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Nobunaga's golden statue at JR Gifu Station.429 views
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Oda Nobunaga was played by actor Hiroshi Fujioka at the Gifu Nobunaga Matsuri in Oct. 2017.393 viewsHiroshi Fujioka is famous as the actor who portrayed "Kamen Rider" in the 1970s TV series. He's still famous and beloved in Japan and has had a very good career after Kamen Rider.
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Statue of Oda Nobunaga at Gifu Station. Personally, I have mixed feelings about revering Nobunaga this much. 376 viewsYes, he's a major historical figure, but he was also a ruthless warrior who killed a lot of people and caused much mayhem torching temples, etc. Yet he's worshipped like a hero today. A different time, different mindset, and different standard. The dark side of human nature.
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Gifu city manhole with cormorant design.374 views
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Stained glass at Gifu Station.294 views
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From 1:00 pm–2:00 pm, they parade on the main drag from near JR Gifu Station to the foot of Mt. Kinkazan, the location of Gifu Castle.280 viewsThese photos were taken on Oct. 8, 2017.
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Chacha, the oldest Azai sister who at age 19 became 51-year-old Toyotomi Hideyoshi's concubine.270 views
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The festival included a Cosplay Procession from 2 pm to 3 pm. ぎふコスプレパレード266 views
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Oda Nobunaga was played by actor Hiroshi Fujioka, famous as the actor who portrayed "Kamen Rider" in the 1970s TV series. 263 views
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Gifu city's main shopping arcade named Yanagase, made famous by enka songs. It's usually like a ghost town, but not on this day. Was bustling for a change.263 views
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Held on the first weekend in Nov., the Gifu Nobunaga Matsuri's highlight is a Sunday afternoon parade of people dressed in historical costumes centering on Oda Nobunaga (usually played by a celebrity), considered to be the father of Gifu city.260 viewsThese charming girls are Gifu's tourism ambassadors waiting to join the festival's parade.
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Nobunaga's golden statue at JR Gifu Station.260 views
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The matchlock gun battalion in formation and ready to fire their guns. 火縄銃鉄砲隊255 views
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Gifu University Wind Ensemble perform on a narrow street.255 views
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Chiyo, another native of Shiga, was the devoted wife of samurai Yamanouchi Kazutoyo.250 views
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Flags of Gifu's sister cities.245 views
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Chiyo was the devoted wife of samurai Yamanouchi Kazutoyo.245 views
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Local students also dressed in historical costumes. 少年少女時代行列242 views
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Saito Dosan who was once Gifu Castle lord. 斎藤道三241 views
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Chiyo was the devoted wife of samurai Yamanouchi Kazutoyo.241 views
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More police.237 views
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Chiyo was the devoted wife of samurai Yamanouchi Kazutoyo.235 views
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Following Nobunaga were the ladies: His wife Nohime.232 views
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This year, Oda Nobunaga was played by actor Hiroshi Fujioka. Nobunaga is one of Japan's most famous historical figures who started the unification of Japan's warring states in the 16th century. Gifu city really plays up Nobunaga as a hero and to228 views
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Local students also dressed in historical costumes. 少年少女時代行列226 views
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Awa Odori dance troupe from Nagoya also gave a street performance.225 views
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Go was the youngest Azai sister.224 views
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Gifu city celebrated 2017 as the 450th anniversary of the city being renamed "Gifu" by Nobunaga after he attacked and captured Inabayama Castle in 1567. The castle was renamed "Gifu Castle." 223 views
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Gifu's tourism ambassadors hold the parade banner. About 200 people were in the parade.222 views
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Taxi with Nobunaga design.222 views
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Lots of police in the parade promoting traffic safety.220 views
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Flea market at a small park. 金公園、金公園噴水前広場220 views
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Chiyo was the devoted wife of samurai Yamanouchi Kazutoyo.219 views
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Local students also dressed in historical costumes. 少年少女時代行列216 views
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Nobunaga's sister Oichi who married Azai Nagamasa and gave birth to three famous daughters in Shiga Prefecture.214 viewsOichi's three Azai daughters: Chacha, Hatsu, and Go. Oichi and her daughters escaped to Gifu Castle after their Odani Castle in Shiga was attacked by Nobunaga.
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Gifu University Wind Ensemble perform on a narrow street.214 views
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"BANG, BANG!!" Those guns are really loud. Even with my earplugs (tissue wads), it shook me and I could feel the shockwaves.212 views
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With tall banners and the surrounding foot soldiers, the parade's main character of Oda Nobunaga was unmistakable.211 views
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Chiyo was the devoted wife of samurai Yamanouchi Kazutoyo.211 views
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At JR Gifu Station, some outdoor entertainment in front of Nobunaga's golden statue. JR岐阜駅前信長ゆめ広場210 views
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Flags of Gifu's sister cities.207 views
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One highlight of the festival parade is this matchlock gun battalion. They stopped at the major intersections along the parade route and fired their guns.206 views
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Gifu Nobunaga Matsuri also had lots of side/street entertainment. 206 views
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Hatsu203 views
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Yamanouchi Kazutoyo203 views
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Go, the youngest Azai sister, married the second Tokugawa shogun Hidetada and gave birth to Iemitsu, the third Tokugawa shogun. The Azai sisters are perhaps Japan's most famous trio of sisters.198 views
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Yamanouchi Kazutoyo198 views
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Yamanouchi Kazutoyo196 views
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And the parade proceeded to Gifu Castle park.194 views
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Gifu Yanagase shopping arcade.194 views
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Lots of outdoor stalls.184 views
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