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Joho Masashi runs down the court.82 views
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Iwasa Jun #5 is covered.82 views
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This spot in front of city hall is very popular to view the floats passing by.82 views
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On Sun. morning, the the danjiri parade is called "Miya-iri" which means that they are going to the shrine to be blessed. This is in front of Kishiwada City Hall on a slope called Konakara-zaka (こなから坂).82 views
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From Kishiwada Castle's lookout deck, you can see danjiri floats lining up all around to reach Kishiki Shrine. 82 views
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Inside the museum are life-size models of danjiri roofs on which you can dance on.82 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82 views
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Hiko-nyan and Magnee fires up the crowd. Hiko-nyan is a white cat wearing a red samurai helmet modeled after the one worn by Lord Ii Naomasa, the first lord of Hikone Castle.82 views
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Bottom cable car station.82 views
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In the Kitano area where there are many Western-style homes, the damage was not so apparent. But the interior sustained damage. None of the buildings collapsed though.82 views
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Collapsed 1st floor of an apt. building. I don't recommend living on the 1st floor of any building in Japan.82 views
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Amida-do Hall veranda.82 views
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Outside the walls of Nishi Hongwanji.82 views
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Photo for my next Valentine's card.82 views
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In front of Atami Station.82 views
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One of the prettiest train station rotaries in Tokyo.82 views
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Former Imperial Rest House (Kyu-gokyusho), an Important Cultural Property. This Western-style building was where Imperial family members rested while visiting the garden.82 views
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Part of the English Landscape Garden which is mainly a grassy lawn.82 views
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French Formal Garden is not yet colorful in early April.82 views
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You can enter the Taiwan Pavilion for free. Enter from the back.82 views
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Bridge over the Kami-no-ike Pond. (Upper Pond)82 views
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In April 2010, I went to see what the fuss was about. I can see Tokyo Skytree from my window at home in eastern Tokyo, so naturally I got very curious about this thing which seemed to have sprouted from nowhere.82 views
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On the balcony of the Former Imperial Audience Hall before entering the building through a side entrance.82 views
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Phoenix atop the Takamikura Throne.82 views
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A few of the guards were female.82 views
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The Aoniyoshi Parade reflects the Tempyo Period when Japan held exchanges with foreign cultures and when Buddhism was introduced to Japan.82 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82 views
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Previously, they held day-trip voyages for the public once or twice a year. We had to send in a postcard to apply. Usually over 500 people applied and only about 115 could get in. Now, due to a tight budget, they only hold these open house tours at port.82 views
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Open deck.82 views
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Map of Hibiya Park. It's a medium-size park with different areas with ponds, grassy lawns, benches, outdoor stage and concert amphitheater, and tennis courts82 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.82 views
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The breeders/growers belong to chrysanthemum clubs or associations which participate in competitions like this one.82 views
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View of Romon Gate from Shinmon Gate.82 views
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Hiroshige's woodblock print of Night Rain in Karasaki from his "Omi Hakkei" (Eight Views of Omi) series. 82 views
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Captain's meeting. They wear Chinaman hats.82 views
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June 6, 2011 (Day 3): Beach in front of Hotel Laforet.82 views
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Rest stop in Sugaura.82 views
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Rough timetable of the three portable shrines being hauled down the steep mountain. There are several points of interest (rough spots which are all named) and the approximate times when they will pass by.82 views
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A few shrine buildings near the bottom torii.82 views
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A shrine priest in full dress climbs down to my amazement.82 views
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Omi-Hakkei (Eight Views of Omi 近江八景): Returning Boats at Yabase82 views
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Old Maibara Station corridor.82 views
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Hina dolls in bamboo.82 views
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More dolls above the entrance.82 views
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Antique hina dolls were also displayed. These are from the 1920s.82 views
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They put away the dolls in no time.82 views
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Another festival site is the Elumi Konosu Shopping Mall in front of Konosu Station. They have a smaller pyramid of dolls and stage entertainment on the 1st floor's Central Court.82 views
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This boat carried the White Heron Dancers too.82 views
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Views of Matsuda from the Matsudayama Herb Garden.82 views
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Nihonmatsu History Museum 二本松市歴史資料館82 views
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Uji Bridge is also rebuilt every 20 years.82 views
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After crossing Uji Bridge, it is a gravel path to the shrine.82 views
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Toilet on the Akishio submarine.82 views
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Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Entrance dome in Oct. 2012.82 views
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Fried oysters in Hiroshima.82 views
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Back of the hula girls.82 views
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Behind Hikonyan were Nagahama's Azai sister trio (Chacha, Hatsu, and Go).82 views
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Although the kite left the ground each time, it didn't stay in the air for long.82 views
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Site of Kannon-dai temple that was here before the castle was built. Near Nishinomaru.82 views
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Going out the other end of Nakasendo Road in Yagihashi Dept. Store.82 views
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Nakasendo Road continuing after Yagihashi Dept. Store.82 views
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Pastries in the shape of Mt. Fuji sold at a Tomei Highway service area.82 views
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Takoyaki with pieces of octopus inside.82 views
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Rooftop garden for rent.82 views
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The Grand Front Osaka complex next to Osaka Station opened in April 2013.82 views
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About the water clock.82 views
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Narita-san is a large temple complex that includes a Japanese garden, including cherry blossoms.82 views
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Koinobori at Kameido Umeyashiki82 views
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A large willow branch sticks out from the rear.82 views
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During the Ofune-hoko's 500-year history, it repeatedly suffered from fires, but was rebuilt each time until 1864 when it caught fire caused by a skirmish (Hamaguri Gate Rebellion 蛤御門の変) at the Kyoto Imperial Palace.82 viewsNotice the boat rudder.
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Geisha/geiko from Gion Kobu.82 views
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Geisha/geiko from Gion Kobu.82 views
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Lantern dancers82 views
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The museum is a 10-min. walk from JR Nagahama Station. On weekends and national holidays, there's shuttle bus from Nagahama Station. Museum admission for adults is 600 yen. Half price for kids.82 views
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How the fire bombs worked.82 views
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How the war started and expanded.82 views
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Setagaya Museum of History is near the Daikan Yashiki.82 views
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Portrait of Lord Ii Naosuke, Tokugawa shogunate's chief minister. He was the lord of Hikone Castle in Shiga (Omi) Prefecture.82 views
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Bridge to Okayama Castle from Korakuen Garden.82 views
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From Honshu, most people go through Uno Station in Okayama to take a ferry to Naoshima. 82 views
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The ferry has large tables for groups.82 views
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The yellow pumpkin by Kusama Yayoi. This pumpkin is more famous than the red one.82 views
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Tsutsuji-so is the far end of the coast where we made a U-turn to head back to Miyanoura Port.82 views
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After walking 30 min. or so, signs of civilization. "Don't feed the monkeys and don't eat in front of the monkeys."82 views
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Why snow monkeys bathe in the hot spring.82 views
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The monkeys always go comb through each other's fur for lice.82 views
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Park staff throwing grain on the ground to feed the monkeys along the river.82 views
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Next to the monkey spa is a live cam which you can see online here. You can see the monkeys bathing during the day and see how much snow there is.82 viewsIf you visit the snow monkeys, you can tell your friends to watch you on the live cam (updated every minute).
http://www.jigokudani-yaenkoen.co.jp/livecam/monkey/index.htm
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About the Daibonsho temple bell82 views
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Foot soldiers. 徒士82 views
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At around 11:30 am, the procession resumed. This is Marching Band Hakone 21. マーチングバンド箱根２１82 views
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Mt. Fuji, Lake Ashi, and Hakone Shrine's torii in the water. This is a symbolic shot of Hakone.82 views
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The Irwin house and museum are open 9 am to 4:30 pm (enter by 4:15 pm). Closed Tuesdays and Dec. 28–Jan. 4.82 views
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They don't allow photography inside the museum.82 views
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Golf practice range in Katata.82 views
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Epicenter of the bomb that fell on Iwakuni during World War II. In front of JR Iwakuni Station.82 views
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Cherry blossoms at Kintaikyo is also famous.82 views
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Inside the main entrance called "Kuruma Yose" 車寄 reserved for the castle lord and other VIPs.82 views
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Side entrance to the reconstructed palace. We can enter and tour the completed portion of the palace here. Have to take off your shoes. Photography is permitted, but flash is prohibited.82 views
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Shoe lockers where you can store your footwear.82 views
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Very intricate overhead transom made of wood.82 views
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Another room of the Taimenjo (対面所) Reception Hall. 納戸一之間82 views
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Another room of the Taimenjo (対面所) Reception Hall. 納戸二之間82 views
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Hommaru Goten Palace being reconstructed.82 views
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Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium where the sumo tournament is held in July.82 views
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Exhibition rooms on the lower floors.82 views
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Palanquin for ladies82 views
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The Budo Hajime ended at 3:10 pm. What a spectacle it was.82 views
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Serving shiruko.82 views
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Memorial tablets for the deceased.82 views
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Ryoanji rock garden. 82 views
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Tunnel to the rolling, illuminated hills.82 views
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After staying in the temple for seven days, this is the room where Lady Murasaki Shikibu got inspired by an autumn moonlit night and started writing Genji Monogatari.82 views
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During Ishiyama-dera's display of the hidden Kannon Buddha, they also allowed the public to ring the temple bell for a small fee.82 views
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Inside the Tahoto is this altar for Dainichi Nyorai. 大日如来82 views
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Lexus LFA from 2009. Toyota's first super car. Only 500 were sold.82 views
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Kita Biwako steam locomotive 82 views
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0 Series shinkansen driver's seat.82 views
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Toba Castle82 views
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All shinkansen stations had platform chairs having the same color theme of blue and cream.82 views
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Izumo Taisha's Honden built in the Taisha-zukuri style as seen from the left corner. National Treasure. 本殿82 views
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It is unknown exactly what Izumo Taisha's Honden Hall looked like during the 13th century Kamakura Period. Based on the evidence they could find, five researchers built their own scale models of what they thought the Honden Hall looked like.82 views
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Old tsuzumi shoulder drum and koto.82 views
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Todaiji Temple, Nara82 views
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Tokyo Skytree and carp streamers.82 views
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Tokyo Tower with koinobori carp streamers in early May.82 views
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Shirahige Shrine torii, Takashima. One of Lake Biwa's best-known landmarks. It faces the shrine on land. Rent a bicycle or go by taxi from Omi-Takashima Station (Kosei Line).82 views
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Flanked by twin Pisa-like towers, the center had the Cassa Armonica (カッサ・アルモニカ), a bandstand used as a place where people could toss money.82 views
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On Caban Street, this drink vending machine designed like a bag. Toyooka, Hyogo.82 views
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About 500 people drag this boat along a 1,200-meter route of paved streets. They lay wooden beams on the road for the boat to traverse on. 82 views
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Posing with court ladies called the Uneme (釆女) chosen from an aristocratic family and who was in charge of food and drink.82 views
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Yokaichi's anchor truck81 views
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Julma Ölkky boat dock81 viewsIt seems that only one operator offers boat trips in the canyon lake during summer.
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