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Parker and Lady Penelope. The puppets are about as tall as the length between your fingertips and elbow.Apr 13, 2014
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The Thunderbirds exhibition was held during July 10 to Sept. 23, 2013.Apr 13, 2014
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Inside Miraikan at ticket vending machines.Apr 13, 2014
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A long line of people wait to enter the museum in Sept. 2013 on the last day of the Thunderbirds exhibition. This is before the museum's opening time.Apr 13, 2014
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Tokyo Sky Tree and plum blossoms at Kameido Tenjin Shrine.Mar 31, 2012
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Tokyo Sky Tree and plum blossoms at Kameido Tenjin Shrine.Mar 31, 2012
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Tokyo Sky Tree and plum blossoms at Kameido Tenjin Shrine.Mar 31, 2012
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Tokyo Sky Tree and plum blossoms at Kameido Tenjin Shrine.Mar 31, 2012
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Torii and plum blossoms.Mar 31, 2012
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Weeping plum blossoms.Mar 31, 2012
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Tokyo Sky Tree and plum blossoms at Kameido Tenjin Shrine.Mar 31, 2012
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More plum blossoms on the right side of the shrine.Mar 31, 2012
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Performers on the Kaguraden stage.Mar 31, 2012
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Kameido Tenjin Shrine and Tokyo Sky Tree.Mar 31, 2012
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Kameido Tenjin Shrine and Tokyo Sky Tree.Mar 31, 2012
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The right side of the worship hall is also lined with plum blossoms at Kameido Tenjin Shrine.Mar 31, 2012
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Heron stalking fish in the pond at Kameido Tenjin Shrine.Mar 31, 2012
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Heron stalking fish in the pond at Kameido Tenjin Shrine.Mar 31, 2012
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Photogenic shot of plum blossoms and a taiko bridge at Kameido Tenjin Shrine in Tokyo.Mar 31, 2012
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Photogenic shot of plum blossoms and a taiko bridge at Kameido Tenjin Shrine in Tokyo.Mar 31, 2012
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Photogenic shot of plum blossoms and a taiko bridge at Kameido Tenjin Shrine in Tokyo.Mar 31, 2012
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Tokyo Sky Tree and plum blossoms at Kameido Tenjin Shrine.Mar 31, 2012
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Sacred cow statue.Mar 31, 2012
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Plum blossoms on the left side of the shrine.Mar 31, 2012
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Offertory boxMar 31, 2012
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Inside the main worship hall.Mar 31, 2012
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That's why most Tenmangu/Tenjin shrines have plum blossoms. Kameido Tenjin Shrine flanked with red and white plum blossoms in March.Mar 31, 2012
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Sugawara Michizane is closely associated with plum blossoms because he once wrote a poem for his beloved plum blossoms that "flew through the air" (飛梅) to follow him when he was exiled to Dazaifu in Fukuoka.Mar 31, 2012
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Votive tablets, made of wood and hung near the worship hall. People who buy it write their wish on it.Mar 31, 2012
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Kameido Tenjin Shrine main worship hall. Notice the red and white plum blossoms on both sides.Mar 31, 2012
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Kameido Tenjin is one of the thousands of Tenmangu/Tenjin shrines in Japan that worship the famous Japanese scholar Sugawara Michizane (845–903) deified as Tenjin, the god of learning and scholarship. Mar 31, 2012
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White and red plum blossoms and the torii gate at Kameido Tenjn Shrine.Mar 31, 2012
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These plum trees also bear fruit. The shrine staff harvest the plums (ume) in May.Mar 31, 2012
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Taiko bridgeMar 31, 2012
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TurtlesMar 31, 2012
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The shrine's background is changed forever with Tokyo Sky Tree.Mar 31, 2012
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Plum blossoms and Tokyo Sky Tree.Mar 31, 2012
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Numerous plum trees on the way to Kameido Tenjin Shrine worship hall.Mar 31, 2012
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Wisteria bed is bare.Mar 31, 2012
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Kameido Tenjin Shrine and Tokyo Sky Tree.Mar 31, 2012
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Many students hoping to pass school entrance exams come to pray here. In Feb. and March, numerous plum blossoms bloom in white, red, and pink.Mar 31, 2012
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Made famous by woodblock prints from the Edo Period, Kameido Tenmangu Shrine (also called Kameido Tenjin Shrine) in Kameido, Koto Ward, Tokyo is dedicated to Sugawara Michizane, a scholar of the Heian Period (794-1185), a god of learning.Mar 31, 2012
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Kameido Tenjin Shrine is a short walk from JR Kameido Station. Small banners reading "Kameido Plum Blossom Festival" show the way to the shrine.Mar 31, 2012
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As one man lies at the bottom, everything is piled up on him. They even swayed the boat.Feb 21, 2009
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They carried bags of rice, barrels of sake, etc., and tossed them in the air. It became a contest for skill and strength. Their stunts are reenacted here for this festival.Feb 21, 2009
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The stunts gradually get more difficult and dramatic.Feb 21, 2009
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Fukagawa Chikara-mochi is traditional entertainment spawned by warehouse workers in Sagacho (near Kiba), Tokyo during the Edo Period.Feb 21, 2009
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Preparing for the finale.Feb 21, 2009
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Almost 1,000 kg is on this man below. This stunts were also performed at Ueno Park for US President Ulysses S. Grant when he visited Japan in 1879 after his term ended.Feb 21, 2009
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Fukagawa Chikara-mochiFeb 21, 2009
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After the tekomai geisha was the final act of the day. They were performed Fukagawa Strongman's Stunts. 深川の力持Feb 21, 2009
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The stage in Kiba Park and spectators.Feb 21, 2009
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Each carry a lantern bearing their name.Feb 21, 2009
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They always carry a flower hat, but I've never seen them wear it.Feb 21, 2009
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Fukagawa Tekomai Geisha performing at Kiba Park, Koto Ward, Tokyo.Feb 21, 2009
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They chant without instruments.Feb 21, 2009
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Fukagawa Tekomai geisha make their entrance. 深川手古舞Feb 21, 2009
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The Fukagawa Tekomai geisha make their way to the stage.Feb 21, 2009
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Kiba Kakunori Monument for square log rolling 角乗り碑Feb 24, 2008
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Kiba Kakunori Monument for square log rolling 角乗り碑Feb 24, 2008
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Statue of Ino Chukei (Tadataka) (1745-1818), Japan's first geographical surveyor and cartographer. He helped to produce the first accurate map of Japan. Monument built in Oct. 2001. 伊能忠敬Feb 24, 2008
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Chikara-mochi Strongman's MonumentFeb 24, 2008
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Torii gate on the east sideFeb 24, 2008
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Torii gate on the west sideFeb 24, 2008
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Portable Shrine Warehouse. Two giant mikoshi protable shrines are housed here.Feb 24, 2008
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Ino lived in Fukagawa and before he went off to survey Japan, he always first came to this shrine and prayed. He had studied astronomy, geography, and mathematics.Feb 24, 2008
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He drew a very accurate coastline map of Japan and first used his own money to finance the project. Later, the government recognized the importance and accuracy of Ino's work and increased its support. He did all this while well past age 50.Feb 24, 2008
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The shrine's happi coat has a design for the character "Hachi" (for Hachimangu) consisting of two pigeons. Pigeons are regarded as the messengers of the deity worshipped at Hachimangu shrines in Japan.Feb 24, 2008
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MikoshiFeb 24, 2008
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The most recent name inscribed is Kirishima (as of Feb. 2008).Feb 24, 2008
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The Ozeki Monument also has a Strong Sekiwake Monument inscribed with the names of outstanding Sekiwake.Feb 24, 2008
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The names of the Strong Sekiwake includes Rikidozan whose name is highlighted in white here. Rikidozan later became a pro wrestler and got famous for his "karate chop." He was Korean, and his hometown is not inscribed here.Feb 24, 2008
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Although the shrine no longer hosts sumo tournaments, it has maintained close ties to sumo ever since. As of 2008, Koto Ward has several sumo stables (Taiho, Kitanoumi, Musashigawa, Kasugayama, Oshiogawa, Ajigawa, and Tomozuna).Feb 24, 2008
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The Ozeki Rikishi Monument includes two stones inscribed with the names of Ozeki (those who never reached Yokozuna).Feb 24, 2008
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Stone for handprints and footprints.Feb 24, 2008
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In 1791, the fund-raising sumo tournaments were moved to Eko-in temple in Ryogoku. In 1833, official sumo tournaments started at Eko-in temple. In 1909, the first and original Kokugikan sumo arena was subsequently built next to the temple.Feb 24, 2008
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Ozeki Rikishi Monument 大関力士碑Feb 24, 2008
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This Rikishi Monument for Over 50 Consecutive Wins has 10 sides, and only five sides are inscribed with names. Which means only five rikishi have achieved more than 50 consecutive wins. One of them is Chiyonofuji.Feb 24, 2008
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Yokozuna Jimmaku KyugoroFeb 24, 2008
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At the time, only two ten-day tournaments were held annually in front of several thousand people. The sumo ring was located at the site of the present primary school next to the shrine.Feb 24, 2008
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The third stone awaits (still blank).Feb 24, 2008
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and the opening of sumo stables. Fukagawa (the area where the shrine is located) in effect became the birthplace of modern sumo.Feb 24, 2008
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The Yokozuna Rikishi Memorial Monument is also flanked by this smaller monument on the left. This is for sumo rikishi who acheived more than 50 consecutive wins.Feb 24, 2008
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Names of yokozuna inscribed on the back of the centerpiece stone. On the extreme left is Raiden's name, a special case who was never promoted to Yokozuna, but was certainly Yokozuna material during the Edo Period..Feb 24, 2008
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Names of yokozuna inscribed on the back of the centerpiece stone.Feb 24, 2008
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Names of yokozuna inscribed on the back of the centerpiece stone.Feb 24, 2008
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During the years when tournaments were held at the shrine, professional sumo saw many important developments such as the incorporation of the yokozuna dohyo-iri (ring-entering ceremony), the establishment of the banzuke (sumo wrestler ranking sheet),Feb 24, 2008
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Names of the first to fifth yokozuna on the centerpiece stone. The first yokozuna was Akashi Shiganosuke. The Edo Period's golden age of sumo was during the time of the 4th yokozuna Tanikaze and 5th yokozuna Onogawa around 1789.Feb 24, 2008
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Behind the centerpiece stone are 45 yokozuna names (from the first yokozuna up to Wakanohana I) inscribed.Feb 24, 2008
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From right to left: Musashimaru, Asashoryu, and Hakuho. Whenever a new yokozuna is promoted, a name inscription ceremony is held here.Feb 24, 2008
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The centerpiece stone is a 3.5-meter tall, 20-ton monument made in 1900 by the 12th yokozuna Jinmaku Kyugoro after collecting donations from business and political circles.Feb 24, 2008
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On the bottom row, right to left: Futahaguro, Hokutoumi, Onokuni, Asahifuji, Akebono, Takanohana, and Wakanohana (III).Feb 24, 2008
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In the top row, we can see from right to left: Asashio, Kashiwado, Taiho, Tochinoumi, Sadanoyama, Tamanoumi, and Kitanofuji. Inscribed are the ring name, hometown, and yokozuna promotion date.Feb 24, 2008
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In the middle row, from right to left: Kotozakura, Wajima, Kitanoumi, Wakanohana (II), Mienoumi, Chiyonofuji, and Takanosato.Feb 24, 2008
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Since the front side of this stone is full, it continues on the back as you can see here.Feb 24, 2008
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The stone has three rows with seven names each.Feb 24, 2008
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JimmakuFeb 24, 2008
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On the right of the centerpiece stone is this newer stone (added in 1983) inscribed with the names of the most recent yokozuna.Feb 24, 2008
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Shiranui verses...Feb 24, 2008
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The right stone shows Yokozuna Jimmaku Kyugoro.Feb 24, 2008
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The left stone has a drawing of Yokozuna Shiranui.Feb 24, 2008
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Main stone of Yokozuna Rikishi Monument is inscribed with "Yokozuna Rikishi-hi" (横綱力士碑) which means Yokozuna Monument.Feb 24, 2008
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Yokozuna Rikishi Monument (Yokozuna Rikishi-hi) at Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine, Koto Ward, Tokyo 横綱力士碑Feb 24, 2008
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In 1684, government permission was granted for holding fund-raising sumo tourneys on the grounds of the Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine. Sumo tournaments were then held every year at the shrine.Feb 24, 2008
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During the Edo Period, sumo became more organized and professional. It began with fund-raising sumo tournaments (kanjin-zumo) held at Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples to raise money for the shrine or temple's building construction and repair.Feb 24, 2008
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Inside Honden worship hallFeb 24, 2008
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The shrine has close historical ties to sumo. Sumo has existed in Japan since at least the 8th century, but modern sumo began to take shape only during the Edo Period from the 17th to 19th centuries.Feb 24, 2008
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Inside Honden worship hallFeb 24, 2008
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Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine, Honden worship hallFeb 24, 2008
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Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine, Honden worship hall. Koto-ku, Tokyo 富岡八幡宮 本殿Feb 24, 2008
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Main O-torii gate. The shrine holds various ceremonies and events including an antique flea market. The Fukagawa Hachiman Festival is its most famous festival held annually. The Hon-matsuri full-scale version held every three years (2008, 2011, 2014, etc.Feb 24, 2008
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Facing Eitai-dori road, the main entrance to Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine. The original shrine fronted the ocean, but landfills over the centuries have put the shrine further away from shore.Feb 24, 2008
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Stone marker for Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine.Feb 24, 2008
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Map of Basho's travels. Also see photos of Ogaki where Basho ended his journey.Feb 03, 2008
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Haiku poem by Basho displayed along Sumida RiverFeb 03, 2008
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Inside Basho Memorial Museum. Open 9:30 am - 5:00 pm.Feb 03, 2008
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Small statue of Basho in Basho Memorial MuseumFeb 03, 2008
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Rock excavated in this area.Feb 03, 2008
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Basho Memorial Museum displays a replica of the costume worn by Basho.Feb 03, 2008
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What the road looks like now.Feb 03, 2008
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Statue of Matsuo Basho.Feb 03, 2008
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Statue of Basho sitting at the site of Saito-an house before departing for the Tohoku region. 採茶庵跡Feb 03, 2008
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Basho Memorial Museum along the Sumida River. Near Morishita Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line. Address: Tokiwa 1-6-3, Koto-ku, Tokyo. Phone: 03-3631-1448 芭蕉記念館Feb 03, 2008
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Statue of Basho sitting at the site of Saito-an house. 採茶庵跡Feb 03, 2008
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Site of Saito-an Hut which was a 2nd house of Sugiyama Sanpu, one of Basho's disciples. 採茶庵跡Feb 03, 2008
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Near the southern corner of Kiyosumi Garden is the site of the Saito-an Hut where Basho departed for his Okuno Hosomichi trip to the Tohoku region. 採茶庵跡Feb 03, 2008
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There is a makeshift hut and a statue of Basho sitting. 採茶庵跡Feb 03, 2008
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Haiku poem by Basho displayed along Sumida RiverFeb 03, 2008
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Statue of Matsuo Basho, haiku poet. Koto-ku, TokyoFeb 03, 2008
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Statue of Matsuo Basho, haiku poet. Koto-ku, TokyoFeb 03, 2008
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Statue of Basho. Kiyosubashi Bridge and Sumida River in the background.Feb 03, 2008
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Site of Basho-an Hut at the mouth of the Onagigawa River where it meets the Sumida River.Feb 03, 2008
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Statue of Basho. A short walk away is the Basho Memorial Museum.Feb 03, 2008
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Site of Basho-an Hut, now a small garden with a statue of Basho overlooking the Sumida River. 芭蕉庵史跡展望庭園Feb 03, 2008
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Red bursts of chrysanthemumDec 11, 2007
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Bonsai-like chrysanthemumDec 11, 2007
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Girls in kimono pose in front of the flowersDec 11, 2007
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Flowery backdrop for picture-taking.Dec 11, 2007
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Girls in kimono pose in front of the flowersDec 11, 2007
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亀戸天神菊まつりDec 11, 2007
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Kameido Tenjin ShrineDec 11, 2007
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The kiku can be shaped and trimmed in fantastic ways. Very nice when you go and see them during shichi-go-san in Nov. when 7-year-old and 3-year-old girls and 5-year-old boys come to shrine in kimono.Dec 11, 2007
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Held every autumn, the Chrysanthemum Festival (Kiku Matsuri) at Kameido Tenjin Shrine displays many exotic and pretty varieties of this flower in November.Dec 11, 2007
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7-year-old girl in kimono on the bridge. Many kids in kimono visit shrines in Nov. when they reach age 3 (girls), 5 (boys), or 7 (girls).Dec 11, 2007
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Exhibition roomMay 03, 2007
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Communal toiletMay 03, 2007
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May 03, 2007
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In front of the fire watchtower is this open area designed as a fire break to prevent any fires from spreading further. It is also a gathering place with food stalls.May 03, 2007
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Video theaterMay 03, 2007
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