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Walking toward Chinatown.92 views
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Yokohama Chinatown was jammed with people on Feb. 10, 2013, Chinese New Year. 92 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.92 views
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The lion plucks a red envelope containing money from each merchant. 92 views
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Pay a fee to ring the gong and walk through the palanquin for good luck.92 views
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Palanquin at Ma Zhu Miao Temple (Masobyo) in Yokohama Chinatown.92 views
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They think that this is the remains of the castle palace.92 views
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About the Ninomaru East Moat92 views
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Postcard of Commodore Perry and Ii Naosuke to mark the 50th anniversary of Yokohama Port's opening in 1909.92 viewsNaosuke's attackers overwhelmed his unprepared bodyguards within minutes. Wounded and defenseless Naosuke was further stabbed in his palanquin multiple times until he was dragged out by his topknot and beheaded by a Satsuma rogue samurai.
After the assassination, hard feelings continued between Hikone and Mito. But in 1968, the two cities put the past behind them and became friendship cities. Hikone gave white swans from Hikone Castle, and Mito gave plum blossom trees from the famous Kairakuen Garden.
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Inside Takehana Betsuin. Very impressive for a rural area.92 views
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Went to see the final evening and climax of the Kumagaya Uchiwa Festival on July 22, 2013 featuring ornate floats paraded in central Kumagaya.92 views
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Turn here from Route 365 to go to Sugatani Onsen Spa in northern Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture. 須賀谷温泉92 views
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The yabusame horse track. They first hold a Shinto ceremony at the shrine.92 views
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The archers first held a prayer ceremony in the Naihaiden Hall.92 views
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Hit target92 views
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A procession arrived at the river led by the Hikone Castle Ambassadors.92 views
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Near Nihondaira is Yui, a scenic point on the coast accessible by car.92 views
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Chihayafuru exhibition poster.92 views
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People cheer whenever they tilt this danjiri float.92 views
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Geisha/geiko from Gion Kobu.92 views
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Oni-yanma (オニヤンマ) Golden-ringed dragonfly. The largest dragonfly native to Japan. It can grow up to 110 mm. Found in most parts of Japan.92 views"Anotogaster sieboldii" by Hljboss - Own work. Licensed under Public domain via Wikimedia Commons - http://goo.gl/ghhKQj
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Model of an fire bomb.92 views
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Gate to the Daikan Yashiki. 92 views
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Pine tree needles92 views
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Koi carp92 views
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We visited Naoshima on a day trip from Okayama. We didn't see all the museums, but we did see the major sights.92 views
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Ferry at Uno Port going to Naoshima.92 views
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You can also sit on the top deck.92 views
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Approaching Miyanoura Port, the main gateway to Naoshima.92 views
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Park of outdoor sculptures.92 views
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Japanese snow monkeys (macaque) live in the Shiga Kogen Highland area in the Nagano mountains. They have developed a custom of dipping in a hot spring built especially for them.92 views
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The Jigokudani Yaen Koen snow monkey park, where the snow monkeys live, is part of the Joshin-etsu Kogen National Park in Shiga Kogen Highland.92 views
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These monkeys are obviously accustomed to humans and they seem quite tame and well-behaved. As long as you keep your distance and don't disturb them or eat something in front of them.92 views
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Jizo statues on the way to the Mausoleum of Tokugawa Shoguns.92 views
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Tomb of Shogun Tokugawa Ietsugu92 views
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Side view of Ieshige and Ieyoshi tombs.92 views
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Next to Zojoji is Shiba Park where there is Toshogu Shrine that used to be part of Zojoji.92 views
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Somebody made a tanuki model and placed it near the float.92 views
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You hear, "Shitaaaa-niii, shitaaaa-niiii" (Go down, go down!) by the tsuyu-harai dew sweepers who lead the way to tell people to clear the way and bow in respect. 下ニー 下ニー92 views
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I looked at this line and thought it would take at least an hour to get in. It was a hot, sunny day at 20 C on March 31, 2016 at 10:15 am.92 views
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Long line to enter Inui-dori, a 600-meter path lined with cherry trees along a palace moat. 皇居乾通り一般公開92 views
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Sakashita Gate on the other side.92 views
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Fujimi Tamon, defense house. 富士見多聞92 views
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It was still too early, about 2-3 days before full bloom. But this was the last sunny day before clouds and rain that were forecast.92 views
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Fujimi Tamon, defense house. 富士見多聞92 views
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They will do major gardening work from this year, so Inui-dori will not be open this fall and next spring. Have to wait until fall 2017 to see this again.92 views
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After Inui-dori, turn left and walk to Chidorigafuchi to see more cherry blossoms.92 views
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When you first enter the Hommaru Palace, you're in a room called the Nakanokuchibeya (中之口部屋). Take off your footwear and backpacks, bags, etc., are required to be stored.92 views
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They they all gathered and sat to listen to speeches.92 views
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Then the Budo Hajime started with all the martial arts groups practicing at the same time.92 views
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Aikido92 views
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In early Jan., it holds the Kagami-biraki (rice cake cutting ceremony) and Budo-hajime (martial arts demonstrations) New Year's event.92 viewsThis is a kadomatsu New Year's decoration next to the Budokan entrance.
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Year of the Rooster, 201792 views
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Otodome Falls in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka92 views
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April 16, 2017 For the 100th anniversary of Biwako Shuko no Uta in 2017, we planned a mini concert at Imazu.92 viewsI designed these T-shirts for this day. Also notice the Biwa pearl necklaces which I also had custom-made and gave to the girls.
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Keihan Line at Ishiyama Station.92 views
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Class 150 steam locomotive – No. 192 views
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To mark the song's 100th anniversary, a new song monument was unveiled at Kyoto University (Yoshida-South Campus) on Nov. 25, 2017.92 views
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Map of Izumo Taisha's central buildings centering on the Honden.92 views
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Entrance to Taikodani Inari Jinja Shrine.92 views
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Taikodani Inari Jinja Shrine's Haiden worship hall.92 views
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Taikodani Inari Jinja Shrine's Haiden worship hall.92 views
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Shrine office and souvenirs.92 views
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Taikodani Inari Jinja Shrine's ema prayer tablet for 2018, Year of the Dog.92 views
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Inside the shrine's old worship hall called Motomiya.92 views
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Walking back down from the shrine.92 views
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Shrine gate92 views
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Way to Inari Shrine.92 views
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About Yasaka Jinja.92 views
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Train tracks cross over the path to the Inari Shrine.92 views
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Adachi Museum of Art garden, Shimane Prefecture.92 views
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Handa Dashi Matsuri float in Handa, Aichi.92 views
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Kotohira Shrine has this unique affiliate shrine named "Kishima Shrine" (木島神社) which is the left half of this building. (The right-half shrine is Sarutahiko Shrine [猿田彦神社] for the god of transportation and directions.)92 viewsKishima Shrine is unique in Japan for these two koma-neko cat guardians. Shrines usually have koma-inu lion-dog guardians (to ward off evil spirits), but only this shrine in all of Japan has cat guardians instead.
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This is a statue of Yamato Takeru (日本武尊) at Otori Taisha. He went around Japan and defeated his enemies until he finally met his demise on Mt. Ibuki in Shiga Prefecture where sought to kill an evil god. 92 viewsThis god disguised himself as a white boar (another version says it was a serpent) who sprayed a poisonous mist that sickened Yamato Takeru.
He eventually died and when his body was cremated and buried in Kameyama in Mie Prefecture, his spirit rose from the ashes as a great white bird. This bird landed in a few places before finally landing here in Sakai, Osaka, where this Otori Shrine was built. "Otori" means "Big Bird" (not like Sesame Street, but more like a great swan or firebird).
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Kano Castle as it looked originally in Gifu. 加納城92 views
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Mt. Fuji in autumn with red momiji maple leaves. Narusawa, Yamanashi Prefecture.92 views
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Cathedral and Piazza del Duomo91 views
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Devil's Church91 viewsThis arch-shaped rock formation was called the Devil's Church by local inhabitants long ago.
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Our guide in the water91 viewsLassi, our fearless and dedicated nature guide, entered the frigid water to remove a log that was obstructing the boat landing where we were going to disembark for a short hike.
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Ahoy there!91 viewsOur boat cruised around a bit while we went hiking. The rock walls rise as high as 50 meters from the lake's surface. This photo has been digitally composited.
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Näränkä farm 元牧場91 viewsAt the end of the trail, there was a small clearing on a small hill called Näränkävaara where there was a farmhouse and barn. It was the old Näränkä farm.
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Lunch break91 views
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Sudden hail91 viewsSuddenly, it hailed. Our helmets came in handy for the onslaught of little ice pellets.
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Old Azuchi Tourist Office that was across the street from Azuchi Station. It's now inside the new Azuchi Station.91 views
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Johama Port91 viewsFormer site of Johama Port which was used from the 15th century to 1930. Boats from Lake Biwa came through a canal. Reconstructed in 1983.
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Sannomiya Shrine, at foot of Mt. Ibuki91 views
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3-story pagoda, a National Treasure91 views
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Inari-do Shrine 稲荷堂91 views
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Site of the proposed shinkansen station in Ritto. Not exacttly convenient.91 views
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Volunteer firement gather before going up the hill.91 viewsThe hill set alight by 300 volunteer firemen from all over Nara and prefectural workers who climb up the hill.
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Main observatory91 views
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Nagashima Kazushige substitues for his father, baseball hero Nagashima Shigeo, who was hospitalized.91 views
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Ginza 4-chome, Mitsukoshi Dept. Store91 viewsDespite the rain, all these people showed up just to see the torch relay. No one knew who would pass through here. But since Ginza was a major area of Tokyo, we assumed that it would be someone quite famous.
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Finish line91 views
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Canon lecture91 views
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Playroom for kids91 views
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Cherry blossom promenade91 views
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Cherry blossom shade91 views
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A steady stream of people came to see the exhibition of about 30 pictures.91 views
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The three mikoshi start to leave the Otabisho.91 views
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Practicing during no races.91 views
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8-man race for 5th to 8th place 男子８+順位決定91 views
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View of Lake Biwa from the lakeshore road.91 views
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Omi Ohashi Bridge91 views
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Residence91 views
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Shopping street91 views
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Both turrets connected by the Gojukken Nagaya Armory91 views
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Heiwado Dept. Store in front of Nagahama Station.91 views
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Hokuriku Line Electrification Memorial Hall 北陸線電化記念館91 views
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Yonbancho Square shopping center 四番町91 views
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Song monument and snow91 views
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Old JR Takamatsu Station91 views
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Rear stone: 古池や蛙飛こむ水の音91 views
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Shore road91 views
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Paleozoic fossil91 views
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Sumiyoshi Shrine is on the west side of JR Moriyama Station. This side has an area called "Fuke" written with the same kanji for "uwaki" (cheating on your partner).91 viewsI wonder what married couples think of living in this area...
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Giant Jizo statue stands 6 meters tall.91 views
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Small Jizo statues91 views
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Horse ride with a guide guiding the horse.91 views
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Tokonoma alcove in Ando House91 views
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Koi. Seems like a sumi painter just painted on this fish.91 views
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People crowd in front of the Horinkaku91 views
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Entrance to the daruma fair.91 views
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In front of JR Musashi-Itsukaichi Station91 views
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Chofu Station on the Keio Line 調布駅91 views
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Cherry bicycles91 views
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Completely surrounded by mountains with a clear river running in the middle.91 views
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Riverside fishing ponds91 views
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Waterwwheel (not working)91 views
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Horyuji Station, under construction in Mar. 2007 法隆寺駅91 views
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Verse 5 Song Monument facing Hikone Port. See more photos of Hikone here.91 viewsThe three-stone monument is in a good location facing Hikone Port. This photo was taken soon after the monument was built. Over the years, wild grass or weeds have invaded the monument plot.
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Biography of Oguchi Taro91 views
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For each verse (total 6 verses), I showed three photos and a caption sheet with my non-singable English translation of the verse.91 views「琵琶湖周航の歌」をイメージ写真付きで英訳された作詞と英文説明で紹介する写真展です。歌に登場する各地の写真や６番まですべての歌碑も英語で紹介。外国人も知って欲しい名曲です。英語の勉強にも！
2005年11月21日(月)〜12月4日(日) 9：30〜17：00
滋賀県大津市 滋賀会館 文化サロンギャラリー 入場無料
〒520-0044 大津市京町三丁目 4-22
Tel: 077-525-9995
HP: http://www.shiga-bunshin.or.jp/shigakaikan/
アクセス：
ＪＲ大津駅びわ湖口（北口）から徒歩5分
京阪浜大津駅からバス7分
名神大津インターからバス5分
京阪島ノ関駅から徒歩3分
1971年に加藤登紀子の大ヒットになったこの「琵琶湖周航の歌」は、昨年までに僕は聞いたことない。昨年の春に長野県諏訪市の御柱祭りを見に行ったときに岡谷市に泊まって近くの諏訪湖で散歩すると歌の作詞家である小口太郎（岡谷出身）の銅像があって「琵琶湖周航の歌」が紹介されて非常に興味深いものと思った。
英語で紹介したいなと思ってこの歌の英語版とイメージ写真をやっと完成しました。そしていつかこの歌を英語で歌ってもらいたい。歌詞を英語にすることはあまり難しくないが、それを歌のメロディに合わせることが大変。まだそこまで完成していない。もっと時間が必要。できあがったら、勿論また発表します。
この文化サロンは、サロン形の喫茶店になっている。
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Title: Lake Biwa Rowing Song - In Pictures and in English 「琵琶湖周航の歌」写真と英語に. Entrance to exhibition room in the song museum, Imazu.91 views
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Hachiman Primary School 近江八幡市立八幡小学校91 views
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There is a walking path around the entire park with two ponds.91 views
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Cherry trees91 views
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Hanamatsuri Parade on April 8, Buddha's birthday.91 views
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The temple itself looks so modern and ordinary that it does not look like a temple.91 views
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Pet memorial, Eko-in91 views
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Setting up the wooden target.91 views
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This is the second target at the center of the archery course. This is where the biggest crowd was.91 views
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A total of five gods are depicted in this sacred dance. Today, "Negi" refers to the rank of a Shinto priest. During the Edo Period, "Negi" referred to Shinto priests in general. 山の幸の神「彦火火出見命(ひこほほでみ91 views
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After the Shimekake, we walked further.91 views
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It was very steep and uncomfortable to sit on, so I decided to leave this place.91 views
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Everything is very ceremonial.91 views
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Map of Jinko-sai Route.91 views
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Isowatari. 磯渡り91 views
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Stepping stones, called Isowatari. 磯渡り91 views
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Ocean scull91 views
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Near the shrine entrance are the usual food stalls.91 views
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Inside Emukai house91 views
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The museum park has 25 homes from around Japan many were donated to the museum for preservation. Near Mukogaoka-yuen Station on the Odakyu Line. Closed Mon. Admission 500 yen.91 views
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Tokyo Marathon start line in front of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.91 views
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21 km point in Yurakucho.91 views
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From Shinagawa, they head to Ginza.91 views
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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.91 views
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Halfway point called Uchikoshi 打越. It's a small clearing and crossroads for multiple trails. Also a good place to harvest matsutake mushrooms during the fall (Sept. 23-Nov. 3).91 views
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One supermarket in Date, Hokkaido which has a waste vegetable oil collection box.91 views
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Staircase to the 2nd floor.91 views
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Entrance to Takeheiro. It's not open to the public unless you want to dine there. 竹平楼91 views
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Takeheiro on the left, along the Nakasendo Road in Echigawa-juku, Shiga.91 views
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Page from the Honjin's guest book. Shogun Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the last shogun, also lodged here and signed the guest book. Saigo Takamori also stayed here.91 views
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He skillfully used perspective and made the people on the bridge smaller as they were farther away. Really incredible and meticulous work.91 views
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Path to the To-in complex.91 views
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Hula dancers wait perform on the outdoor stage.91 views
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Tatsumi Yagura Turret at the southeast corner of Sumpu Park. 巽櫓91 views
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Kamo River empties into Lake Biwa.91 views
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Mimi-chan minus the body.91 views
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