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Nakano Castle, also known as Hino Castle, built in 1534 by Lord Gamou Sadahide (1508-1579). In 1582, when Oda Nobunaga was assassinated in Kyoto, Lord Gamo Katahide brought Nobunaga's wife and children from Azuchi Castle to Hino Castle for their safe
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The castle was abandoned in 1597. Only a few stone walls and shrines remain adjacent to Hinokawa Dam. This is one entrance to Nakano Castle. Map
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Path to Nakano Castle ruins
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Nakano (Hino Castle) in Hino, Shiga Pref. The castle was built in 1534 by Lord Gamou Sadahide (1508-1579).
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In 1582, when Oda Nobunaga was assassinated in Kyoto, Lord Gamo Katahide brought Nobunaga's wife and children from Azuchi Castle to Hino Castle for their safety. The castle was abandoned in 1597.
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Torii and steps to Inari Shrine
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Steps to Inari Shrine
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Inari Shrine torii
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Inari Shrine 稲荷神社
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Ryokyo Shrine 凉橋神社
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Well used by Lord Gamou
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Sanmon Gate 山門
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Hinokawa Dam Park 日野川ダム公園The dam is right behind the castle ruins. These pictures were taken in early May when flowers were in bloom.
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Hosenji temple in Nakano-ku, Tokyo. Belongs to the Shingon-shu Sect, Buzan School. 宝仙寺
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Hinokawa Dam Park and Mt. Watamuki. 日野川ダム公園綿向山
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Hondo hall 本堂
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Hinokawa Dam Park 日野川ダム公園
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Hondo hall 本堂
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Hinokawa Dam Park 日野川ダム公園
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Kobo Daishi statue
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Inside Hondo hall 本堂
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Inside Hondo hall 本堂
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Three-story pagoda 三重塔
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Goeido Hall housing Kobo Daishi image. 御影堂
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Temple grounds as seen from the Hondo Hall
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Pagoda and pile of setsubun boxes
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Wooden boxes containing the beans (peanuts) and mikan tangerines to be thrown to the crowd.
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Ceremony area
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Warrior monk procession 僧兵行列
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It is unusual or unique to see such a procession for Setsubun. 僧兵行列
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In 1951 when they were rebuilding the temple destroyed by the war, they found some items which were supposedly used by a warrior monk. 僧兵行列
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So from 1953, as part of the Setsubun ceremonies on Feb. 3, they started this procession of people dressed as warrior monks.
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They are not real warrior monks. Monks do not go to battle as they once did centuries ago. Also see the video at YouTube. 僧兵行列
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Rear view
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Warrior monks entering Hosenji temple. 僧兵行列
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This man must be the leader.
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Blowing a conch shell. One of the signals of battle.
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The warrior monk costume is interesting. The collar makes them look bigger and more fearsome. 僧兵行列
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The procession started at 3:30 pm at a nearby shrine.
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They arrived Hosenji at around 4 pm.
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Memorial service 柴燈大護摩供
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Instrument players
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柴燈大護摩供
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Setting afire
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柴燈大護摩供
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People line up to receive mikan
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Here you go.
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Bean-throwing started at 4:30 pm. 豆まき
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Bean throwing is called mame-maki. 豆まき
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Even this was unusual since they were also throwing mikan tangerines. 豆・みかん(?)まき
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People at the very front are not ignored.
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A tangerine hitting your head is probably painful.
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Tangerines are easily squished in your hands (juice squirting out) if you catch one.
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Also see the video at YouTube.
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Nakano Broadway is a shopping complex with a lotta otaku (pop and underground culture) shops. Anime, manga, figurines, etc.Short walk from JR Nakano Station.
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Go through the Nakano Sunmall shopping arcade first to reach Nakano Broadway.
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Expo '70 Tower of the Sun
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It had this cafe decorated by the famous Takashi Murakami. That's what I love about Japan, always something unexpected.
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Nakano Broadway Cafe decorated by Takashi Murakami.
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Cafe decorated by Takashi Murakami.
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Cafe decorated by Takashi Murakami.
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Cafe decorated by Takashi Murakami.
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JR Nakano Station North side
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JR Nakano Station North exit with PR banner for its cherry blossoms in early April.
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Cherry blossoms along Nakano-dori road near Nakano Sun Plaza.
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Cherry blossoms along Nakano-dori road near Nakano Sun Plaza.
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Cherry blossoms along Nakano-dori road near Nakano Sun Plaza.
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In front of Nakano Station.
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Sun Road shopping arcade in Nakano.
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Sakura confection
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Late June 2016 was the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' historic concerts at the Budokan in Tokyo. They arrived Haneda Airport on June 29, 1966 and played five 30-min. concerts at the Budokan from June 30 to July 2, 1966.A total of 50,000 out of 200,000 applicants got tickets. The Beatles were the first rock band to play at the Budokan, normally reserved for martial arts like judo. There was a big debate over allowing the Beatles to play at such a "sacred venue."
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To commemorate the anniversary, a photo exhibition of The Beatles in Japan taken by their official tour photographer Robert Whitaker (1939–2011) was held here in Nakano, Tokyo.
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The exhibition had a few rooms.
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During their stay in Tokyo, the Beatles were basically imprisoned in their hotel. But they managed to sneak out once or twice.
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Photo background with you can pretend you're crossing Abbey Road and take a picture.
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Beatles entering Budokan.
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Gift shop with Beatles souvenirs for sale.
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A company replicated the design of the JAL happi coats the Beatles wore. They were selling them at the exhibition so I bought one for ¥6500.
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The happi coats are not sold by JAL. The maker licensed it from JAL.
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Beatles T-shirt
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Beatles books
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Autographed Beatles photo
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Autographed Beatles photo
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Autographed Beatles photo
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Autographed Beatles photo
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Nakano Station platform
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Nakano Station platform
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Nakano Sun Plaza, a distinctive landmark and a symbol of Nakano Ward.
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Nakano Sun Plaza, near Nakano Station.
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Nakano-Sakaue Station on the Marunouchi Line subway
   
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