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Bekkoame candy standApr 14, 2006
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Picnic areaApr 14, 2006
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Through the meshApr 14, 2006
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Toward Chiba PortApr 14, 2006
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View of park groundsApr 14, 2006
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View of park groundsApr 14, 2006
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Unfortunately, the mesh fence ruins the view and picture-taking.Apr 14, 2006
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The red fence is so low that anyone can fall over.Apr 14, 2006
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Top floor of castleApr 14, 2006
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The castle tower is built on an anti-earthquake foundation.Apr 14, 2006
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Balcony on top floorApr 14, 2006
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Exhibits inside the castle, a folk and history museum for the Chiba clan and Chiba city.Apr 14, 2006
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Castle towerApr 14, 2006
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Steps to front entranceApr 14, 2006
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Roof tiles with the Chiba clan's crestApr 14, 2006
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DeckApr 14, 2006
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Statue of Chiba-no-suke Tsuneshige 千葉介常重Lord Chiba-no-suke Tsuneshige was the founder of Chiba Castle in 1126.Apr 14, 2006
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Statue of Chiba-no-suke Tsuneshige and Chiba Castle tower 千葉介常重Lord Chiba-no-suke Tsuneshige was the founder of Chiba Castle in 1126.Apr 14, 2006
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Stone wall at entranceApr 14, 2006
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Statue of Chiba-no-suke Tsuneshige built in Dec. 2001 to commemorate Chiba city's 80th anniversary. 千葉介常重Lord Chiba-no-suke Tsuneshige was the founder of Chiba Castle in 1126.Apr 14, 2006
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Front viewApr 14, 2006
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CornersApr 14, 2006
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Cherry blossoms and Chiba CastleApr 14, 2006
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Cherry blossoms and Chiba CastleApr 14, 2006
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Chiba Castle Sakura Matsuri lanternApr 14, 2006
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Chiba CastleApr 14, 2006
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Chiba Castle towerApr 14, 2006
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Entrance to Inohana ParkApr 14, 2006
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Path to Chiba Castle (visible on left)Apr 14, 2006
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Chiba Castle and paper lanternsApr 14, 2006
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Chiba Castle as seen from Kencho-mae monorail station.Apr 14, 2006
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Turtles huddle for sunshine.May 02, 2005
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Komyodo Hall, Important Cultural Property at Narita-san. Built in 1701 and dedicated to the Dainichi Nyorai Buddha, the principal image of Shingon Buddhism. 光明堂May 02, 2005
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Tower of Peace, Narita-san Heiwa no Daito, built in 1984. 平和の大塔May 02, 2005
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Tower of Peace, Narita-san Heiwa no Daito 平和の大塔May 02, 2005
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Cherry blossom groveMay 02, 2005
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Narita-san Park's Ukimido Floating HallMay 02, 2005
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Narita-san Park's Ukimido Floating HallMay 02, 2005
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Narita-san Park's Ukimido Floating HallMay 02, 2005
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Narita-san Park cherry blossoms. The park opened in 1928. 成田山公園May 02, 2005
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Narita-san Park has a Japanese garden, quite scenic in spring with cherry blossoms.May 02, 2005
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Narita-san priestsMay 02, 2005
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Priests enter the temple at Narita-san.May 02, 2005
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Narita-san Dai-hondo main worship hall. These people are waiting to see the taiko drum performance. 大本堂May 02, 2005
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Priests at Narita-san.May 02, 2005
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Museum's observation deck.May 02, 2005
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Inside the YS-11May 02, 2005
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Old YS-11 prop plane.May 02, 2005
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Museum of Aeronautical SciencesThe museum is right at the end of the runway of Narita International Airport.May 02, 2005
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Striping off the boney spine.May 02, 2005
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Preparing unagi eel, Narita, Chiba. Also see the video at YouTube.Slicing it in half lengthwise.May 02, 2005
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Main road to Narita-san templeMay 02, 2005
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JR Narita StationMay 02, 2005
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Keisei Narita StationThe Narita City Hall can be seen with the green, temple-like roof.May 02, 2005
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Keisei Narita Station. Getting to Narita is cheaper via Keisei Railway.May 02, 2005
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Narita Gion MatsuriMay 02, 2005
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Narita-san during Narita Gion FestivalMay 02, 2005
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Gathering at Narita-san templeMay 02, 2005
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Narita Gion MatsuriMay 02, 2005
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Prayers at Narita-sanMay 02, 2005
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Offering prayers at Narita Gion MatsuriMay 02, 2005
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Side entrance to Narita-san temple.May 02, 2005
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Pulling the float, Narita Gion MatsuriMay 02, 2005
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Tired from walking, Narita Gion MatsuriMay 02, 2005
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Held in July, Narita Gion Matsuri Festival has ornate floats pulled on the streets of Narita and to Narita-san temple. Pulling a float on the streetMay 02, 2005
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Last groupMay 02, 2005
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Taiko troupe from OkinawaThis group stole the show with a dragon dance, lion dogs, and eisa taiko drummers.May 02, 2005
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Drum troupe from S. KoreaMay 02, 2005
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Main stage at Narita-san temple.On Saturday evening, the festival climaxes with a free show on the main stage. The best taiko troupes from Japan and overseas performed for 2 hours.May 02, 2005
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Main stage at Narita-san temple.May 02, 2005
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The biggest taiko drum festival in the Kanto region is held annually in April. Various taiko drum troupes perform for two full days on various outdoor stages in Narita, including the main stage in front of the Narita-san temple.May 02, 2005
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Yotsukaido Station is on the JR Sobu Line on the way to Narita Airport. Map: http://www.kanko.chuo.chiba.jp/c_event/5705/Feb 27, 2005
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The End(s)Feb 27, 2005
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I can't see... That's what he said: "Mienai" The kids nearby were screaming with laughter.Feb 27, 2005
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Warm UpFeb 27, 2005
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Mud SlingingFeb 27, 2005
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Mud Fight Round 2Feb 27, 2005
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New Status Symbol at Warabi Hadaka Matsuri in Yotsukaido, Chiba.Feb 27, 2005
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Mud Brings Happiness, at Warabi Hadaka Matsuri in Yotsukaido, Chiba.Feb 27, 2005
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After warming up at the fire, they run back to the mud.Feb 27, 2005
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Mud on Your Face: Fashionable, at Warabi Hadaka Matsuri in Yotsukaido, Chiba.Feb 27, 2005
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Mud for All AgesFeb 27, 2005
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Keep in mind that this is in the middle of winter.Feb 27, 2005
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A Touch of Mud. One custom is to receive a touch of mud on your face.Feb 27, 2005
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They are in the mud for only a few minutes. Then they go back up to the shrine nearby and warm up near a fire. They go back and forth between the shrine and mud paddy about 4 or 5 times.Feb 27, 2005
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Mud Fight. After clashing and crashing to the mud, they throw mud at each other.Feb 27, 2005
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Mud FightFeb 27, 2005
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The festival is also nicknamed "Doronko Matsuri" which means Mud Festival.Feb 27, 2005
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Some babies wear beautiful kimono for the occasion.Feb 27, 2005
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All the baby-carrying men must be careful not to slip and fall in the mud. Warabi Hadaka Matsuri in Yotsukaido, Chiba.Feb 27, 2005
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Sacred Water (and Mud). On the the left, the water feeding the paddy is enclosed by a sacred rope. This makes the water (and mud) sacred.Feb 27, 2005
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Mud Spotting, Warabi Hadaka Matsuri in Yotsukaido, Chiba. The men hold babies and use mud to paint a mud spot on the baby's face. It is to wish for happiness for the baby.Feb 27, 2005
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Babies to Mud at Warabi Hadaka Matsuri in Yotsukaido, Chiba. The men carry babies to the mud paddy and use a straw strand to paint a dot on the baby. Sometimes they use a finger to do it.Feb 27, 2005
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A Man and a Baby at Warabi Hadaka Matsuri in Yotsukaido, Chiba.Feb 27, 2005
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Men Take Strands of StrawFeb 27, 2005
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Mimusubi Shrine, Yotsukaido, Chiba. The small shrine that conducts the festival. (皇産霊神社)Feb 27, 2005
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Baby Blessings at Warabi Hadaka Matsuri in Yotsukaido, Chiba. Infants are blessed in front of the shrine.Feb 27, 2005
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Mud Paddy. Main site of the Warabi Hadaka Matsuri held every Feb. 25.Feb 27, 2005
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