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Giant torii as it looked years ago, minus the new paint job.Dec 08, 2006
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Lots of people took selfies here in front of the torii and big stone pillar engraved with "IZUMO TAISHA." For Instagram of course.Dec 08, 2006
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JR Nishi-Kagoshima Station in the 1980s.The station is now called Kagoshima Chuo Station.Dec 07, 2006
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View of Sakurajima from Shiroyama ParkNotice the submarine in the water.Dec 07, 2006
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View from Shiroyama ParkDec 07, 2006
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What's a submarine doing in Kagoshima?Dec 07, 2006
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Leaving Sakurajima across the bay.Dec 07, 2006
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Kagoshima portDec 07, 2006
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Sakurajima, Kagoshima. Part of Kirishima-Yaku National Park. 桜島Dec 07, 2006
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Walking paths near the mountain.Dec 07, 2006
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Sakurajima 桜島Dec 07, 2006
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Sakurajima 桜島Part of Kirishima-Yaku National Park.Dec 07, 2006
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View from the slopeDec 07, 2006
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JR Kumamoto Station some years ago.Dec 07, 2006
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JR Kumamoto StationDec 07, 2006
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JR Kumamoto Station at night.Dec 07, 2006
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Suizenji Garden, Kumamoto 水前寺成趣園Mt. FujiDec 07, 2006
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Suizenji Park 水前寺成趣園Dec 07, 2006
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MoatDec 07, 2006
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Views from castle towerDec 07, 2006
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Views from castle towerDec 07, 2006
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Kumamoto Castle 熊本城Dec 07, 2006
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Modern museum inside Kumamoto CasstleDec 07, 2006
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Kumamoto Castle 熊本城Dec 07, 2006
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Kumamoto Castle before the earthquake. Unfortunately, it suffered major damage by the Kumamoto earthquake and remains closed. 熊本城Dec 07, 2006
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Aso StationDec 07, 2006
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Natural sculpturesDec 07, 2006
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Walking back instead of taking the ropeway.Dec 07, 2006
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RopewayDec 07, 2006
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Fantastic artwork by natureDec 07, 2006
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Inside emergency shelter.Dec 07, 2006
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World's largest caldera still active.Dec 07, 2006
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Art of natureDec 07, 2006
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Crater rimDec 07, 2006
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Spectacular rock and cliff formations.Dec 07, 2006
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No entryDec 07, 2006
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Notice the emergency shelters.Dec 07, 2006
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Mt. Naka-dake in Aso-san, Kumamoto. Measures 1 km wide north to south and 4 km east to west. 阿蘇山 中岳火口Dec 07, 2006
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Always smoking, Mt. Naka-dake in Aso-san, Kumamoto 阿蘇山 中岳火口Dec 07, 2006
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Sign for taking "I was here" photos.Dec 07, 2006
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Mt. Naka-dake is Mt. Aso's most famous crater, Kumamoto 阿蘇山 中岳火口Measures 1 km wide north to south and 4 km east to west.Dec 07, 2006
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Spectacular ropeway rideDec 07, 2006
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RopewayDec 07, 2006
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Aso Crater rimDec 07, 2006
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Aso-san Ropeway 阿蘇山ロープウェーDec 07, 2006
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View of Mt. AsoDec 07, 2006
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Kusasenri parking lotDec 07, 2006
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Grass skiingDec 07, 2006
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Grass skiingDec 07, 2006
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KusasenriDec 07, 2006
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Kusasenri park 草千里Grassy park on the periphery of Mt. Aso.Dec 07, 2006
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Horseback riding at Kusasenri. 草千里Dec 07, 2006
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Aso Volcano Museum 阿蘇火山博物館Dec 07, 2006
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Inawashiro Station 猪苗代駅Dec 06, 2006
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Aonuma Pond 青沼Dec 06, 2006
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Benten-numa Pond, maximum depth 6 meters. 弁天沼Bandai-Asahi National ParkDec 06, 2006
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Benten-numa Pond. 弁天沼Dec 06, 2006
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Nature trail to other Goshikinuma ponds.Dec 06, 2006
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The color of the water is stunningly beautiful.Dec 06, 2006
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Colorful koi carp fish in Bishamon-numa Pond, Fukushima Pref. 毘沙門沼Bandai-Asahi National ParkDec 06, 2006
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Bishamon-numa Pond, Fukushima Pref. Bandai-Asahi National Park 毘沙門沼Dec 06, 2006
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Goshikinuma is a chain of five colorful volcanic ponds. Pleasant hiking trails lead to the ponds. Part of the Bandai-Asahi National Park. Bishamon-numa Pond is the largest of the five and it has rental rowboats. 毘沙門沼Dec 06, 2006
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Not a sandy beach, but still popular in summer.Dec 05, 2006
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Dramatic rock formations.Rikuchu-Kaigan National Park, Iwate Pref.Dec 05, 2006
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Jodogahama literally means Paradise Beach.Rikuchu-Kaigan National Park, Iwate Pref.Dec 05, 2006
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Jodogahama, Iwate Pref.Rikuchu-Kaigan National Park, Iwate Pref.Dec 05, 2006
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Jodogahama sign. Part of the Rikuchu-Kaigan National Park.Rikuchu-Kaigan National Park, Iwate Pref.Dec 05, 2006
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View of Kamaishi Port which was devastated by the tsunami in March 2011.Dec 05, 2006
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Kamaishi Dai-Kannon. She holds a fish.Dec 05, 2006
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View of bay, Kamaishi, IwateDec 05, 2006
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JR Kamaishi StationDec 05, 2006
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Giant Kannon statue in the distance.Dec 05, 2006
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View of bayDec 05, 2006
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Dec 02, 2006
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Takamatsu Castle turretDec 02, 2006
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North PondDec 02, 2006
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Crossing the bridgeDec 02, 2006
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Engetsukyo Bridge, symbol of Ritsurin Park. 栗林公園 偃月橋Dec 02, 2006
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In front of Takamatsu Station in 1980sDec 02, 2006
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In front of Takamatsu Station in 1980sDec 02, 2006
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In front of Takamatsu Station in 1980sDec 02, 2006
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Hovercraft portDec 02, 2006
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Hovercraft operated by Japan RailwaysDec 02, 2006
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Hovercraft portDec 02, 2006
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Old JR Takamatsu StationDec 02, 2006
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Leaving MegishimaDec 02, 2006
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Looking toward Ogishima in Seto Inland Sea. 男木島Dec 02, 2006
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Looking toward TakamatsuDec 02, 2006
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Seto Inland Sea as seen from Megishima, Kagawa Pref.Dec 02, 2006
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Megishima beach 女木島Dec 02, 2006
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Ferry boat from Takamatsu to Megishima. 20 min. ride.Dec 02, 2006
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Megishima is associated with Momotaro, a famous folk tale.Dec 02, 2006
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View from lookout deckDec 02, 2006
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Foggy Okayama Port and ferry from Shodoshima. 岡山港Dec 02, 2006
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MonkeysDec 02, 2006
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Autumn colors seen from the ropeway.Dec 02, 2006
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Kankakei Gorge marker and lookout 寒霞渓Dec 02, 2006
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View of KankakeiDec 02, 2006
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Seto Ohashi Expo in 1988Dec 02, 2006
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Old JR Sakaide Station. Notice the Seto Ohashi Bridge motif.Dec 02, 2006
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Seto Ohashi Expo in 1988Dec 02, 2006
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JR Shikoku Pavilion, Seto Ohashi Expo in 1988Dec 02, 2006
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Shikoku Pavilion, Seto Ohashi Expo in 1988Dec 02, 2006
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Ferris wheel, Seto Ohashi Expo in 1988Dec 02, 2006
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Foggy Seto Ohashi Bridge at SakaideDec 02, 2006
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Foggy Seto Ohashi Bridge at SakaideDec 02, 2006
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Foggy Seto Ohashi Bridge at SakaideDec 02, 2006
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Miss Seto Ohashi for the Seto Ohashi Expo in 1988.Dec 02, 2006
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Map of Kotobiki ParkDec 02, 2006
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JR Kanonji Station with a coin motif. 観音寺駅Dec 02, 2006
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Zenigata Sunae giant sand sculpture of an old coin. 銭形砂絵The sculpture is maintained twice a year.Dec 02, 2006
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Kotobiki Park beachDec 02, 2006
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Kotobiki Hachimangu Shrine 琴弾八幡宮Dec 02, 2006
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Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary ArtDec 02, 2006
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Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary ArtDec 02, 2006
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Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art 金沢21世紀美術館Dec 02, 2006
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Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary ArtDec 02, 2006
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Old Kanazawa StationDec 02, 2006
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Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary ArtDec 02, 2006
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Yugao-tei Tea house 夕顔亭Dec 02, 2006
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Natural fountain and source of Kasumigaike Pond's water.Dec 02, 2006
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Kasumigaike PondDec 02, 2006
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Karasaki Pine TreeDec 02, 2006
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Tiny pink flowersDec 02, 2006
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GardenersDec 02, 2006
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Neagari-no-matsu Pine tree with rising roots. 根上松Dec 02, 2006
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Winter cherry blossoms.Dec 02, 2006
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Neagari-no-matsu Pine tree with rising roots. 根上松Dec 02, 2006
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Statue of Prince Yamato Takeru 日本武尊像Dec 02, 2006
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Horai island 蓬莱島Dec 02, 2006
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Statue of Prince Yamato Takeru 日本武尊像（明治紀念之標）Memorial built in 1880 dedicated to the fallen warriors of Ishikawa Prefecture who fought in the Satsuma Rebellion.Dec 02, 2006
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Karasaki Pine Tree in Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Pref.Dec 02, 2006
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Karasaki Pine Tree in Kenrokuen Garden 唐崎松Dec 02, 2006
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The Karasaki Pine Tree is the garden's largest pine tree.Dec 02, 2006
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Ropes are strung over the tree to protect it against the weight of snow.Dec 02, 2006
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Karasaki Pine Tree in Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Pref.Dec 02, 2006
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The strolling path is not a perfect circle, but you start and finish at the same point. The strolling path is lined with Japanese pines, flowering plants, maples, etc.Dec 02, 2006
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Kasumigaike Pond and the famous Kotoji-toro stone lantern. The lantern is shaped like a bridge that supports a string on the koto instrument. 霞ヶ池 徽軫灯籠Dec 02, 2006
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Kenrokuen is classified as a "kaiyu-shiki teien" (回遊式庭園) or "circular-strolling Japanese garden." It's a common and classic Japanese garden design where you simply walk around the garden, usually around a central pond.Dec 02, 2006
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Kenrokuen is one of Japan's three most famous gardens (besides Korakuen in Okayama and Kairakuen in Mito, Ibaraki). The garden was originally the castle garden for Kanazawa Castle. Katsurazaka Entrance to Kenrokuen Garden 桂坂口Dec 02, 2006
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Famous Kotoji-toro stone lantern 徽軫灯籠Dec 02, 2006
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Okonomiyaki with sauce and ready to eat. Osaka.Nov 24, 2006
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Making okonomiyakiNov 24, 2006
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Making okonomiyakiNov 24, 2006
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Okonomiyaki is like a pancake with vegetables and meat.Nov 24, 2006
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Ubaga Mochi, famous Kusatsu confection.Nov 24, 2006
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Shaved ice (kakigori) with fruitsNov 24, 2006
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Snow cone with ice creamNov 24, 2006
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Sakura mochi with edible leavesNov 24, 2006
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Puffer/balloon fish totally unaware of their ultimate fate.Nov 24, 2006
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Funa-zushi, Shiga Prefecture. Fermented carp.Nov 24, 2006
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Making okonomiyakiNov 24, 2006
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Okonomiyaki (Osaka)Nov 24, 2006
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Toro and oyster (kaki) SushiNov 24, 2006
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Tempura teishoku at TenyaNov 24, 2006
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National Bunraku Puppet Theater MuseumNov 24, 2006
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Inside National Bunraku Puppet Theater. Photography is not allowed during the plays. Bunraku puppets can perform feats which human actors cannot. This can make it interesting. Bring binoculars though.Nov 24, 2006
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National Bunraku Puppet Theater at night.Nov 24, 2006
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National Bunraku Puppet Theater. Bunraku is over 370 years old, even older than kabuki. Nov 24, 2006
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Cigarette break on Coming-of-Age Day. Yes, they can now smoke legally.Ako, Hyogo Pref.Nov 24, 2006
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Kimono women going to a convenience store, Ako, HyogoNov 24, 2006
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New Year's, Gifu StationNov 24, 2006
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Coming-of-Age Day, HimejiNov 24, 2006
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JR Kusatsu Station iwith azaleas.Nov 24, 2006
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JR Kusatsu Station in spring.Nov 24, 2006
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Nagahara Station in winterNov 24, 2006
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TunnelsNov 24, 2006
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Nishi Azai-cho Town Hall in winterNov 24, 2006
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Nagahara StationNov 24, 2006
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Omi-Shiotsu Station platform JR近江塩津駅Nov 24, 2006
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Omi-Shiotsu Station and old trainsNov 24, 2006
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Nishi Azai-cho Town HallNov 24, 2006
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In winter, road toward Imazu PortNov 24, 2006
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Shopping arcadeNov 24, 2006
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In the old Imazu Port building, snowy seats in winter.Nov 24, 2006
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Lakeshore road in winterNov 24, 2006
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Imazu in winterNov 24, 2006
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Outdated photo: Waiting lounge at Imazu Port in winter.Nov 24, 2006
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Song monument buried in snow at Imazu Port in winter.Nov 24, 2006
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Song monument and snowNov 24, 2006
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Main building of the Arikawa home, Toriimoto's most distinguished-looking building. This main building was built in 1759. The Arikawa family were a drug manufacturer. The home was designated as an Important Cultural Property in 2012.Nov 24, 2006
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Road markerNov 24, 2006
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PlaqueNov 24, 2006
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Road marker: Go left for the Nakasendo Road or right for the Hikone Road.Nov 24, 2006
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Yakuimon Gate at the Arikawa machiya home. Emperor Meiji rested at the Arikawa home. A family still lives in this home. 有川家住宅 薬医門Nov 24, 2006
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Police stationNov 24, 2006
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Site of Honjin LodgeNov 24, 2006
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Nakasendo RoadNov 24, 2006
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Ohmi Railways Toriimoto Station buildingNov 24, 2006
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Toriimoto-juku is the sixty-third of the sixty-nine stations or shukuba post towns on the Nakasendo Road. It is the fourth Nakasendo station in Shiga (following Bamba-juku in Maibara), and one of ten Nakasendo stations in Shiga.Nov 24, 2006
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Toriimoto Station building built in 1931 when the station opened and still in use.Nov 24, 2006
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Ohmi Railways Toriimoto Station buildingNov 24, 2006
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Toriimoto-juku is the sixty-third of the sixty-nine stations or shukuba post towns on the Nakasendo Road. It is the fourth Nakasendo station in Shiga (following Bamba-juku in Maibara), and one of ten Nakasendo stations in Shiga.Nov 24, 2006
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Ohmi Railways Toriimoto Station platformNov 24, 2006
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Although the Honjin is long gone, there are a few reminders of its shukuba past. Near Ohmi Railways Toriimoto Station. MapNov 24, 2006
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Hikone View Hotel, formerly known as Hikone Prince Hotel.Nov 24, 2006
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Yume-Kyobashi Castle Road of shops near Hikone Castle. Shops look nice, but the road is busy with cars.Nov 24, 2006
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Yonbancho Square shopping center 四番町Nov 24, 2006
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Yonbancho Square shopping center 四番町Nov 24, 2006
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Biwako Shuko no Uta song monument for Verse 5, three stone monuments.The song is about the boys rowing around Lake Biwa while mentioning famous places like Otsu (the starting point), Omi-Maiko (Omatsu), Imazu, Chikubushima, Nagahama, and Chomeiji.
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Biwako Shuko no Uta song monument mapNov 24, 2006
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Verse 5One of the verses mentions an "old castle" which most likely refers to Hikone Castle. This monument commemorates the song and that verse 5.Nov 24, 2006
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Biwako Shuko no Uta song monument for Verse 5Another boat mate matched Oguchi's lyrics to the melody based on the old song called Water Lilies as modified by a young Chiaki Yoshida. It soon became a popular dormitory song.
The song became a national hit in 1971 when singer Tokiko Kato recorded it. Numerous famous Japanese singers and groups have since released cover versions of the song. The town of Imazu even holds an annual song contest in June when choir groups from around Japan sing the song in a competition. The town even has a museum dedicated to the song.Nov 24, 2006
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Low-cost tourist shuttle busNov 24, 2006
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Hikone Port for boats going to Chikubushima and Takeshima islands 彦根港Nov 24, 2006
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Lake Biwa Rowing Song (Biwako Shuko no Uta) monument at Hikone Port. MapIn June 1917, a song called Biwako Shuko no Uta (Lake Biwa Rowing Song) was composed by college student Taro Oguchi during a boat rowing trip around Lake Biwa. He was a member of the rowing club at Dai-san High School (now Kyoto University). He composed it in Imazu, Shiga Prefecture during the second night of the trip.Nov 24, 2006
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Inside tourist busNov 24, 2006
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Japan's first train ferry started on Lake Biwa, linking Otsu and Nagahama. In operation until the train line opened.Nov 24, 2006
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Hokuriku Line Electrification Memorial Hall 北陸線電化記念館Nov 24, 2006
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Stationmaster's officeNov 24, 2006
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A more modern train ferry on Lake Biwa.Nov 24, 2006
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Steamship which carried train cars on Lake Biwa.Nov 24, 2006
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2nd floor of station building.Nov 24, 2006
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Nagahama Train Culture Pavilion, built in 2000. Exhibits on Nagahama's rail transport history. 長浜鉄道文化館Nov 24, 2006
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Ticket windowNov 24, 2006
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Nagahama Station's first stationmaster.Nov 24, 2006
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Waiting room for 1st-class passengersNov 24, 2006
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Door led to the train platform.Nov 24, 2006
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