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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.
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JR Kofu Station
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Park in front of Kofu Station.
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Manhole with the symbol of Hino merchant, Shiga Prefecture
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Statue of Takeda Shingen.
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Plum Blossom Queen at Kairakuen StationShe was passing out maps of the garden. It was a nice touch to see two of these kimono beauties greeting us.
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Plum Blossom Queen
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At 271 meters high, Mt.Hachiman-yama was the site of Hachiman Castle built by Toyotomi Hidetsugu in 1585. Now home to Zuiryuji temple of the Nichiren Sect, some of the castle's stone walls still remain. MAP
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The 31st temple on the Saigoku (Western Japan) Pilgrimage circuit, Chomeiji (Long Life Temple) worships the Kannon goddess dedicated to long life and good health. It belongs to the Tendai Buddhist sect. This sign points the way.Accessible by bus from Omi-Hachiman Station.
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Musa-juku was the sixty-sixth of the sixty-nine stations or shukuba post towns on the Nakasendo Road. It is the seventh Nakasendo station in Shiga (following Echigawa-juku in Aisho). MAPMusa was one of ten Nakasendo stations in Shiga. There is very little left. Near Ohmi Railways Musa Station, a short ride from Omi-Hachiman.
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Nagahama Hachimangu Shrine torii on New Year's Day. Nagahama's most popular shrine for New Year's worship (hatsumode). MAP
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Saitama Stadium is a large soccer stadium built for the Soccer World Cup in 2002 and now home of the Urawa Reds. Way to Saitama Stadium 2002 from the train station.
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Omatsuri is actually a place name. The small settlement has a lodge and restaurant.
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Bus to Taba. The bus runs from Okutama Station in Tokyo. It is the only public transportation link with the village.
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These photos were taken during the Vodafone Cup with the Urawa Reds vs. Manchester United on July 30, 2005. Over 58,000 fans attended.
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Omatsuri bus stop for Okutama.
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I was in Okutama and noticed that the bus goes on to Tabayama village in neighboring Yamanashi. I got really curious and rode the bus to Tabayama. This is central Tabayama.
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Path to shrine with stone lanterns, and cars.
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Vodafone Cup with the Urawa Reds vs. Manchester United on July 30, 2005.
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Omatsuri bus stop for Taba.
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When I walked around, my planned 20-min. stay turned into a 2-hour walking tour of this pacifying place, full of mountains and a clear river. A delightful discovery. Suigen Park
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Stone lanterns
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Stadium entry
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On the side of the road near the bus stop, there is a trail going down to Tama River.
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Completely surrounded by mountains with a clear river running in the middle.
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Every three years (2017, 2020, 2023, 2026, etc.), the full-scale version of this festival is held in mid-Aug. The festival's last day is the climax with this procession of over 50 portable shrines. Led by this banner which reads Tomioka Hachimangu.
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A suspension bridge over the river.
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A few bridges span the river.
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Shrine priest on horseback. The start of one of Tokyo's Big Three Festivals. These photos show the festival's climax on the last day of the festival when over 50 portable shrines are paraded along the streets amid splashing water. It is the Rengo
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The shrine grounds was filled with cars on New Year's Day. Apparently, the shrine has no parking lot.
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Tama River as seen from the bridge.
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Omiko shrine maidens. On the previous day during the Sacred Carriage Procession, they performed sacred dances on a truck. お巫女
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Another entrance to the shrine
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Saitama Stadium 2002
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Tama River
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Tama River, looks very inviting in summer.
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Tekomai geisha. Their costume is colorful and partially masculine with trousers instead of skirts. Their right shoulder is "exposed" to show a peony flower (botan) design. They carry a red paper lantern imprinted with their names.
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Tama River, very quiet and peaceful.
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Upriver as seen from the bridge.
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Tekomai geisha. They existed since the Edo Period. They served as side entertainment at festivals. They only sing traditional chant-like songs called kiyari. 手古舞
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Crystal clear water of Tama River
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Torii gate to Kumano-sha Shrine.
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This troupe of 25 local women preserve a traditional art of Edo. They attend regular singing practice led by an elderly woman who was an authentic tekomai in her day.
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Haiden hall 拝殿
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Crystal clear water of Tama River with fall leaves.
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Hinohara village manhole
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Kumano-sha Shrine, the starting point of the procession or "Penis Parade." 熊野社
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Hachiman-yama ropeway stationA short walk from Hachiman-bori canal.
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Entrance to Chomeiji Temple. MAP
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Site of Musa-juku's Honjin, the town's exclusive lodging for VIPs to stopover or rest. Only the gate remains.
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Shinmachi-dori road with traditional Omi merchant homes. This area is also a National Important Traditional Townscape Preservation District (重要伝統的建造物群保存地区). 近江商人の新町通り MAP
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Ice sculpture of two rats. 2008 is the year of the rat.
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Okishima (Okinoshima) is Lake Biwa's largest island inhabited by over 400 residents, mainly into fishing. Short boat ride away from Omi-Hachiman's Horikiri port. MAP
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JR Sugamo Station on the Yamanote Line. 巣鴨駅
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This is early in the morning when the 54 portable shrines who had gathered in front of the shrine depart for the procession one after another.
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Trout fishing ponds for customers in warmer months.
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Inside Kumano Shrine. Notice the wooden penises on lower left.
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In Omi-Hachiman, Shinmachi-dori looking toward Hachimanyama. This area is also a National Important Traditional Townscape Preservation District (重要伝統的建造物群保存地区).
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Misty Horikiri Port in Omi-Hachiman. Boats leave here for Okishima island, Lake Biwa's largest island.
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In front of JR Sugamo Station
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Attendance number
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These photos were taken in Feb. Probably scenic in fall.
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Riverside fishing ponds
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In front of Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine on Eitai-dori road.
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Plum Blossom Queens in Kairakuen, Mito
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Portable shrine for Takeinadane-no-Mikoto who was a local prince married to Tamahime which Tagata Shrine worships.
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Shinmachi-dori looking toward Hachimanyama
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Honden Hall 本殿
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Fishing boats at Horikiri Port
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Sea of Red
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Mountain with a patch of green.
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Path to Otaki Waterfalls 雄滝
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Plum Blossom Queens in Kairakuen, Mito
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The second portable shrine and main attraction. It is 2.5 meters (13 feet) long, 60 cm diameter, and weighs about 300 kg. It takes 10 days to carve it from a cypress log.
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New Year's prayers amid snow.
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Here's one reason for the crowd...
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Boat for Okinoshima at Horikiri Port
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Bus stop. Notice the monkey crossing the road.
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Waterwheel 水車
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Front view. A new giant, wooden phallus is carved every year since newly-made objects are considered to have more purity and vitality.
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Wall
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Buying omikuji fortune paper
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And another one. Young pretty/cute girls in costume pass out flyers, but end up being street models for amateur photographers who have no girlfriends to shoot.
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Leaving Horikiri Port
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Manchester United vs. Urawa Reds
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There were many hikers on the bus, and I wondered where they were going, so I followed them.
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As the mikoshi depart, there is some entertainment at the Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine.
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It might look light brown here, but it looks more pinkish. It is carved in winter from a hinoki cypress tree by a master artisan wearing ceremonially-purified clothing and using traditional tools.
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Aizu-Wakamatsu manhole
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Shrine souvenirs
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They are happy to pose...
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Numerous monkey poop along the road.
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Waterwwheel (not working)
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Taiko drummers at Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine.
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Maiden poses with the giant penis. In the past, the phallus was attached to a straw effigy of a warrior, but it was deemed too raunchy and discontinued.
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Local Artifacts Museum (Kyodo Shiryokan) 郷土資料館。近江商人・西村太郎右衛門の宅地跡にある資料館
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Votive tablet
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The maid costume is all the rage in Japan, for several years now.
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Trail to waterfalls
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In front of the shrine, a shrine priest blesses each portable shrine as it departs to join the procession.
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Conch shell
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Shinmachi-dori next to Local Artifacts Museum
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Santa suit appears in Dec.
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Misty Omi-Hachiman coast
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Pretty scenic area.
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When I was walking here, I did not know there was a waterfall.
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The portable shrines are paraded through a route which will take them almost all day to complete, from 7:30 am to 3 pm.
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Banner with ukiyoe shunga-style painting of a penis.
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Local Artifacts Museum (Kyodo Shiryokan). Former residence of Omi merchant Nishimura Tarouemon. 郷土資料館
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The area is part of the Chichibu-Tama National Park.
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Path from above.
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The mikoshi are splashed with water in whichever way possible. This is in the middle of summer, so it's a good way to cool off.
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Another mikoshi with a wooden penis. For a good harvest.
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Inside Local Artifacts Museum (Kyodo Shiryokan)
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Torii to Benzaiten Shrine
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Good save
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Trail to Mt. Kumotori, Tokyo's tallest mountain. That's where the hikers were headed.
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Each mikoshi is preceded by a row of women carrying lanterns and wands. Also see the video at YouTube
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Nose jobI didn't see this among the souvenirs being sold. Wonder where he got it.
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Hachiman-yama ropeway takes only 4 min. to go up
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Musa's Honjin
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Inside Local Artifacts Museum (Kyodo Shiryokan)
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Pagoda and maiko
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Benzaiten Shrine
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Okinoshima in sight
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Someone injured
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Trail to Mt. Kumotori
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Waterfalls
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People in happi coats carry the mikoshi while shouting "Wasshoi, wasshoi!"
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Procession maidens pose with wooden penises. Tagata Shrine Honen Festival
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Connected to the Local Artifacts Museum is the History and Folklore Museum (Rekishi Minzoku Shiryokan) 歴史民族資料館
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Benzaiten Shrine
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Misty Okinoshima
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Crowd heading for Urawa-misono Station on the Sai-no-Kuni Stadium Line. It was a stop and go process.
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Tama River
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Otaki Waterfall
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Procession maidens pose with wooden penises.
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Standard uniform of portable shrine bearers (for both men and women).The headband may be tied at the front or back of the head. It may also be tied on the head like a bonnet. There is a variety of ways of tying the headband.
The happi coat bears the name of the parish or district the person belongs to. The same name is displayed on the respective portable shrine. The shorts are white and skintight. Worn by both men and women. Also called Han-momo or Han-momohiki. The white tabi (sock-like shoe) has a rubber sole.
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Soldier's uniform, History and Folklore Museum
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Torii to Tenmangu Shrine 天満宮
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Entering Okinoshima Port. Okishima is the largest island in Lake Biwa. MAP
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Getting nearer to the train station.
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By coincidence, I found this man-made waterfall.
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An observation deck is also provided.
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History and Folklore Museum
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Tenmangu Shrine 天満宮
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View from the observation deck
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Soldier's send-off flag, History and Folklore Museum
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Omikuji tied on tree branches
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Side of boat
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Waterfall
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Lots of people pose with the giant penis. Amid hordes of amateur photographers
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Omi merchant daily implements, History and Folklore Museum
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Okinoshima Port
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"Hey Ho, Let's Go!"
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Many foreigners also join in the fun. The giant phallus was originally about 1 meter long and paraded by itself by 4-5 people with no portable shrine shelter.
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Omi merchant house, History and Folklore Museum
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Fire bringing warmth
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Okinoshima Port and boat schedule
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Procession maidens pose with the giant penis. The giant phallus was then partially hidden by the portable shrine as it is today. But this made the phallus become larger to 2.5 meters, as if to compensate for this partial shielding.
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Omi merchant furniture, History and Folklore Museum
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Fussa manhole cover with Tanabata design
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Okishima Port
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Fishing pond
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Palanquin maidens.
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This mikoshi is being carried by all women, already soaked to the bone. They carry the mikoshi flat on their shoulders. This is called "Hira katsugi," literally "flat carrying."There are four basic methods of carrying a portable shrine. This is the most basic method where they carry it flat on their shoulders. This is called "Hira katsugi," literally "flat carrying."
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Omi merchant furniture, History and Folklore Museum 近江商人の帳場風景
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Another manhole with the city's flower, bird, and tree, and Tanabata.
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Basho haiku monument
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Sea wall
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Riverside picnic pavilions
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Gozensai ceremony before the start of the procession.
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Splash you. This is a day when kids can be mean to grown-ups. This little girl kept filling up her bowl and ran around splashing some unlucky person.I hope that's her school teacher.
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Omi merchant desk, History and Folklore Museum 近江商人の帳場風景
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Picnic pavilion with charcoal grill (for the fish caught).
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Gozensai prayer ceremony before the start of the procession.
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808 steps to Chomeiji. Chomeiji (Long Life Temple) worships the Kannon goddess dedicated to long life and good health. It belongs to the Tendai Buddhist sect.
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Honjin sign
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Former Ban family Omi merchant home which also served as a girls school and public library until 1997. Omi-Hachiman, Shiga. 旧伴家住宅Opened to the public in 2004 as a museum. 伴庄右衛門は江戸時代初期から活躍した八幡商人の一人で、屋号を扇屋といい、主に畳表・蚊帳を商い豪商となった。
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