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Veranda facing a garden.87 views
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A long bamboo pole is used for balance.87 views
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Heiwado Dept. Store in front of Nagahama Station.87 views
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Kawara roof tile donations. 奉納瓦87 views
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Base of giant Jizo statue87 views
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Palanquins in the shoin87 views
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Jizo paintings 地蔵尊縁起絵87 views
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Memorial marking Itoh Chobe'e's house, right near Itoh Chube'e's house. Chobe'e was Chube'e's older brother and co-founder of Marubeni Corporation.87 views
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Ilf Doga Museum, works by Takei Takeo 武井武雄作品展示室87 views
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Room in Ando House87 views
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Statue of Hijikata Toshizo. 土方歳三像87 views
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It is difficult to pinpoint exactly why the series is so popular and enduring. It's probably a combination of several elements. Photo: Summary of all movie installments87 views
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Inside the studio set of Tora-san. Reconstructed with the original studio set materials used at the Ofuna movie studio.87 views
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Yoyogi Park with huge crowds of flower viewers87 views
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Keio Line train at Mogusaen Station87 views
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Tama River, very quiet and peaceful.87 views
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Fishing ponds87 views
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Message plaque, Verse 6 Song Monument, Chomeiji87 views
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The building is perfectly symmetrical on the left and right. On the left is the House of Representatives (Shugiin). 衆議院87 views
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On the right is the House of Councillors (Sangi-in). 参議院87 views
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What is this?87 views
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Built in 1828 and made of wood. It is the only tower of its kind in Japan placed outdoors. 宝塔87 views
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The area with the cherry trees is called Sakurayama.87 views
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"Senzoku" means "wash feet." One legend says that Nichiren washed his feet in the pond.87 views
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Sumo monument in Ekoin temple. Sumo matches were held here regularly from 1833 to 1909 when the Kokugikan sumo stadium was built.87 views
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This last god, called Oyamazumi-no-Mikoto, threw mochi rice cakes to everyone. He brings water, greenery, etc. from the mountains. 大山87 views
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Another log coming to the slope.87 views
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The ax man is ready to cut the rope.87 views
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They pass through the ring.87 views
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In the evening during 5 pm-6:30pm, a slide show lecture about Oguchi Taro and Yoshida Chiaki was given by Iida Tadayoshi, a song researcher. Held at a hotel in Imazu. 歌と映像でつづる「小口太郎と吉田千秋の物語」講演会87 views
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They introduced the three best designs. 最優秀作品はなく、３点の優秀賞作品を参考に保存会が決めた。87 views
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Rowing away from Sugaura87 views
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They refused to be pulled by the fishing boat. They wanted to row all the way home to Imazu.87 views
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Path through the grove of Eastern Skunk Cabbage flowers 座禅草87 views
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Duck species in the lake and the number of birds so far.87 views
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View of Wakamatsu Castle from Chatsubo Yagura turret87 views
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Kannon-do main worship hall and autumn leaves87 views
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Inside a passenger car. Almost the same as an ordinary train. Should be a wooden floor...87 views
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Now in Shinagawa, at the U-turn.87 views
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Ethnic booth (Afghanistan)87 views
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Torii gate on the west side87 views
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Steel railing to grab.87 views
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Inside Sato no Ie87 views
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Cherry blossoms and softball field87 views
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Statue of St. Shinran (1173-1263) in front of the plum tree which he planted. The temple also has a scroll written by Shinran.87 views
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The plum tree blooms in March.87 views
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View from Hondo hall.87 views
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Sankin Kotai: During the Edo Period, all the daimyo lords were required to work alternately between their own fiefs and the capital of Edo (Tokyo). One year at home, and the next year in Edo. Thus, the daimyo had to travel to and from Edo periodically.87 views
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The 70 rice planters are junior high school girls in colorful costumes. They are called Taume. 田植女87 views
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It costs 300 yen to ring this bell once. (Not supposed to ring it more than once unless you pay again.) Also see my YouTube video here. 三井晩鐘87 views
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Lake Biwa shore near Nagahama Castle.87 views
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Trout at Samegai Trout Farm (Yosonjo). The water flows from the Suzuka mountains and it's quite cold which is good for the fish.87 views
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The tall tree on a hill indicates the site of Imasu-juku's Ichirizuka or milestone. 今須宿の一里塚87 views
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Site of Imasu-juku's Honjin lodge.87 views
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Site of Imasu-juku's Honjin lodge. 今須宿本陣跡87 views
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Higashi Gomon Gate and bridge87 views
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Inside Tatsumi Yagura Turret87 views
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Dogs were fewer than cats. Kurawanko from Osaka. Based on the local dialectical word "Kurawanka" (Wanna eat?). くらわんこ (大阪 枚方宿鍵屋浦）87 views
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Sagawan actually has two other siblings. she's the cute little sister.87 views
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The hall lobby had posters showing Maibara's major sights.87 views
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The dance area is very big. Many of the dance groups are from local companies.87 views
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Final score, LakeStars 78, Osaka 81. The LakeStars lose their debut game by a heartbreaking 3 points.87 views
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Tokyo Apache Dance Team (equivalent to cheerleaders)87 views
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Dunk87 views
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Anthony McHenry87 views
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Darin Satoshi Maki87 views
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Entrance to Biwako Bunkakan museum. A lookout deck is on the top of this tower.87 views
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Now we stand in line to pray before the shrine.87 views
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Shrine ema tablets.87 views
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Near the Hondo hall were tents selling Obama food and merchandise. The sign celebrates the birth of US President Obama.87 views
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JR Obama Station platform87 views
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View from Obama Park.87 views
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Another part of Mishima Pond in summer.87 views
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Map of the Battle of Anegawa where Lord Azai Nagamasa fought against Tokugawa Ieyasu and Oda Nobunaga in 1570.87 views
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Line to receive reservation tickets to enter Toyota Pavilion87 views
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Trash cans for every kind of trash, emphasizing recycling.87 views
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Aichi Expo attendant87 views
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US Pavilion87 views
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Nordic (Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland)87 views
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Full of big game animals.87 views
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Kyuka Park cherry blossoms in Kuwana, Mie.87 views
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Map showing Sakamoto's historic preservation area. Sakamoto is a National Important Traditional Townscape Preservation District (重要伝統的建造物群保存地区).87 views
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Made of wood with non-sliding seats. This boat became obsolete as sliding-seat boats came to fore. 小口太郎たちがこういうもの乗ってましたね。87 views
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They also planted many cherry trees along the shore, but the trees recently died.87 views
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Another ceremony was held at 5 pm.87 views
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Pieri Moriyama, a new shopping mall near the lake shore.87 views
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Pelicans87 views
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JR Koiwa Station, north exit87 views
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The hikiyama storehouses line the main streets of Minakuchi. There are 16 hikiyama floats. However, only 6 or 7 of them are paraded on the streets during the festival.87 views
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Approaching Sanno Torii87 views
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About Toshogu Shrine in Japanese.87 views
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Entrance to Osaki temple. 100 yen donations are requested.87 views
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Next to the Kondo hall is the famous Mii Bell Pavilion (Mii-no-Bansho). It is one of the Omi Hakkei (Eight Views of Omi) depicted in ukiyoe woodblock prints. Dating from the Momoyama period, it is an Important Cultural Property.87 views
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Steps going to Issaikyo-zo Hall.87 views
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Yokohama Port was opened to the world in 1859, making 2009 the 150th anniversary of the port's opening. To celebrate, Yokohama held EXPO Y150 during April 28 to Sept. 27, 2009.87 views
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The dawn of Japan-America relations.87 views
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Across the road from Hajimari-no-Mori is Tomorrow Park, a smaller site, mainly an indoor theater for anime. Admission required.87 views
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Inside Dream Front in the waiting lobby were corrugated cardboard models of various boats. On the left is Hokule'a from Hawaii.87 views
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At 6 pm, the awa odori started. The first dancers here were the Mitaka Ginza-ren. みたか銀座連87 views
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The lobby featured chairs and benches with novel motifs. This seemed to be the most popular, sitting in a bowl of potato soup.87 views
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View of Yamagata on the east side of Yamagata Station as seen from Kajo Central.87 views
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Southern turret on left side of Ninomaru Higashi Otemon Gate. This turret is open to the public. 87 views
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Medical drawing showing pregnant Japanese women.87 views
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Tiger man.87 views
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The shrine also has a sumo ring. In the 13th century, Emperor Go-Toba visited the shrine and watched sumo performed by the local people. He offered a yellow cow to the shrine. This was the start of the shrine's annual sumo festival.87 views
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In the end, they gathered on the sumo ring and clapped their hands in appreciation.87 views
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Chin-tiger shoots but misses.87 views
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Luke Zellar.87 views
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Luke Zellar #40 passing to Ogawa.87 views
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Can-Can from another angle. This goes on until 5 pm on Sat.87 views
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The paper lanterns are lit with small electric lightbulbs powered by many car batteries. The batteries are put on the floats. They don't use power generators.87 views
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Unlike the daytime parade, at night they pull the danjiri slowly. No running. Slow enough for little children to pull the float's ropes. 87 views
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Inside the museum are life-size models of danjiri roofs on which you can dance on.87 views
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The danjiri floats turned here in front of Haruki Station. I heard that they were more radical in Haruki, but that wasn't the case.87 views
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I walked back toward town and saw Yaei Shrine. This is the shrine where the Haruki danjiri floats are blessed during the Miya-iri held on Sun. morning. 弥栄神社87 views
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Chair lift going to Mt. Shizugatake. This lift operates April-Nov., 9 am - 5 pm. Closed during winter.87 views
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Mt. Fuji as seen from Mt. Nyotai.87 views
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The trail continues to a clearing in the middle of the two peaks.87 views
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The round building has a gift shop on the bottom, restaurant on the 2nd floor, and a revolving lookout deck on the roof (free admission).87 views
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View from Miyukigahara.87 views
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Sifting through the rubble.87 views
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New Year observance schedule.87 views
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Main entrance to the floor exhibits.87 views
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Hot spring fountain as a hand bath.87 views
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Rowing a boat while dressed in yukata.87 views
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The greenhouse was closed due to reconstruction.87 views
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French Formal Garden87 views
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How it looks in May with azalea.87 views
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Unfortunately, I had to answer my cell phone during this performance and couldn't shoot the rest of their act.87 views
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People wave flags again as Naoko Yamazaki is introduced to speak during her homecoming ceremony in Matsudo, Chiba.87 views
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It was 1,300 years ago in 710 when Japan's capital was moved to this place in Nara. Hence, the 1300th anniversary celebration in 2010.87 views
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When I arrived, the Ayame girls were rehearsing their routine for the festival in front of this red Romon Gate. This gate was said to have been donated by Shogun Ashikaga Takauji in the 14th century. 楼門87 views
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Plaque behind the statue.87 views
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On the 3rd floor top deck, Uminoko has five cutter boats for 12 rowers each. There is also a motor boat. The cutter boats are used for rowing excursions. The cutters are named after waterfowl.87 views
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A trio of entertainers perform while passengers board the boat.87 views
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Mt. Mikami (Omi-Fuji).87 views
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Stone wall of a former gate of Edo Castle (now the Imperial Palace). There are steps to go to the top of this wall.87 views
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The breeders/growers belong to chrysanthemum clubs or associations which participate in competitions like this one.87 views
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The priest blesses the karuta players as he waves his sacred staff.87 views
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You can see their card winnings. The person who got the most cards wins.87 views
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After the bean-throwing, a short show by singer Yuusuke was held.87 views
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Hachiman-bori's highest concentration of cherry blossoms is near Hakuunbashi Bridge.87 views
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It was already around 10 pm. 87 views
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Group photo on the steps going to Monjuro tower.87 views
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June 9, 2011 (Day 6): Nagahama Port at around 8 am. This was the only day I accompanied the rowers on a motorboat to take pictures and videos.87 views
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Part of Sanposan Shrine can be seen atop on Kinugasa-yama. The festival is related to the Junishi Chinese zodiac. They sing about the dragon going up the mountain and slithering down as a snake.87 views
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Two people behind the mikoshi hold ropes attached to the mikoshi.87 views
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The second mikoshi Hachioji hits the pavement.87 views
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All three mikoshi are placed near the torii,87 views
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Shrine musicians play as the mikoshi arrive.87 views
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There was hardly any crowd control nor crowd direction. We just had to work our way through the lines when moving to another booth. Some lines extended all the way to the hotel behind the park.87 views
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Konosu City Hall. In front are food booths.87 views
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This stairway was also filled with dolls.87 views
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View of Matsuda town.87 views
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