 Most viewed - Yokohama Chinatown Chinese New Year 横浜中華街春節 |
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Yokohama Chinatown's main temple called Kwan Tai Temple (Kanteibyo in Japanese 関帝廟). Busy with Chinese New Year worshippers. Dedicated to Kwan Tei, a famous general in the ancient Chinese Imperial army and Taoist symbol of integrity and loyalty214 views
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New Year's prayers at Ma Zhu Miao Temple Masobyo, Yokohama.214 views
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Chinese New Year at Yokohama Chinatown.212 views
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It was especially crowded from 4 pm to 8 pm when they held the cai ching lion dances (saichin in Japanese 採青). Two guys in a Chinese lion danced at all the restaurants and shops in Chinatown. Four lions were there. 207 views
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The lion dance was most dramatic when the lion stood up with one guy standing on the shoulders of the other. They are actually martial artists. The lion dance movements are similar to martial arts. 206 views
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Kwan Tai Temple (Kanteibyo in Japanese 関帝廟) in Yokohama Chinatown.194 views
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Although the temple has been around for a long time, this building was built in 1990. Very ornate. Revered by merchants. Kwan Tai Temple (Kanteibyo in Japanese 関帝廟) in Yokohama Chinatown.191 views
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Yokohama Ma Zhu Miao Temple (Masobyo in Japanese 横浜媽祖廟), dedicated to Mazu, the goddess of the sea and travel. The goddess spirit was split from a temple in Tainan, Taiwan. 162 views
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Yokohama Ma Zhu Miao Temple (Masobyo in Japanese 横浜媽祖廟) was built in 2006 to mark the 150th anniversary of Yokohama Port opening to foreign trade. Very ornate outside and inside.156 views
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Inside Ma Zhu Miao Temple Masobyo, Yokohama. Pay a fee to enter.156 views
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Chinatown gate.133 views
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Feb. 10, 2013 was the Chinese New Year's Day in Japan's largest Chinatown in Yokohama. Lion dances and firecrackers abound during the late afternoon and early evening. Gate near Ishikawa-cho Station.128 views
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I couldn't believe that this big truck was trying to go through the crowds.112 views
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This lion was pink.110 views
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Pay a fee to ring the gong.110 views
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A Hawaiian shop in Yokohama's Chinatown?108 views
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My first Chinese New Year in Japan, called "shunsetsu" in Japanese (春節). Glad to see that China-Japan relations are alive and well here, regardless of political differences.107 views
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Local bank Chinese style.107 views
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My video of Chinese New Year at Yokohama Chinatown on Feb. 10, 2013.107 views
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Lion takes the bait.107 views
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Inside Kwan Tai Temple.106 views
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Chinese New Year window display.104 views
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The lions jammed the streets with people wherever they went.104 views
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Another Chinatown gate.103 views
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Dragon on Kwan Tai Temple.103 views
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Your name in Chinese characters.103 views
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Yokohama Chinatown gate.102 views
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Incesne burner at Ma Zhu Miao Temple Masobyo.102 views
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During Chinese New Year's, one Japanese word to learn is "bakuchiku" (爆竹). It literally means "exploding bamboo." Of course, we call it firecrackers. They pop firecrackers at least twice each time the lion dances.102 views
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Ornate roof of Kwan Tai Temple.101 views
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Yokohama Chinatown was jammed with people on Feb. 10, 2013, Chinese New Year. 100 views
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Illumination for safety and security100 views
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Tree illumination and small pavilion at Yamashita-cho Park.100 views
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The lion plucks a red envelope containing money from each merchant. 99 views
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Pay a fee to ring the gong and walk through the palanquin for good luck.99 views
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Palanquin at Ma Zhu Miao Temple (Masobyo) in Yokohama Chinatown.99 views
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Walking toward Chinatown.98 views
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Dangerous for small kids and baby strollers.98 views
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The lion danced for a few minutes in front of each shop or restaurant. They also went inside and danced. The first lion I saw was yellow.98 views
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Crowd gathers wherever the lion is.98 views
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Panda entrance.98 views
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New Year's prayers at Ma Zhu Miao Temple Masobyo, Yokohama.98 views
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Incense burner at Kwan Tai Temple.97 views
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Gods of Good Fortune on a boat in lights.97 views
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More lion dances.97 views
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Yokohama Chinatown gate.94 views
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Lion bait.94 views
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Auspicious, gleaming souvenirs.92 views
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Yokohama Ma Zhu Miao Temple (Masobyo in Japanese 横浜媽祖廟) was built in 2006 to mark the 150th anniversary of Yokohama Port opening to foreign trade.83 views
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Inside Yokohama Chinatown's main temple called Kwan Tai Temple (Kanteibyo in Japanese 関帝廟).82 views
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Yokohama Chinatown's main temple called Kwan Tai Temple (Kanteibyo in Japanese 関帝廟). Busy with Chinese New Year worshippers. Dedicated to Kwan Tei, a famous general in the ancient Chinese Imperial army and Taoist symbol of integrity and loyalty81 views
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Dragon80 views
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Carved pillar78 views
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Inside Yokohama Ma Zhu Miao Temple (Masobyo in Japanese 横浜媽祖廟)78 views
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Yokohama Chinatown's main temple called Kwan Tai Temple (Kanteibyo in Japanese 関帝廟). Busy with Chinese New Year worshippers. 78 views
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New Year's events held on the weekends following Chinese New Year's.77 views
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Chinese acrobat.76 views
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Red and gold everywhere.76 views
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Ornate ceiling.75 views
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Chinese acrobat.74 views
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