 Last additions - YAMAGATA 山形県 |
My video of Yamagata Hanagasa Matsuri in Aug. 2009.Aug 29, 2020
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Snow plow in Yonezawa, Yamagata.May 16, 2012
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Yonezawa manhole, Yamagata Pref.May 16, 2012
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Snow plow in Yonezawa, Yamagata.May 16, 2012
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Sky sculpture at Yonezawa Station.May 16, 2012
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Sky sculpture at Yonezawa Station.May 16, 2012
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Sky sculpture at Yonezawa Station.May 16, 2012
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JR Yonezawa Station in spring.May 16, 2012
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JR Yonezawa Station in spring.May 16, 2012
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JR Yonezawa Station in spring.May 16, 2012
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Inside Yonezawa Station.May 16, 2012
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JR Yonezawa Station in spring.May 16, 2012
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Yonezawa Station platform on the JR Yamagata shinkansen.May 16, 2012
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Inside Yonezawa Station in spring.May 16, 2012
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Yamadera temple, YamagataMay 16, 2012
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Yamadera temple, YamagataMay 16, 2012
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Yamadera is mountain temple perched on a steep cliff near JR Yamadera Station.May 16, 2012
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Adjacent to the park is Eboshiyama Hachimangu Shrine with Japan's largest stone torii gate.May 15, 2012
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One of the cherry trees in Eboshiyama Park has this mannequin obviously depicting Hanasaka Jiisan (花咲か爺さん) from the famous fairy tale. May 15, 2012
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A photo op signboard.May 15, 2012
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The park has an elliptical path going around the hill.May 15, 2012
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This is what Eboshiyama Park looks like from the train. This is the north side of the park. The south side is similar to this.May 15, 2012
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This is what Eboshiyama Park looks like from the train.May 15, 2012
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Yamagata shinkansen speeds past Eboshiyama.May 15, 2012
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Yamagata shinkansen speeds past Eboshiyama.May 15, 2012
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Map of Eboshiyama Park. The right side of the map shows the park full of cherry trees, while the left side is mainly Eboshiyama Hachimangu Shrine.May 15, 2012
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Eboshiyama Park parking lot.May 15, 2012
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The park is a short taxi ride from JR Akayu Station on the Yamagata/Ou Line.May 15, 2012
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The path from the parking lot leading to the park is also full of cherry blossoms greeting visitors right off the bat.May 15, 2012
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Eboshiyama Park is one of Japan's 100 Famous Cherry Blossom Spots. The hillside park is full of spectacular cherry trees and pine trees. May 15, 2012
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JR Akayu Station on the Yamagata or Ou Line. The Yamagata shinkansen also stops here.May 15, 2012
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Site of the hall that contained the remains of Uesugi Kenshin.May 15, 2012
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Site of the hall that contained the remains of Uesugi Kenshin. In 1876, the remains were moved to the Uesugi Clan's grave.May 15, 2012
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Uesugi Shrine, Yonezawa, YamagataMay 15, 2012
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About Uesugi Shrine.May 15, 2012
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About Uesugi Yozan. 上杉鷹山May 15, 2012
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Statue of Uesugi Yozan (1751-1822), the 9th daimyo of Yonezawa. 上杉鷹山像May 15, 2012
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Statue of Uesugi Kenshin. 上杉謙信像May 15, 2012
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Diagram of Yonezawa Castle.May 15, 2012
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Sando path to Uesugi Shrine. 参道May 15, 2012
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Matsugasaki Park is noted for cherry blossoms.May 15, 2012
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The park's moats are lined with cherry blossoms.May 15, 2012
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Uesugi Shrine enshrines Uesugi Kenshin. The park is noted for cherry blossoms in April. The shrine is a short bus ride (or bicycle ride) from Yonezawa Station.May 15, 2012
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Statue of Uesugi Yozan (1751-1822), the 9th daimyo of Yonezawa. 上杉鷹山像May 15, 2012
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Uesugi Shrine in Matsugasaki Park is on the site of Yonezawa Castle, hence the moats and stone walls. Home of the Uesugi clan, the castle was destroyed in 1873 by the order of the Meiji government. Omotesando path to Uesugi Shrine.May 15, 2012
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It says, "Yonezawa Beef is No. 1 in Japan."May 15, 2012
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It says, "Welcome to Yonezawa."May 15, 2012
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Best to rent a bicycle.May 15, 2012
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Cherry blossoms along Mogami River in Yonezawa, Yamagata.May 15, 2012
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If you go rom JR Yonezawa Station to Uesugi Shrine, you will cross the Mogami River. In spring, a long line of cherry blossoms line the riverbank.May 15, 2012
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Mogami River in Yonezawa, Yamagata.May 15, 2012
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Yonezawa sidewalk.Mar 02, 2012
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Yonezawa sidewalk.Mar 02, 2012
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Snow sculpture outside Yonezawa Station.Mar 02, 2012
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Snow sculpture outside Yonezawa Station.Mar 02, 2012
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Snow lanterns outside Yonezawa Station.Mar 02, 2012
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Yonezawa mascotsMar 02, 2012
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JR Yonezawa Station beefMar 02, 2012
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JR Yonezawa StationMar 02, 2012
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JR Yonezawa Station in winter.Mar 02, 2012
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JR Yonezawa StationMar 02, 2012
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JR Yonezawa Station in winter (Feb.).Mar 02, 2012
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Old Yamagata Station.Sep 09, 2009
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PR poster for Tenchi-nin, TV series about Naoe Kanetsugu aired on NHK in 2009.Sep 09, 2009
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Banner for Mogami Yoshiaki.Sep 09, 2009
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Yamagata Castle moat next to South Gate.Sep 09, 2009
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South Gate. Similar stone work and moats can be seen at the Nishi (West) and Kita (North) Gates.Sep 09, 2009
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Moat next to South Gate.Sep 09, 2009
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Yamagata Castle's South Gate, closest to Yamagata Station. 南門Sep 09, 2009
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Monument for Albrecht Von Roretz, an Austrian doctor who served as the director of the Saiseikan Hospital and contributed to promoting Western medicine in Japan during the early Meiji Period.Sep 09, 2009
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Medical drawing showing pregnant Japanese women.Sep 09, 2009
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Yamagata Prefectural Museum also in Kajo Park.Sep 09, 2009
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Second floor has more exhibits.Sep 09, 2009
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Stairs to the second floor.Sep 09, 2009
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It also shows various surgical instruments used in the old days.Sep 09, 2009
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Spiral staircase to the tower (closed to the public).Sep 09, 2009
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Room exhibiting Albrecht Von Roretz, an Austrian doctor who served as the director of the Saiseikan Hospital. If you're a doctor or interested in medical treatment history, you will like this museum.Sep 09, 2009
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In 1971, it became the museum that it is today. Free admission. Enter the building in the back. Open 9 am to 4:30 pm. Closed in late Dec. and early Jan.Sep 09, 2009
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It is a round building, with a Japanese garden in the middle.Sep 09, 2009
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The rooms now are exhibition rooms showing mainly medical-related pictures and surgical instruments.Sep 09, 2009
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