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These red ones also smell very nice. Different from the white ones.Apr 13, 2006
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Photogenic pink plum treeApr 13, 2006
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The fragrance is also different. I smelled most of them, and well on my way to becoming a connoisseur of plum blossom fragrances.Apr 13, 2006
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Rare plum tree with both pink and white blossoms. It has one branch with pink flowers. Never saw that before.Apr 13, 2006
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Photogenic pink plum treeApr 13, 2006
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Perhaps the most common species of plum blossom.Apr 13, 2006
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The park has about 120 varieties of plum blossoms. You can see how different they look.Apr 13, 2006
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Path on hillside of plum treesApr 13, 2006
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White plum blossomsApr 13, 2006
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Hillside plum treesApr 13, 2006
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Work of art by natureApr 13, 2006
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Path in plum parkApr 13, 2006
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With about 1,300 plum trees, this park is probably Tokyo's largest plum tree grove.Apr 13, 2006
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Pink weeping plum blossomsApr 13, 2006
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White weeping plum blossomsApr 13, 2006
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Pink and white weeping plum blossomsApr 13, 2006
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White weeping plum blossomsApr 13, 2006
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Red weeping plum blossomsApr 13, 2006
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About 120 varieties of plum blossoms are planted, attracting 60,000 to 100,000 visitors during the flowering season.Apr 13, 2006
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Red weeping plum blossomsApr 13, 2006
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Red weeping plum blossoms at park entranceApr 13, 2006
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200 yen admission charged during March only. But I went on April 1 so it was free (and full bloom).Apr 13, 2006
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Ume no Koen (Plum Park) is a public park open from 9 am to 5 pm.Apr 13, 2006
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Entrance to a temple with a viewApr 13, 2006
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Near the entrance to Ume no Koen plum blossom park that opened in March 1972.Apr 13, 2006
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View from temple. The plum pox virus was discovered in 2009. Since then, they have cut down the infected and surrounding trees.Apr 13, 2006
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Great view from temple (no admission charge). Sadly, this is no more...Apr 13, 2006
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Tamagawa River as seen from the bridge.Apr 13, 2006
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Ume no Koen park straight ahead, you can see the hill covered with white.Apr 13, 2006
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Yoshino Baigo's main attraction is the Ume no Koen plum park. This is an entrance leading to the park.Apr 13, 2006
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Plum trees line the streetsApr 13, 2006
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Road to Yoshino Baigo. Almost the entire town is lined with plum trees.Apr 13, 2006
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Yoshino Baigo was a valley and hillside covered with ume plum trees. It boasted a wide variety of different plum blossoms. During full bloom as you can see here, the scenery was spectacular. One of the largest plum groves in Japan.Platform of Hinata-Wada Station with welcome banner 日向和田駅. Banner says, "Yokoso, Ume no Sato Yoshino Baigo." Yokoso means "welcome," and Ume no Sato means "plum town."
To get to Hinata-Wada, you have to change trains at Ome Station on the JR Chuo Line.
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Closest train station is Hinata-Wada Station. To get to Hinata-Wada, you have to change trains at Ome Station on the JR Chuo Line. 日向和田駅Sadly, spring 2014 was the last time we could see these trees. The plum trees were infected by the plum pox virus and the city cut down all the trees in 2014 to wipe it out. These photos were taken in 2006 when the plums were still fully glorious. Good news is that they have been replanting since 2016.Apr 13, 2006
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Although still small, the replanted plum trees have been flowering. and the groves have reopened to the public. Yoshino Baigo poster. Yoshino Baigo is a small town in Ome city near Hinata-Wada Station.Apr 13, 2006
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Cherry blossoms are beautifully lit up at night in Chidorigafuchi.Apr 12, 2006
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The crowd admire the night blossoms called yo-zakura.Apr 12, 2006
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Blossoms and boat at nightApr 12, 2006
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People stream below a tunnel of cherry blossoms at night.Apr 12, 2006
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Long line to enter the cherry blossom path...I did not stand in this line.Apr 12, 2006
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Chidorigafuchi cherry blossoms are also lit up at night.Apr 12, 2006
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Horrendous line of people from Kudanshita Station inching their way to the cherry blossoms.Tip: You don't need to stand in this line. Just walk on the right toward the blossoms and keep walking on the side street parallel to the blossoms. You will soon find a way to enter the park.Apr 12, 2006
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I slipped in and joined the crowd.Apr 12, 2006
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Chidorigafuchi lit up at night.Apr 12, 2006
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Nihon University college band was part of the parade. 昔の築地本願寺の花まつりApr 10, 2006
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昔の築地本願寺の花まつりApr 10, 2006
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昔の築地本願寺の花まつりApr 10, 2006
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昔の築地本願寺の花まつりApr 10, 2006
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Look at all those Cub Scouts. They don't participate today. 昔の築地本願寺の花まつりApr 10, 2006
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Buddhist flag. 昔の築地本願寺の花まつりApr 10, 2006
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The chigo parade of bygone days was much longer with a lot more kids. 昔の築地本願寺の花まつり: かなり長い行列でした。Apr 10, 2006
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A very long hanamatsuri parade leaves the temple. 昔の築地本願寺の花まつり: 集合は別院内、これは出発。Apr 10, 2006
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昔の築地本願寺の花まつりApr 10, 2006
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Chigo children. 昔の築地本願寺の花まつりApr 10, 2006
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昔の築地本願寺の花まつり: 日大のバトン部かApr 10, 2006
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Hanamatsuri in the old days (lot more children and people). 昔の築地本願寺の花まつり: 子供の数が大多かった。Apr 10, 2006
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Chigo children. They have two black dots on the forehead and a white stripe on the nose. They don't paint the white stripe today. 昔の築地本願寺の花まつり: 鼻に白い線が塗っている。今は、塗らない。Apr 10, 2006
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Chigo children. 昔の築地本願寺の花まつりApr 10, 2006
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Chigo children. 昔の築地本願寺の花まつりApr 10, 2006
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Many little kids held a long rope to pull the white elephant. 昔の築地本願寺の花まつりApr 10, 2006
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Oedo Sukeroku Taiko troupe. They were all girls and super good!大江戸助六太鼓Apr 10, 2006
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Beating backward: Oedo Sukeroku Taiko drummers大江戸助六太鼓Apr 10, 2006
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Oedo Sukeroku Taiko troupeApr 10, 2006
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Oedo Sukeroku Taiko troupe大江戸助六太鼓Apr 10, 2006
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Oedo Sukeroku Taiko troupe大江戸助六太鼓Apr 10, 2006
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The white elephantApr 10, 2006
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Taiko drum performance by Oedo Sukeroku Taiko troupe. 大江戸助六太鼓Their Web site: http://www.oedosukerokutaiko.com/

大江戸助六太鼓
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Temple hall exteriorApr 10, 2006
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Playroom for kidsApr 10, 2006
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Statue of St. Shinran (1173-1263), founder of the Jodo Shinshu (Pure Land) Buddhist Sect.Apr 10, 2006
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Cherry blossoms and the templeApr 10, 2006
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Pipe organsApr 10, 2006
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Outdoor food courtApr 10, 2006
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Statue of St. Shinran, founder of Jodo Shinshu sect.Apr 10, 2006
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Praying to the Hanamatsuri altarApr 10, 2006
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Chigo kids enter the templeApr 10, 2006
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Hanamatsuri service inside the templeNotice the Hanamatsuri altar at the center.Apr 10, 2006
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Hanami-do housing a statue of the baby Buddha on which sweet tea is poured. When the Buddha was born in Lumbini Garden, flowers bloomed.Apr 10, 2006
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The elephant follows the band.Apr 10, 2006
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Hanamatsuri service inside the Tsukiji Hongwanji templeApr 10, 2006
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The parade was over after 30 min. (11:30 - 12 pm).Apr 10, 2006
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Entering the temple gateApr 10, 2006
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Final performanceApr 10, 2006
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Baton-twirling club, Tsukiji Hongwanji, Tokyo 千代田女学院 バトン部千代田女学院Apr 10, 2006
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On the road in front of the templeApr 10, 2006
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Band from the Chiyoda Jogakuin Girls Junior/Senior High SchoolNo problem photographing them.Apr 10, 2006
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Female schoolmates of the baton twirlers block the cameras of unrelated photographers when the baton twirlers passed. カメラ小僧を妨害するバトン部の先輩たち。This was the first time for me in Japan to see people blocking photographers from taking pictures at a festival. They did it to me as well. If they don't want to be photographed, why do they appear in this public festival??

妨害しても無駄だと思いますが。撮られるのがいやでしたら、まつりに出ない方がいいですよ。
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Start of the Hanamatsuri parade which also promotes traffic safety.The starting point was a nearby park.Apr 10, 2006
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Parade starts...Apr 10, 2006
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Chigo childrenApr 10, 2006
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Baton-twirling club from the Chiyoda Jogakuin Junior/Senior High School followed by the elephant千代田女学院Apr 10, 2006
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White elephant to anchor the parade. Notice the Buddha altar riding on the top. Before she gave birth to the Buddha, Queen Maya dreamed of a white elephant.Apr 10, 2006
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Children dressed for the chigo parade, Tsukiji Hongwanji, TokyoIt took a long time before they could get all the kids to settle down for the picture and to get all the mothers out of the picture.Apr 10, 2006
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Children dressed for the chigo parade (photo session), Tsukiji Hongwanji, TokyoApr 10, 2006
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Going to the chigo parade's starting pointApr 10, 2006
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Pouring sweet tea over the BuddhaWhen the Buddha was born in Lumbini Garden in Nepal, sweet rain is said to have fallen. Thus, sweet tea is poured over the baby Buddha statue in the Hanamatsuri altar.Apr 10, 2006
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Hanamatsuri altarApr 10, 2006
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Baby Buddha statueLadles are provided for pouring the sweet tea over the Buddha. Sweet tea is also provided to worshippers. It symbolizes the sweet rain that fell when the Buddha was born.Apr 10, 2006
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Hanamatsuri celebrates the Buddha's birthday on April 8. This is Tsukiji Honganji in Tokyo.The flowers symbolize Lumbini Garden where the Buddha was born in present-day Nepal.Apr 10, 2006
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Established in 1617, Tsukiji Hongwanji temple is the Tokyo headquarters of the Nishi Hongwanji Jodo Shinshu sect. The present temple, based on Indian architecture, was built in the 1930s.The temple is the only one in Japan which is under the direct control of the sect. Its head priest is the Monshu Abbot himself. April 8 is observed as Buddha's birthday, called Hana Matsuri ("Flower Festival) in Japan.Apr 10, 2006
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Tsukiji Hongwanji temple gate with wisteria crest.The emblem is a wisteria flower and symbol of the Jodo Shinshu sect.Apr 10, 2006
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Temple gate and flagApr 10, 2006
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Play room for kids on HanamatsuriApr 10, 2006
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2. Hitozato ひと里Apr 09, 2006
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(Applause)Apr 09, 2006
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Facing the right in thanks...Apr 09, 2006
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ArigatoApr 09, 2006
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7. Sawagi さわぎApr 09, 2006
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Tossing free hand towels to the audience, a real crowd pleaser...They do this every year. Most people sitting in the front can catch one.Apr 09, 2006
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With okami-sanApr 09, 2006
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7. Sawagi さわぎThe finale where all the geisha appear on stage.Apr 09, 2006
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7. Sawagi さわぎApr 09, 2006
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6. Hahha Kudoki ハッハくどきApr 09, 2006
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6. Hahha Kudoki ハッハくどきApr 09, 2006
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6. Hahha Kudoki ハッハくどきApr 09, 2006
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7. Sawagi さわぎApr 09, 2006
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6. Hahha Kudoki ハッハくどきApr 09, 2006
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5. Otsu-e 大津絵眞由美 (Mayumi)Apr 09, 2006
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4. Sakura Kazashite 桜かざしてDancer 舞子 (Maiko)Apr 09, 2006
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6. Hahha Kudoki ハッハくどきApr 09, 2006
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4. Sakura Kazashite 桜かざしてDancers: 舞子、万り (Maiko and Mari)Apr 09, 2006
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3. 梅にも春 Ume ni mo HaruDancers: 千丸、史織Apr 09, 2006
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6. Hahha Kudoki ハッハくどきApr 09, 2006
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5. Otsu-e 大津絵眞由美Apr 09, 2006
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3. 梅にも春 Ume nimo HaruApr 09, 2006
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1. Kagurazakari 神楽ざかりApr 09, 2006
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2. Hitozato ひと里Apr 09, 2006
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3. 梅にも春 Ume nimo HaruOffering a drink of sake.Apr 09, 2006
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1. Kagurazakari 神楽ざかりApr 09, 2006
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1. Kagurazakari 神楽ざかりApr 09, 2006
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Singers and musiciansApr 09, 2006
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3. Edo no Nigiwai (Liveliness of Edo)After this dance was a 20-min. intermission.Apr 09, 2006
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Part 2 - 浴曲三味線草: 1. Kagurazakari 神楽ざかりApr 09, 2006
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Edo Scenes: 3. Edo no Nigiwai (Liveliness of Edo) 江戸の賑わいDancers: 竜也、英子、万りApr 09, 2006
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1. Kagurazakari 神楽ざかりApr 09, 2006
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2. Sumidagawa (Sumida River)Apr 09, 2006
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3. Edo no Nigiwai (Liveliness of Edo)Apr 09, 2006
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2. Sumidagawa (Sumida River)Apr 09, 2006
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)Apr 09, 2006
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)Apr 09, 2006
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3. Edo no Nigiwai (Liveliness of Edo)Apr 09, 2006
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Edo Scenes: 2. Sumidagawa (Sumida River)Solo dancer: 眞由美 (Mayumi)Apr 09, 2006
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)Dancer's name is Maiko 舞子Apr 09, 2006
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)Apr 09, 2006
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)Apr 09, 2006
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)Apr 09, 2006
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)Apr 09, 2006
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)Apr 09, 2006
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)Apr 09, 2006
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria) by Kagurazaka geishaApr 09, 2006
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)Apr 09, 2006
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April 8, 2006 at Ushigome-Tansu Kumin Hall in Kagurazaka, TokyoStarting at 4 pm, this was the third and last show of the day and all 400 seats were sold out.

The performance had two parts separated by a 20-min. intermission. Each part had several different dances.
Apr 09, 2006
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)Apr 09, 2006
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Part 1 - Edo Scenes (江戸風情): 1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria) 藤むらさきDancers: 小奴、千佳、由良子、舞子Apr 09, 2006
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Ouran High School Host ClubMar 27, 2006
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Anpan Man (statue)Kids could have their picture taken with these characters.Mar 27, 2006
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Booth for Hayao Miyazaki's new movie called Gedo Senki (Tales from Earthsea)To be released in July 2006, from Studio GhibliMar 27, 2006
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NoddyKids could have their picture taken with this character.Mar 27, 2006
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Digimon SaversKids could have their picture taken with these characters.Mar 27, 2006
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Pretty CureKids could have their picture taken with these characters.Mar 27, 2006
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Kids could have their picture taken with these characters.Mar 27, 2006
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The crowdsMar 27, 2006
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Character balloonsMar 27, 2006
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Corridor to anime fairMar 27, 2006
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PR posterMar 27, 2006
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Sign and entrance to Tokyo Big SightMar 27, 2006
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Tokyo Big Sight hallwayMar 27, 2006
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Leaving Tokyo Big SightMar 27, 2006
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Big Sight sawMar 27, 2006
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PIE 2005 photo contest winnersMar 27, 2006
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Olympus at PIE 2005Mar 27, 2006
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Canon Kiss Digital N (PIE 2005)Mar 27, 2006
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Nikon model in PIE 2005Mar 27, 2006
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Kodak and Mitsubishi Paper MillMar 27, 2006
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Model for Canon Kiss Digital NMar 27, 2006
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Model for Canon Kiss Digital NMar 27, 2006
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Farewell Konica-MinoltaMar 27, 2006
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Bye-bye Agfa2005 was also the last time for Agfa to have a booth.Mar 27, 2006
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Konica-Minolta booth in 2005This was the last time Konica-Minolta had a booth at the camera show.Mar 27, 2006
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Bye-bye Konica-MinoltaMar 27, 2006
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PIE 2005, ticket boothMar 27, 2006
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Photo talkMar 27, 2006
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Show for kidsVery few kids. Like why would you want to take your children to a camera show? The Tokyo Anime Fair held next door during the same time attracted the kids.Mar 27, 2006
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PIE 2005, Sanyo boothMar 27, 2006
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Photo exhibition (4th floor)Mar 27, 2006
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Photo studio equipment (4th floor)Mar 27, 2006
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Photo seminarMar 27, 2006
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Photo contest exhibitionMar 27, 2006
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Casio booth's movie mode demoMar 27, 2006
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Matsushita's Lumix boothMar 27, 2006
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LumixMar 27, 2006
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Canon modelThis Canon ministage was surrounded by EOS 30D cameras which we could use to shoot these female models on the ministage. They let us print out a picture (A4 size) and take it home.

Compared to the 20D, the 30D has a larger LCD monitor, a higher maximum burst during continuous shooting, and spot metering. The 8 megapixels and sensor size are the same. Canon says that this is the optimum pixel count for the supporting technologies in the camera. And that the image quality does not depend solely on the megapixel count.
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Canon lectureMar 27, 2006
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Canon model (wireless photo studio demo)Canon also had a photo studio to demonstrate a digital photo shoot with the top-of-the-line EOS D-SLR attached with a remote transmitter which transmitted the images to a computer via wireless. We saw the images appear on the TV monitor as it was transmitted to the computer. You can shoot very quickly, but the images don't transfer or appear as fast. I guess they were RAW. Here the model is showing off one of the photos which was taken and printed on the spot.Mar 27, 2006
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Canon models (EOS 30D demo)This Canon ministage was surrounded by EOS 30D cameras which we could use to shoot these female models on the ministage. They let us print out a picture (A4 size) and take it home.Mar 27, 2006
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Canon boothThe Canon booth was very comprehensive and complete. They had a booth or counter for every imaging-related product, from movie cameras to D-SLRs to poster-size printers. They had everything. Of course the new EOS 30D was the main attraction as well as the 5D. Compared to the 20D, the 30D has a larger LCD monitor, a higher maximum burst during continuous shooting, and spot metering. The 8 megapixels and sensor size are the same. Canon says that this is the optimum pixel count for the supporting technologies in the camera. And that the image quality does not depend solely on the megapixel count.Mar 27, 2006
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AdobeMar 27, 2006
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Pentax modelMar 27, 2006
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Epson boothMar 27, 2006
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Pentax boothMar 27, 2006
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Model at Nikon boothMar 27, 2006
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Main hall on 1st floorMar 27, 2006
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Nikon boothMar 27, 2006
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Entrance hallMar 27, 2006
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Ticket boothMar 27, 2006
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PIE 2006 ticket boothMar 27, 2006
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To PIE 2006 held in late March.Mar 27, 2006
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HallwayMar 27, 2006
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Photo Imaging Expo 2006 signMar 27, 2006
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To Tokyo Big SightMar 27, 2006
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Entrance to Tokyo Big SightMar 27, 2006
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Lotus in Shinobazu Pond (June)Mar 22, 2006
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Hydrangeas (June)Mar 22, 2006
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Lotus in Shinobazu Pond (June).Mar 22, 2006
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Shinobazu PondMar 22, 2006
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Cherry blossoms and Bentendo roof on Shinobazu Pond.Mar 22, 2006
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Swan boat with cherry blossoms.Mar 22, 2006
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PetalsMar 22, 2006
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Torii for Bentendo Temple on Shinobazu Pond adjacent to Ueno Park.Mar 22, 2006
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Cherry blossom tunnel across Shinobazu Pond.Mar 22, 2006
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Cherry blossom tunnel in the middle of Shinobazu Pond.Mar 22, 2006
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Cherry blossom tunnelMar 22, 2006
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Toward the Tokyo National MuseumMar 22, 2006
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TrashMar 22, 2006
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Tokyo National MuseumMar 22, 2006
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Reserved flower-viewing space for the evening.People come early in the morning and stake out a prime picnicking space for their company or group to gather later in the day or in the evening.Mar 22, 2006
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Reserving flower-viewing spacePeople come early in the morning and stake out a prime picnicking space for their company or group to gather later in the day or in the evening.Mar 22, 2006
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Reserved flower-viewing spacePeople come early in the morning and stake out a prime picnicking space for their company or group to gather later in the day or in the evening.Mar 22, 2006
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Rock musiciansMar 22, 2006
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