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Inside Nishikawa residence. Omi-Hachiman, Shiga. 国重要文化財畳表や蚊帳を扱っていた江戸時代の豪商・西川利右衛門の旧宅Dec 31, 2006
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Nishikawa residence.Dec 31, 2006
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Entrance to Nishikawa Residence. During the Edo Period, the family made their fortune selling mosquito nets and tatami straw matting.Dec 31, 2006
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Inside former Ban family residence, 2nd floor.Dec 31, 2006
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Former Nishikawa Residence (Kyu-Nishikawa-ke Jutaku), large Omi merchant home designated as an Imnportant Cultural Property. Omi-Hachiman, Shiga. 旧西川家住宅 国重要文化財Dec 31, 2006
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Inside former Ban family residence.Dec 31, 2006
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Inside former Ban family residence. They made their fortune selling mosquito nets and tatami straw matting.Dec 31, 2006
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Former Ban family Omi merchant home which also served as a girls school and public library until 1997. Omi-Hachiman, Shiga. 旧伴家住宅Opened to the public in 2004 as a museum. 伴庄右衛門は江戸時代初期から活躍した八幡商人の一人で、屋号を扇屋といい、主に畳表・蚊帳を商い豪商となった。Dec 31, 2006
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Entrance to former Ban family residence. Completed in 1840. 旧伴家住宅伴庄右衛門は江戸時代初期から活躍した八幡商人の一人で、屋号を扇屋といい、主に畳表・蚊帳を商い豪商となった。Dec 31, 2006
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Omi merchant house, History and Folklore MuseumDec 31, 2006
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Omi merchant desk, History and Folklore Museum 近江商人の帳場風景Dec 31, 2006
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Omi merchant furniture, History and Folklore MuseumDec 31, 2006
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Soldier's uniform, History and Folklore MuseumDec 31, 2006
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Omi merchant furniture, History and Folklore Museum 近江商人の帳場風景Dec 31, 2006
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Omi merchant daily implements, History and Folklore MuseumDec 31, 2006
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Connected to the Local Artifacts Museum is the History and Folklore Museum (Rekishi Minzoku Shiryokan) 歴史民族資料館Dec 31, 2006
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Soldier's send-off flag, History and Folklore MuseumDec 31, 2006
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History and Folklore MuseumDec 31, 2006
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Inside Local Artifacts Museum (Kyodo Shiryokan)Dec 31, 2006
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Inside Local Artifacts Museum (Kyodo Shiryokan)Dec 31, 2006
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Local Artifacts Museum (Kyodo Shiryokan). Former residence of Omi merchant Nishimura Tarouemon. 郷土資料館Dec 31, 2006
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Shinmachi-dori next to Local Artifacts MuseumDec 31, 2006
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Local Artifacts Museum (Kyodo Shiryokan) 郷土資料館。近江商人・西村太郎右衛門の宅地跡にある資料館Dec 31, 2006
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Shinmachi-dori looking toward HachimanyamaDec 31, 2006
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Shinmachi-dori road with traditional Omi merchant homes. This area is also a National Important Traditional Townscape Preservation District (重要伝統的建造物群保存地区). 近江商人の新町通り MAPDec 31, 2006
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This dance is called "Nuchibana" (flower lei) featuring a string of red and white flowers.Okinawan dancer wearing a kimono with her right arm exposed outside the sleeve. The dance is called "Nuchibana" (flower lei) featuring a string of red and white flowers. The dance expresses the feelings of a young woman in love.Dec 28, 2006
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Dancer: Nariko MiyagiDec 28, 2006
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Dancer: Nariko MiyagiDec 28, 2006
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Okinawan kimono called the bingata, perhaps Okinawa's most famous kimono. The design is made by applying dyes through a stencil.It was originally worn by Okinawa's royal family members. It is now the costume of a slow-moving Okinawan dance called "Yotsudake."
Model: Maki Uyeunten
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Yotsudake, Okinawa's most famous dance. 四つ竹Dec 28, 2006
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Back view of yotsudake dancers on stage.Dec 28, 2006
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Border of Hawai-cho (now part of Yurihama city).Dec 15, 2006
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Hawai Rinkai Koen Beach Park in northern Lake Togo when I once cycled here. 羽合臨海公園Dec 15, 2006
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Map of the Hawai-cho area.Dec 15, 2006
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View of Mt. Daisen.Dec 15, 2006
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Inside one of the galleries.Dec 15, 2006
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Front view. On the left, there is a small lens in the wall for a camera obscura.Dec 15, 2006
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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.Dec 15, 2006
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View of Mt. Daisen.Dec 15, 2006
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EntranceDec 15, 2006
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Bus stop on Daisen.Dec 15, 2006
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Mt. Daisen, Tottori Pref.Dec 15, 2006
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Slope on Mt. Daisen.Dec 15, 2006
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Yumigahama beach, Yonago, Tottori Pref.Dec 15, 2006
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View of Mt. Daisen from the main highway.My bicycle.Dec 15, 2006
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NakaumiDec 15, 2006
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Street in front of Yonago StationDec 15, 2006
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Motomachi Sunroad shopping arcadeDec 15, 2006
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JR Yonago Station 米子駅Dec 15, 2006
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JR Yonago StationDec 15, 2006
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Yamabikokan (Tottori City History Museum)Dec 13, 2006
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Tottori City HallDec 13, 2006
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Ohchidani ShrineDec 13, 2006
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Jinpukaku Mansion built for the Taisho EmperorDec 13, 2006
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Ohchidani ShrineDec 13, 2006
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An older shuttle bus for city sights.Dec 13, 2006
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Hakuto Beach, famous for the folktale about a white rabbit crossing the ocean on crocodile backs.Dec 13, 2006
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Uomidai Lookout Point 魚見台Dec 13, 2006
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Tottori beach near the Chiyo River.Dec 13, 2006
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Tottori Sand Dunes looked like this when I first visited years ago. The shape does not seem to change.Dec 13, 2006
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Entrance to Tottori Sand DunesDec 13, 2006
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Uradome Coast, Tottori, part of the San-in Coast National Park. 山陰海岸国立公園Dec 12, 2006
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Uradome Coast, TottoriDec 12, 2006
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Uradome Coast, Tottori, part of the San-in Coast National Park. 山陰海岸国立公園Dec 12, 2006
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Now entering Iwami-cho town from Fukui.Dec 12, 2006
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Perfect for snorkeling, Uradome Coast, TottoriDec 12, 2006
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Usuki StationDec 12, 2006
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Train at Usuki StationDec 12, 2006
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Stone buddha enclosed by a building. 山王山石仏Dec 12, 2006
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Stone buddhas, Usuki, Oita.Dec 12, 2006
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Closeup of Buddha head before reattachment in 1994. Usuki, Oita. 古園石仏Dec 12, 2006
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Way to the stone buddhas in Usuki.Dec 12, 2006
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Buddha head before reattachement in 1994. 古園石仏Dec 12, 2006
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Stone buddhas in Usuki, Oita. 古園石仏Dec 12, 2006
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Beppu Station in the distanceDec 12, 2006
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Beppu Tower 別府タワーDec 12, 2006
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Northern view from Beppu TowerDec 12, 2006
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Looking west toward Beppu StationDec 12, 2006
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Southern view from Beppu TowerDec 12, 2006
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Tatsumaki Jigoku (Tornado Hell) 龍巻地獄Dec 11, 2006
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Tatsumaki Jigoku (Tornado Hell) 龍巻地獄Dec 11, 2006
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Chinoike Jigoku 血の池地獄Dec 11, 2006
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Tatsumaki Jigoku (Tornado Hell) 龍巻地獄Dec 11, 2006
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Tatsumaki Jigoku (Tornado Hell) 龍巻地獄A short geyser.Dec 11, 2006
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Chinoike Jigoku (Blood Pond Hell) 血の池地獄Dec 11, 2006
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Chinoike Jigoku (Blood Pond Hell) 血の池地獄Dec 11, 2006
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Golden Dragon Hell 金壟地獄Dec 11, 2006
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Chinoike Jigoku (Blood Pond Hell), Beppu, Oita 血の池地獄Dec 11, 2006
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Shiraike Jigoku (White Pond Hell) 白池地獄Dec 11, 2006
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Kamado Jigoku かまど地獄Dec 11, 2006
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Mud spring 泥沼湯Dec 11, 2006
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Oniyama Jigoku (Ogre Mountain Hell) 鬼山地獄Dec 11, 2006
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Umi Jigoku. 海地獄Dec 11, 2006
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Yama Jigoku (Mountain Hell) 山地獄Dec 11, 2006
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Hippo at Yama Jigoku (Mountain Hell) 山地獄Dec 11, 2006
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Umi Jigoku (Ocean Hell) 海地獄Dec 11, 2006
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Umi Jigoku 海地獄Dec 11, 2006
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Lotus pond in Umi JigokuDec 11, 2006
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Umi Jigoku. A hell which can never freeze over. 海地獄Dec 11, 2006
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View of roller coster from the ferris wheel named Tivoli Balloon. オーディンエクスプレスDec 11, 2006
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Kurashiki Tivoli Gardens was right near JR Kurashiki Station north exit. This the Tivoli tower as seen from the station.Dec 11, 2006
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View of JR Kurashiki Station, north side. The hotel (white building) was partially demolished.Dec 11, 2006
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Kurashiki Tivoli Gardens opened in 1997 as an amusement park modeled after Tivoli Gardens in Denmark, complete with the Little Mermaid. However, it closed on Dec. 31, 2008. 倉敷チボリ公園Dec 11, 2006
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Just like Copenhagen.Dec 11, 2006
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Kurashiki Tivoli Gardens saw 2,986,471 visitors in 1997. This number steadily decreased over the years to 798,795 in 2008.Dec 11, 2006
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View from ferris wheel.Dec 11, 2006
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Shimotsui StationDec 11, 2006
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Passed under the bridge.Dec 11, 2006
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Boat cruise for seeing the bridge.Dec 11, 2006
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Start of the double decker from Kurashiki.Dec 11, 2006
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Start of the double decker bridge.Dec 11, 2006
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Shimotsui Seto Bridge to Hitsuishijima islandDec 11, 2006
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Seto Ohashi Bridge under construction in 1986, Kurashiki.Dec 11, 2006
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Seto Ohashi Bridge under construction in 1986, Kurashiki. 瀬戸大橋Dec 11, 2006
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The double decker still not installed.Dec 11, 2006
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Kurashiki endDec 11, 2006
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Seto Ohashi Bridge under construction in 1986.Dec 11, 2006
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建設中の瀬戸大橋Dec 11, 2006
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Looking toward Ohara Art Museum.Dec 10, 2006
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Namako-kabe wallDec 10, 2006
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Bridge to Archeological Museum. Kurashiki is a National Important Traditional Townscape Preservation District (重要伝統的建造物群保存地区). 倉敷考古館Dec 10, 2006
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Willow tree-lined canalDec 10, 2006
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Bridge to Archeological Museum 倉敷考古館Dec 10, 2006
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Older photo of Okayama Castle as seen from Korakuen Garden, OkayamaDec 10, 2006
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Tsukiyama hill in Korakuen Garden for sweeping views of the garden.Dec 10, 2006
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Older photo of Okayama Castle as seen from Korakuen GardenDec 10, 2006
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An older photo of Korakuen GardenDec 10, 2006
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An older photo of Korakuen Garden, Okayama 後楽園Dec 10, 2006
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View of Korakuen Garden from Okayama Castle towerDec 10, 2006
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Okayama Castle and bridge to Korakuen GardenDec 10, 2006
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An older photo.Dec 10, 2006
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Older photo of Okayama CastleDec 10, 2006
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An older photo.Dec 10, 2006
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Older photo of Okayama CastleDec 10, 2006
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Older photo of Okayama Castle 岡山城Dec 10, 2006
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Old JR Miyazaki StationDec 09, 2006
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Old JR Miyazaki StationDec 09, 2006
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Miyazaki streetDec 09, 2006
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Koi carp fishDec 09, 2006
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Nichinan coastDec 09, 2006
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Colorful koi fish see me, and they come...Dec 09, 2006
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Japanese GardenDec 09, 2006
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Koi carp fish Frenzy for food.Dec 09, 2006
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Haniwa Garden in Heiwadai ParkDec 09, 2006
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Haniwa statuesDec 09, 2006
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Heiwadai Park's Tower of Peace. 平和台公園Dec 09, 2006
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Haniwa statues in Heiwadai Park, MiyazakiDec 09, 2006
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熱帯植物観賞大温室Dec 09, 2006
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Aoshima Station 青島駅Dec 09, 2006
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Tropical Plant Garden 亜熱帯植物園Dec 09, 2006
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熱帯植物観賞大温室Dec 09, 2006
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Tropical Plant Hothouse 熱帯植物観賞大温室Dec 09, 2006
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熱帯植物観賞大温室Dec 09, 2006
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Aoshima from a distance.Dec 09, 2006
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Trail around the islandDec 09, 2006
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Not my bicycleDec 09, 2006
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Aoshima's Devil's WashboardDec 09, 2006
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Aoshima Shrine, MiyazakiDec 09, 2006
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Aoshima Shrine toriiDec 09, 2006
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Close-up of rockDec 09, 2006
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Aoshima Shrine torii and Devil's Washboard, Miyazaki 青島Dec 09, 2006
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Marvelous contrast between the torii and layered rock.Dec 09, 2006
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Aoshima Shrine torii and Devil's Washboard, MiyazakiDec 09, 2006
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Aoshima in the distance.Dec 09, 2006
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Bridge to Aoshima.Dec 09, 2006
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Straight rows of layered rock.Dec 09, 2006
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JR Matsue Station 松江駅Dec 08, 2006
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Fudoki-no-Oka Okadayama tumulusDec 08, 2006
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A couple tries to find out how strong their bond will be.Dec 08, 2006
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Yaegaki Shrine's wedded trees.Dec 08, 2006
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Fudoki-no-Oka Okadayama tumulus, Matsue 風土記の丘Dec 08, 2006
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Kamosu Shrine in Matsue, Shimane. 神魂神社Dec 08, 2006
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Yaegaki Shrine, Matsue 八重垣神社Dec 08, 2006
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Yaegaki Shrine 八重垣神社Dec 08, 2006
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View of garden in Lafcadio Hearn's old residence.Dec 08, 2006
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Lake Shinji and Matsu pine treesDec 08, 2006
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Almost sunset over Lake ShinjiDec 08, 2006
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Yomegashima island and Jizo statues, Lake Shinji, Matsue, Shimane Pref.Dec 08, 2006
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Lake Shinji, MatsueDec 08, 2006
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Map of castle grounds and my bicycle.Dec 08, 2006
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Amid a complex of moats, stone walls, and reconstructed turrets, the main castle tower largely retains its original 17th-century construction and stands five stories high. Dec 08, 2006
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View of Lake Shinji from Matsue Castle.Dec 08, 2006
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Izumo Hinosaki Lighthouse 出雲日御碕燈台Went there by bicycle.Dec 08, 2006
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JR Izumo-shi Station in the 1990s.Dec 08, 2006
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Tachikue Gorge 立久恵峡Dec 08, 2006
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Taisha Station, closed in 1990 and preserved as an Important Cultural Property. 大社駅Dec 08, 2006
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Izumo Taisha's Kaguraden with the iconic giant shimenawa sacred rope weighing 5 tons. Built in 1981. 神楽殿と注連縄Dec 08, 2006
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Without the tents.Dec 08, 2006
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Haiden and Honden behind it.Dec 08, 2006
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Omikuji charms.Dec 08, 2006
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Izumo Taisha's Honden built in the Taisha-zukuri style. National Treasure. 本殿Dec 08, 2006
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Haiden and shimenawa sacred rope 拝殿. The Haiden was built in 1959 after the original building was destroyed by fire in 1953.Dec 08, 2006
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Second torii to Izumo Taisha.Dec 08, 2006
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