 Last additions - SAITAMA 埼玉県 |
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Nihon Univ. takes the lead at 500-meter line.Aug 29, 2006
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Nihon Univ. in foreground and Kyoto Univ. in backgroundAug 29, 2006
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Starting line staff must have strong back muscles.Aug 29, 2006
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Starting line: ATTENTION!Aug 29, 2006
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Bridge fenceAug 29, 2006
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GO!Aug 29, 2006
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Cheering section on bicycles.Aug 29, 2006
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The Toda Motor Boat Race Arena is where the starting line is.Aug 29, 2006
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You can walk along the boat course only on one side (on the right as pictured here).Aug 29, 2006
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Practicing during no races.Aug 29, 2006
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Whenever a race is proceeding, the boats in the side lane keep still.Aug 29, 2006
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Only one bridge (for pedestrians only) spans over the course at the 500-meter line.Aug 29, 2006
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Shiga Univ. bannersAug 29, 2006
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View from bridge looking toward the finish line.Aug 29, 2006
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Shiga University women rowersAug 29, 2006
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Shiga Univ. cox at Toda Boat CourseAug 29, 2006
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The race course is filled with boats on the side practicing or rowing to the starting line.Aug 29, 2006
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Kobe Univ. women rowersAug 29, 2006
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Kyoto Univ.Aug 29, 2006
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The Toda Boat Course is a perfectly straight body of fresh water stretching over 2000 meters.Aug 29, 2006
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Exhausted rowers at finish line.Aug 29, 2006
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Winners of the preliminary heats advanced to the semi-finals held on the 3rd day (Aug. 26).Aug 29, 2006
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Kyoto Univ.Aug 29, 2006
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Coach with megaphoneAug 29, 2006
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Kyoto Univ.Aug 29, 2006
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The surroundings are not very scenic, and the water is not so clean.Aug 29, 2006
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Preliminary heats were held on the first day.Aug 29, 2006
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Notice board for the race schedule and results.Aug 29, 2006
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View from the spectator stand, near the finish line.Aug 29, 2006
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Rowers reach the finish line after 2,000 meters.Aug 29, 2006
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Numerous college and corporate rowing clubs have dormitories along the boat course.Aug 29, 2006
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Boat landing near finish line.Aug 29, 2006
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Hosei Univ. cheering section on the first day (Aug. 24, 2006) of the 33rd All-Japan Intercollegiate Rowing Championships.Aug 29, 2006
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第33回全日本大学選手権大会・第46回オックスフォード盾レガッタAug 29, 2006
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Housing for visiting rowing teams whose school flags are displayed.Aug 29, 2006
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End of the Toda Boat Course, near the 2000-meter finish line.Aug 29, 2006
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Finish line end of the 2000-meter Toda Boat Course.Aug 29, 2006
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Well-wishers look on as rowers embark for the race taking place at the same venue where the rowing competition was held at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.Aug 29, 2006
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Futagoyama TumulusMay 06, 2005
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Maruhaka-yama TumulusCherry trees are at the top.May 06, 2005
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Maruhaka-yama Tumulus signMay 06, 2005
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Kawarazuka TumulusMay 06, 2005
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Shogun-yama TumulusMay 06, 2005
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Maruhaka-yama TumulusThis is Japan's largest round tumulus (also used during the Fire Festival).May 06, 2005
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Inariyama TumulusMay 06, 2005
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Park mapThe park has numerous tumuli as well as an archeological museum.May 06, 2005
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Inariyama TumulusPeople are allowed to climb up the tumulus.May 06, 2005
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Stage ceremonyThe torch bearers gathered in front of the stage where there were speeches and cheers.May 06, 2005
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Torch bearers from the tumulusMay 06, 2005
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FireworksThe festival ended at 7:30 pm.May 06, 2005
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Torch lightingThe prince and princess light the torch that will ignite the hut.May 06, 2005
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ClimaxMay 06, 2005
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Male princeMay 06, 2005
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Female princess reigning over the Sakitama Fire Festival in Gyoda, SaitamaShe's 15 years old.May 06, 2005
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Parade aroundThe torch bearers parade around the entire perimeter before they gather around the hut.May 06, 2005
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Marvelous spectacleMay 06, 2005
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Torch bearers enterMay 06, 2005
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TumulusCherry trees are at the top.May 06, 2005
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Festival participantsThey are dressed in the costume of the ancient Kofun (Tumuli) Period of Japan. They will be carrying torches from the nearby tumuli.May 06, 2005
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EntertainmentAn outdoor stage provides a variety of entertainment during the day.May 06, 2005
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Shinto ceremonyAt around 6:30 pm, the festival climax starts.May 06, 2005
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Festival siteIt is a circular site with people sitting along the perimeter.May 06, 2005
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OfferingsMay 06, 2005
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Festival's focal pointThis grass hut is at the center of the festival site which is within the Sakitama Tumuli Park. It will be burned later in the evening for the festival's climax.May 06, 2005
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SpectatorsThese people are sitting in the best area to view the festival.May 06, 2005
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Smaller kitesThe museum displays many different kites from all over Japan and other countries.May 04, 2005
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Museum floorThis is where they make the giant kites during Feb. to April.May 04, 2005
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Older giant kite "Odako"The museum displays giant kites from previous years. Usually the giant kites are destroyed after the festival. But a few of them have been preserved here. The kanji means "Giant Kite."May 04, 2005
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Giant Kite MuseumLocated a short walk from the kite festival site. This is also where you can catch the bus back to Kasukabe Station.May 04, 2005
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Another beautiful take offMay 04, 2005
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Another launchMay 04, 2005
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Amateur areaFurther downwind was the amateur area for flying normal kites.May 04, 2005
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Anchor truckMay 04, 2005
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"Nakama"This is another smaller kite. It means "Circle of Friends."May 04, 2005
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Patch upMay 04, 2005
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"Yujo"This is a smaller kite. It means "Friendship."May 04, 2005
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Smaller kite "Yujo"May 04, 2005
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Michi no EkiThe kite design is the same every year, but the kanji characters change. They make a new giant kite every year.May 04, 2005
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Ride'em cowboyAs the kite quickly flew up, the forward kite pullers had to release the rope.May 04, 2005
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Launch point on a low hillMay 04, 2005
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Festival siteThey did not allow people go enter the launch area at all times. Spectators were kept far away.May 04, 2005
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Moving the kite to launch pointMay 04, 2005
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Patch upMay 04, 2005
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Lowering the kiteMay 04, 2005
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One of two giant kitesThis festival has two giant kites and two smaller (but still large) kites. Resting on its side, the kite was scheduled to fly at 2 pm. The kanji characters read "Michi no Eki" in reference to a new train station built in the town.May 04, 2005
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