007
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Tokyo Shiga Kenjinkai New Year's Party 2007 平成19年 東京滋賀県人会 新年賀詞交歓会Party fee was 7,000 yen.Jan 28, 2007
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Making candles.Jan 27, 2007
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Entrance to crafts booths. 工芸展Jan 27, 2007
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Kimono in the middle costs 1,995,000 yen. However the most expensive thing I saw was a Buddhist altar selling for 40 million yen (lots of gold leaf).Jan 27, 2007
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Omi crafts boothsJan 27, 2007
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MochiJan 27, 2007
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Adoberry sweets, from Adogawa, Takashima.Jan 27, 2007
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Adoberry sweets, from Adogawa, Takashima.Jan 27, 2007
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Mochi makingJan 27, 2007
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Omi beef, each pack here cost over 2,000 yen. 近江牛Jan 27, 2007
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Vegetable jamJan 27, 2007
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Stamp of Approval from ShigaJan 27, 2007
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Ibuki HamJan 27, 2007
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Fish and shellfish from Lake BiwaJan 27, 2007
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Ibuki HamJan 27, 2007
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Funa-zushi 鮒寿しJan 27, 2007
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Grand Omi Fair on 8th floorJan 27, 2007
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Tourist corner with samurai armor of Hikone's Ii Clan.Jan 27, 2007
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1st floor of Takashimaya Dept. Store.Jan 27, 2007
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PR exhibit for the Grand Omi Fair on the 8th floor.Jan 27, 2007
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Exhibit of Nagahama bonsai plum trees and folding screen from Hikone, 1st floor of Takashimaya Dept. Store during the Grand Omi Fair.Jan 27, 2007
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Folding screen from Hikone (National Treasure).Jan 27, 2007
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1st floor of Takashimaya Dept. Store.Jan 27, 2007
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Takashimaya got its name from Takashima, Shiga Prefecture.Jan 27, 2007
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Way to Takashimaya Dept. Store in Nihombashi subway station.Jan 27, 2007
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Way to Takashimaya Dept. Store in Nihonbashi subway station.Jan 27, 2007
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Chuo-dori avenue looking toward Nihonbashi Bridge.Jan 27, 2007
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Nihonbashi Bridge ahead, with the expressway over it.Jan 27, 2007
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Distances from the Zero Milestone to major cities such as Chiba, Mito, and Sapporo.Jan 27, 2007
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Distances from the Zero Milestone to major cities such as Yokohama, Kyoto, and Kagoshima.Jan 27, 2007
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Japan's Zero Milestone 日本国道路元標Jan 27, 2007
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Memorial square for the Zero Milestone for the Five Major RoadsJan 27, 2007
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Japan's Zero Milestone for Roads 日本国道路元標Jan 27, 2007
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Looking toward Nihonbashi on Chuo-doriJan 27, 2007
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Nihonbashi as seen from Mitsukoshi Dept. Store.Jan 27, 2007
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Bridge lampsJan 27, 2007
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Expressway above the bridge.Jan 27, 2007
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Sky roofJan 27, 2007
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Nihonbashi RiverJan 27, 2007
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Gargoyles on bridgeJan 27, 2007
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One of the worse urban-planning decisions of the 1960s.Jan 27, 2007
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The double-arched bridge was built in 1911, made of granite.Jan 27, 2007
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Nihonbashi Bridge side viewJan 27, 2007
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Nihonbashi Bridge monumentJan 27, 2007
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The local neighborhood association wants this expressway to go underground.Jan 27, 2007
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Nihonbashi Bridge today is the 19th reconstructed Nihonbashi Bridge since 1603. 日本橋Jan 27, 2007
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The original Nihonbashi Bridge was built in 1603, out of wood.Jan 27, 2007
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Nihonbashi Bridge and the ugly expressway above.Jan 27, 2007
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Memorial marking Itoh Chobe'e's house, right near Itoh Chube'e's house. Chobe'e was Chube'e's older brother and co-founder of Marubeni Corporation.Jan 27, 2007
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Toyosato Station platform.Jan 27, 2007
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Inside Toyosato Station.Jan 27, 2007
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Ohmi Railways Toyosato Station. MAPJan 27, 2007
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Built in 1935, a memorial for Itoh Chube'e in Kurenai Park. くれない園Jan 27, 2007
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Bathroom sinkJan 27, 2007
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Western-style bath from the early 20th century. Very unusual at the time. 西洋風バスルームJan 27, 2007
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KitchenJan 27, 2007
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KitchenJan 27, 2007
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Stove 炊事場Jan 27, 2007
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In 1998, the house was donated to a local foundation. In 2002, the house was opened to the public.Jan 27, 2007
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Exhibits of Itoh Chube'e II, the son of the founder Chube'e (1842-1903).Jan 27, 2007
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Tokonoma alcove and scroll. 奥の間Jan 27, 2007
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Bust of Itoh Chube'e II (1886-1973), his walking sticks, bag, and shoes.Jan 27, 2007
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