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Monument for Konishi Yukinaga's station. 小西 行長陣跡293 views
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Raising a pole in front of Inazawa Station293 views
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Cloth strips (100 yen each) to ward off bad luck 厄除けの ”なおいぎれ” 初穂料 １本 １００円293 views
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The Onbashira Festival's main event takes place at four different times in early April and early May, centering on Chino city and Shimosuwa town. It is the festival of Suwa Taisha Shrine consisting of the Kami-sha Shrine and Shimo-sha Shrine.293 views
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Azalea Garden and Nezu Shrine gate 楼門（国指定重文）293 views
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House on the Nakasendo Road in Takamiya-juku which was one of the largest post towns. By 1843, the population was 3,560. There was one Honjin, two Waki Honjin, and 23 hatago inns.293 views
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Entertainment during Sagami Giant Kite Festival292 views
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Gondola on left, castle on right.292 viewsThe castle is a short hike from the gondola station.
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Shrine maidens ready to toss the mochi at Hokoku Shrine. Another highlight of Toka Ebisu.292 views
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Carp streamer caught at Kanna-machi, Gunma292 views
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Every once in a while, they raise their pole.292 views
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Tokyo Station Yaesu North Entrance is where long-distance buses drop you off. （Not a boarding bus stop.) The Yaesu South Entrance is where you board long-distance buses.292 views
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"Miyako Odori" poster in English.292 views
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Tokyo Toden streetcar pass by cherry trees near Arakawa 2-chome Station.292 views
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They pose in front of the stage and bowed before going backstage.292 views
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Showa-Shinzan closeup. Still steaming.292 views
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From Kashiwabara-juku, heading toward Samegai-juku.292 views
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Imazu Junior High School female students rowing in the 3rd Imazu Regatta.292 views
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He stomps the ground to drive away evil.292 views
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Well, it was a very photogenic performance. Someday, I'd like to see foreigners dance with them.292 views
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Ise Jingu Shrine's Naiku (Inner Shrine) is the main and most popular shrine at Ise. The shrine is rebuilt every 20 years and 2013 will mark the completion of the new shrine to replace the old one built in 1993.292 views
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Projectile of a "Mutsu" class battleship.292 views
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Portrait Studio Services291 views写真館 - "Shashinkan" (the last three characters on the bottom line) is portrait studio. This sign is outside a portrait studio advertising its basic services.
From top to bottom:
Ki'nen shashin （記念写真）: Literally "commemorative photo" which could be any kind of portrait--of family, children, etc., for any kind of occasion like coming-of-age day, graduation, etc.
Shutchō shashin （出張写真）: Location shoot. A photographer can be dispatched to any location for any type of shoot such as wedding receptions, children's track meets, etc.
Shōmei shashin （証明写真）: ID photos.
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Giving New Year's prayers at Taga Taisha shrine.291 views
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Merchant's house291 views
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Gokuraku-bashi Bridge291 views
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Anpan Man (statue)291 viewsKids could have their picture taken with these characters.
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Sakurajima 桜島291 viewsPart of Kirishima-Yaku National Park.
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The famous red underwear. Supposed to keep you warmer. For men and women.291 views
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Great relief for the eyes after seeing so much red and pink. Yellow azaleas.291 views
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Side view of 300-year-old pine tree291 views
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Gotokuji temple's Hondo Main Hall, Setagaya, Tokyo. Ii clan's family temple. 本堂291 views
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Manhole in Konan, Shiga.291 views
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4. The large belly is for being calm as well as bold...291 views
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Yamabushi--mountain ascetic priests. They carried a conch-shell-like instrument.290 views
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To Mt. Azuchi where Azuchi Castle once stood in Omi-Hachiman. If you don't have a car, rent a bicycle at Azuchi Station (or ride a taxi). The castle site is not very far from Azuchi Station by bicycle.290 views
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Osaka-zuki red plum blossoms 大盃290 viewsOsaka-zuki
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Manhole with the symbol of Hino merchant, Shiga Prefecture290 views
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Children lead the way for a float at Kawagoe Festival.290 views
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The torch is positioned at the corners. It is totally dark when the torches are lit.290 views
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Stairs to exit the platform.290 views
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The frog is Sarutahiko's messenger. Frog is called "kaeru" in Japanese, which is a homonym for the another word meaning "return home." If you travel a lot, pray here for a safe return. 夫婦岩290 views
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The Takaoka Daibutsu stands 15.85 meters high, weighing 65 tons. Japan's largest copper statue. Takaoka, Toyama290 views
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Display case of dolls and cells290 views
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Poster for the Katsushika Shobu (Iris) Matsuri Festival held at Mizumoto Park and Horikiri Iris Garden. 葛飾菖蒲まつり290 views
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Rikishi waiting his turn to go in.290 views
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Yokozuna Hakuho and his yokozuna rope belt.290 views
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Throwing mochi. The mochi was bare and dry, hard as a rock. 290 views
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He extends his arms to show that he conceals no weapons. I'm not too crazy about the way Asashoryu does the dohyo-iri though. A few little details make it less dignified.290 views
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Kazusa Junisha Matsuri Festival, Ichinomiya, Chiba on Sept. 13, 2009.290 views
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Mt. Fuji as seen from Nihondaira's Ginbodai. Even sunny days can be hazy, but at least Mt. Fuji was visible when I went in mid-March. It was too hazy to see the Izu Peninsula.290 views
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Wet monkey289 views
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Shorinzan Daruma Temple 少林山達磨寺289 viewsDaruma offerings on both sides of the temple.
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Ueno Park at night289 views
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At the bottom of the slope is a huge crowd watching the spectacle, Ki-otoshi or Log Drop, Onbashira-sai Festival.289 views
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During July-Aug. 2007, I helped to make the Yokaichi giant kite at the annex of the Yokaichi Giant Kite Museum.where the giant kite is made. Every three years, the giant kite, flown every May in Higashi-Omi, is replaced by a new kite bearing a new design.289 viewsThe new kite was made during July-Aug. 2007, taking about 30 days. The kite is made by volunteers from the public under the instruction of the Yokaichi Giant Kite Preservation Society. For the first time, I helped make this giant kite which was first flown successsfully on May 25, 2008 at the annual kite festival.
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Shizuoka manhole289 views
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See, hear, nor speak no evil.289 views
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Double car hop battle.289 views
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The Saio drinks the tea.289 views
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Teppozu Inari Shrine, near Hatchobori Station on the Hibiya subway line.289 views
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Aloha from Hawaii, Hiko-nyan!!289 views
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9 Dec. 2009 --- Naoko Yamazaki dons a training version of her shuttle launch and entry suit in preparation for a training session in the Space Vehicle Mock-up Facility...289 views9 Dec. 2009 --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, STS-131 mission specialist, dons a training version of her shuttle launch and entry suit in preparation for a training session in the Space Vehicle Mock-up Facility at NASA's Johnson Space Center. United Space Alliance suit technician Toni Cost-Davis assisted Yamazaki.
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Sento-kun at JR Nara Station.289 views
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Magistrate Procession 奉行288 views
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Townsend Harris and Commodore Perry, played by Americans from Yokosuka Naval Base. 黒船来航・浦賀奉行288 views
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Symbol of Ritto and Ritto Station288 views
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Statue of Chiba-no-suke Tsuneshige and Chiba Castle tower 千葉介常重288 viewsLord Chiba-no-suke Tsuneshige was the founder of Chiba Castle in 1126.
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View from mountain top, Kanna-machi town seen below.288 views
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Center of Ainokura288 views
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Toka Ebisu, Imamiya Ebisu Shrine, Osaka288 views
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Only Ii Naosuke's grave has a sign explaining about him.288 views
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YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 28, 2008) Sailors spell out "Sayonara" on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as the ship departs Yokosuka, Japan for the final time.288 viewsYOKOSUKA, Japan (May 28, 2008) Sailors spell out "Sayonara" on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as the ship departs Yokosuka, Japan for the final time. Sayonara is Japanese for "goodbye." Kitty Hawk will be replaced by the nuclear-powered aircraft carier USS George Washington (CVN 73). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kyle D. Gahlau (Released
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Club Alliance and gate to the US Navy Base.288 views
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Tama Zoo manhole, Tokyo.288 views
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The Hachioji Matsuri is Hachioji's biggest event of the year. Held during the first weekend (Fri-Sun.) of Aug., it is basically a festival of ornate floats paraded around the main streets near JR Hachioji Station. 288 views
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To mark the 700th anniversary of Asakusa Sanja Matsuri Festival in 2012, a boat procession was held on Sumida River on March 18, 2012. The last time they did this was in 1958. 288 views
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On the nearby shore, a few more maple trees.288 views
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This is an old, hand-tinted postcard of Kameido Tenmangu Shrine from the early 20th century. It mimics the woodblock print.287 views
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Stuffed reindeer トナカイ287 viewsAt Helsinki Airport, a gift shop was selling reindeer furs for about 60 eur. I was tempted to buy one. The gift shop also sold canned reindeer meat (as well as bear and elk meat) and reindeer salami. In Finnish, reindeer is called "poro," and in Japanese, "tonakai."
Until I visited Finland, I thought reindeer were fictional animals since I knew that there couldn't be any animals which could pull a sled and fly in the air. I was delighted to find that reindeer were real animals and they looked just like the ones that pull Santa Claus. They just cannot fly. And none have a red nose. (Correct me if I'm wrong.)
Here's a picture of a real reindeer I took in Finland.
ヘルシンキ空港でトナカイの毛皮を売っていた。着る用ではなく、布団でも使えるもの。約60 eur。フィンランドではトナカイがよく見かけた。
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Umi Jigoku (Ocean Hell) 海地獄287 views
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The man holds the 90th Anniversary tour sign as a guide for the tour guests.287 views
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Pikachu, Astro Boy, Doraemon287 views
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Statue of Matsuo Basho, haiku poet. Koto-ku, Tokyo287 views
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The new JR Sapporo Station is definitely the city's most noticeable change in recent years. It is a huge complex, a far cry from the old train station.287 views
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Near Kinomoto Station is Jizo-zaka road, a slightly sloping cobblestone road leading to the Jizo-in temple. During the annual Kinomoto Jizo Ennichi Festival held on Aug. 22-25, this road is packed with food stalls and people going to worship. 地蔵縁日287 views
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Woman with flowers. She's wearing two rings on her left hand. She looks like a wife alright. How can you tell? Well, her kimono has a plain design, and the word "married" is written on her face.287 views
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A woman samurai287 views
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Kiyosu Castle, Aichi Prefecture. Oda Nobunaga moved to Kiyosu Castle from Nagoya Castle in 1555. From Kiyosu Castle, he went to defeat the Imagawa at the Battle of Okehazama.287 views
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Moon-viewing stage 勧月舞台 and cherry blossoms at Miidera with Lake Biwa in the background.287 views
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In the Shimin Hiroba was also this space.287 views
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They showed beautiful kimono by models dressed to reflect the past.287 views
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The kimono had flowery designs, but not sure if they were orchids.287 views
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The music was very spacy.287 views
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Like most major Buddhist temples, Sensoji temple in Asakusa holds its Hanamatsuri to mark Buddha's birthday on April 8. Hana Matsuri sign at Kaminarimon Gate.287 views
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Kuusamo Nature Photo 2005 Program プログラム286 viewsCover of the program distributed free. It has the schedule of all the slide shows and introduces the photographers. Cover photo (bird with firey eyes) by Rob Jordan from the UK.
Below is the complete program schedule taken from this program (in Finnish only):
Friday, September 9
KUUSAMOTALO
Musiikkiesitys klo 18 8 €
Muu ohjelma 19.15 alkaen 6 €
Alle 12 v. vapaa pääsy
Viikonloppukortti 9.-11.9. 35 €
Viikkokortti 9.-18.9. 70 €
Juontaja: Markku Heikkilä
17.00 Näyttelyjen avaus (vapaa pääsy)
Kuusamon kaupunginvaltuuston pj Matti Heikkilä
18.00 Ankaruusindeksi
musaa ja luontokuvia, DVD + live
Työryhmä: Käsmä-Harju-Salmirinne
Luontokuvat: Lassi Rautiainen
18.30 TAUKO (Intermission)
19.10 Nature Photo valokuvakisan tulokset 30’
Metsähallituksen puheenvuoro
Japanin luonnon esittelyä
Introduction to Nature in Japan Philbert "Phil" Ono, Japan 45’,
20.30 Tauko
21.00 Terra Borealis 50’, slides
Andy Horner, Ahvenanmaa
Yellowstone 20’ slides 6x4,5
Mara Fuhrmann, Saksa
22.15 Tauko
22.30 Päin seiniä
Jorma Luhta (ulkona, sateella sisällä)
Sat., September 10
Juontaja: Hannele Pappila
10.00 Avaus Hannele Pappila
10.15 Maisemakuvan traditioita
Ismo Luukkonen
11.00 Myyttinen maisema - kuvia saamelaisten
pyhistä paikoista
Arvid Sveen, Norja
11.45 Tunturi ja Meri – maisemakuvia Finnmarkista
Sonja Siltala, Norja
12.30 TAUKO
13.30 Luontomuseo
Ilkka Halso
14.15 Lost in between - pakolaisena pohjoisessa
Minna Kurjenluoma
15.30 Fields Studies
Martina Motzbächel
16.15 TAUKO
16.45 Maan ja taivaan välillä
Tauno Kohonen
17.30 Maisemakuvaajan ylä- ja alamäkiä
Kalervo Ojutkangas
18.00 TAUKO
18.15 - Japanilaisen luontokuvan traditioita
19.15 Nature Photography in Japan Philbert "Phil" Ono, Japan
Sun., September 11
Juontaja: Markku Heikkilä
10.00 Japanilaisten luontokuvaajien esittelyä 50’
Three Japanese Nature Photographers Philbert "Phil" Ono, Japan
Luontokuvii Turust - ei virallissi mut torellissi 20’
Markku Heikkilä
11.15 Tauko
11.30 Pohjoisen luontokuvaajat ry 50’
Luontoa läheltä - Erkki Toppinen
Mullan tuoksua ja purojen solinaa -
Markku Välitalo
Evoluutiota vai sattumaa? - Jari Wilenius
Digiuutisia, Canon 10’
12.30 Tauko
13.30 Saamenmaa, DVD-esitys Lapista 28’
Pekka Antikainen
Iceland, slides 6x4,5 35’
Mara Fuhrmann, Saksa
14.40 Tauko
15.00 Den extrema naturbilden 20’
Andy Horner, Ahvenanmaa, slides
Siipiveikot - tilannekuvia linnuista 30’, flap top
Tomi Muukkonen, Jari Peltomäki,
Markus Varesvuo
16.00 Päätös
Mon., September 12
Juontaja ja tulkki: Kaari Saarma
18.00-21.30 VIRON LUONTOA
Viron vuoden luontokuvat 10’
Eestimaa energiad: retk läbi aasta / Viron
energiat: retki läpi vuoden, 30’ Arne Ader
Precious moments with Estonian birds and
landscapes / Lintuja ja maisemia, 30’
Mati Kose
Tauko 15’
Mielikuvia ja mielitekoja – abstrakteja kuvia
luonnosta, 20’ Kaari Saarma
Luonto kaupunkilaisen silmissä, 20’
Heiko Kruusi
Tauko 15’
Tiny diversity / Hyönteisten maailmasta, 30’
Urmas Tartes
Maalaispojan maisemat 15’, Tõnu Ling
(September 13-14, optional photo safari trips)
Thu., September 15
Juontaja: Jaakko Heikkinen
18.00-21.30 SAKSAN KUVAAJIEN ILTA
Lepakot, Dietmar Nill 60’
Tauko 15’
Revontulet 30’ ja Kaakkuri 30’,
Hinrich Basemann
Tauko 15’
Paradise in Packice / Huippuvuorilla 50’
Karl-Heinz Georgi
Fri., September 16
Juontaja: Jaakko Heikkinen
18.00 Sävystä sävyyn - erämaan hengessä
Kuvanauhalle leikattu valokuvaesitys luonnon
väreistä livenä soitetun pianon säestyksellä
Kuvat: Hannu Hautala
Piano: Heikki Sarmanto
Kuvanauhan leikkaus: Lauri Kettunen
18.45 Tauko
19.00 Onnen Maa 40’
Hannu Hautala
Kaksi taivasta 20’
Fabrizio Carbone, Italia
20.00 Tauko
20.30 Safareilla
Annelie Utter, Ruotsi
21.30 Tauko
21.45 Kotkia ja muita lintuja
Der wilde Osten – von Schreiadler, Seeadler und
vielen andere fliegende Vögel
Dietmar Nill, Saksa
Sat., September 17
Juontaja: Juha Säkkinen
10.00 Digimaailma
Sakari Nenye
11.15 Tauko
11.30 Digimaailma jatkuu
12.45 Safareilla 20’
Annelie Utter
13.10 Tauko
14.00 Namibian Farytale / Namibiassa 35’
Karl-Heinz Georgi, Saksa
Arktis 30’
Hinrich Basemann, Saksa
15.10 Tauko
15.20 The secret lake of the firey eyes / Palavien
silmien salaperäinen järvi
Rob Jordan, Englanti
16.30 Tauko
17.00 Luontolyriikkaa
Heikki Sarmannon sävellyksiä suomalaiseen
lyriikkaan (mm. Leino ja Hellaakoski)
Piano: Heikki Sarmanto
Solisti: Maija Hapuoja
Kuvitus: Kaamoskamera:
Paavo Hamunen, Mika Jaakkola, Matti Jääskö, Heikki Ketola, Ritva Larikka, Janne Moilanen, Verner Nivala, Marketta Tornberg ja Petteri Törmänen
Sun., September 18
Juontaja: Juha Säkkinen
Teema: luontofilmit
10.00 Paimen ja kitara, musavideo 4’
Johannes Lehmuskallio
Paimen-filmi 60’
Markku ja Johannes Lehmuskallio
11.15 Tauko
11.30 Digivideo, Lauri Kettunen
12.30 Tauko
13.00 Nenetsien kulttuuria 10’
Seitsemän laulun matkassa, filmi 25’
(Pekka Martevo)
Uhri, filmi 52’
Anastasia Lapsui, Johannes ja Markku Lehmuskallio
14.40 Tauko
15.00 Korpi – legenda Ludvig Löppösestä
video 30’
Pekka Koskinen ja työryhmä
15.40 Päätös
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Tsukubusuma Shrine (National Treasure)286 views
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One of the Big Three Festivals in Tohoku, the Kanto Matsuri has men in happi coats balancing tall paper lantern-bedecked bamboo poles, called kanto, on their foreheads, shoulders, hand palms, or hips. Held on Aug. 3 to 6 near JR Akita Station.286 viewsA kanto is carried to the festival site before nightfall.
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Snow cone with ice cream286 views
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Sekigahara Town History and Folklore Museum 関ヶ原町歴史民俗資料館286 viewsNear Tokugawa Ieyasu's Final Base Camp.
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Belonging to the Shingon Sect's Buzan school, this is one of Tokyo's major temples. The real name is Sojiji (總持寺), but everyone calls it Nishi-Arai Daishi.286 viewsThe temple grounds feature many flowering trees and plants including an unusual species of cherry blossoms which bloom in winter. Daishi-mae Station. Much larger station than I expected. Probably for the New Year's crowds. 大師前駅
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Scenic view of Lake Suwa from graveyard.286 views
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The Sacred Man struggles to reach the small window.286 views
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White ornamental peaches (Hanamomo in Japanese) look like cotton on branches. ハナモモ286 views
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To ride these boats, you have to be a member of a shrine parish or supporting group.286 views
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Pikachu286 views
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Cute maid who knows how to smile for the camera.286 views
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Omi-Shirahama Beach on Lake Biwa. MAP286 views
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Waving these white streamers created a dazzling visual effect. It must have been either the wind or river.286 views
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Nagara Jinja Shrine286 views
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Train platform at Komaba Todaimae Station on the Inokashira Line.286 views
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Ikegami Baien Garden was originally the estate of Kokura Makoto (小倉誠), an owner of a high-class restaurant. After he died, his family donated the estate to Tokyo which later transferred it to Ota Ward.286 views
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The scroll showed the White Heron Dance being performed for peace when the temple completed a major renovation. 白鷺の舞285 views
It is one of the highlights of the festival. It is also performed on other occasions in Asakusa.
白鷺の舞
三社大権現祭礼 船渡御
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Edo Geisha285 views江戸芸者
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Originally built in 1604 by Lord Takatora Todo, Imabari Castle today is still a very good castle complex with great views of the city and Inland Sea. The castle tower was reconstructed in 1980. 今治城285 viewsUnfortunately, my camera lens had a fogging problem.
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Nagano Winter Olympics women's ice hockey match.285 views
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Tsukiji Hongwanji temple gate with wisteria crest.285 viewsThe emblem is a wisteria flower and symbol of the Jodo Shinshu sect.
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Niwa Nagahide 丹羽長秀285 views
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Even gaijin shrine maidens decorate bamboo branches or rakes. Toka Ebisu, Imamiya Ebisu Shrine, Osaka285 views
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East Burial Site, where the decapitated heads of the Western force leaders were buried. 東首塚285 views
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Soshido Main Hall, Ikegami Honmonji. The original Main Hall was burned during an bombing raid in April 1945. 大堂（祖師堂）285 views
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The shrine's happi coat has a design for the character "Hachi" (for Hachimangu) consisting of two pigeons. Pigeons are regarded as the messengers of the deity worshipped at Hachimangu shrines in Japan.285 views
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In the morning, two fishing boats pulled the rowing boats from Imazu to Nagahama Port where we met them here. 今津中学校ボート部の琵琶湖周航285 views
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On July 16, the night before the Gion Matsuri Yamaboko Junko parade of floats, the Yoiyama display of floats lit up at night attract huge crowds in central Kyoto. You can also enter some of the grand floats.285 views
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Maids, the costume rage in Japan for several years already.285 views
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Laughing Geisha with baby. She's nicely posed, and you can even see the baby's face. But the color of her kimono is somewhat drab. A mother (or married woman) does not and need not wear a colorful kimono.285 views
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Yokosuka, Japan (May 20, 2003) -- USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) is moved into dry dock at Fleet Activities Yokosuka for scheduled maintenance.285 viewsYokosuka, Japan (May 20, 2003) -- USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) is moved into dry dock at Fleet Activities Yokosuka for scheduled maintenance. The carrier recently returned from operations with coalition forces in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Persian Gulf during Operation Iraqi Freedom, the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Jacob Taylor. (RELEASED)
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Moriyama firefly manhole, Shiga Pref.285 views
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Entrance hall. You have to take off your shoes and wear house slippers.285 views
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6. Hahha Kudoki ハッハくどき284 views
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Tokushima Awa Odori284 views
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Kanagawa Prefecture's largest Awa Odori is held annually during the last weekend in July in this city of Yamato. Preview event near Yamato Station.284 views
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Suizenji Garden, Kumamoto 水前寺成趣園284 viewsMt. Fuji
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Inside Nishikawa residence. Omi-Hachiman, Shiga. 国重要文化財284 views畳表や蚊帳を扱っていた江戸時代の豪商・西川利右衛門の旧宅
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Closeup of giant mochi. Solid as a rock.284 views
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Tagata Shrine Honden main hall. Komaki, Aichi Pref.284 views
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Tokyo Station Shinkansen Yaesu South Entrance284 views
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Umbrella shop284 views
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Entrance to Hitsujiyama Park. Show your ticket or buy it at the booth nearby.284 views
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Konpon Chudo Hall is a National Treasure and Enryakuji's main worship hall and largest building. It enshrines Yakushi Nyorai, the buddha of healing and health. 根本中堂284 views
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Eisa dancing is performed on the streets at night in every village on Okinawa during the three days of Obon, late in August. Here a young lady dressed in traditional Okinawan yukata (an informal kimono) marches while waving Rising Sun paper fans.284 viewsPhoto copyright 2009 Michael Lynch.
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Yamadera temple, Yamagata284 views
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Traditional farmer's house 農家283 views
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Tobu Line train to Nikko. It takes about 2 hours from Asakusa, Tokyo.283 views
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Koenji Awa Odori, Aoi Shin-ren 葵新連283 views
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Yellow plum blossoms283 views
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Gate to Koganji temple, a famous spot along the shopping street.283 views
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See the baby buddha's hands pointing to Heaven. Sweet tea is poured over a statue of a baby buddha. According to legend, sweet rain (or perfumed water) fell when the Buddha was born.283 views
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Omi-Maiko with green pines on white sands. 近江舞子の「松は緑に 砂白き」283 views
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One stall in Radio Center.283 views
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On the west end of Toyako Onsen are more sculptures and a park. Sculpture by Kan Yasuda. 安田 侃「意心帰」283 views
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Backbend sequence by Māhealani Mika Hirao-Solem who later became Miss Aloha Hula at the 2010 Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo, Hawai'i.283 views
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You can exchange the balls with prizes (more balls = better prizes).283 views
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I went with a group to tour the USS Independence while it was homeported at Yokosuka. All the planes were gone, flown to Atsugi.283 views
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Ozeki Kotomitsuki signs autographs.283 views
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Homasho had very smooth skin.283 views
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Good-looking woman warrior on a horse, Taga Matsuri, Shiga Pref.283 views
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Little Edo Hikone Castle Festival Parade283 views
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Gifu Castle Museum282 views
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Magistrate Procession. Bowing to Asakusa Temple.282 views
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Castle tower282 viewsIt is modeled after the tower built by the Tokugawa shogunate who made it bigger than the castle Toyotomi Hideyoshi had built. One reason why it's such a big castle.
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Statue of St. Shinran (1173-1263), founder of the Jodo Shinshu (Pure Land) Buddhist Sect.282 views
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Red weeping plum blossoms282 views
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Site where the battle started as seen from Shimazu Yoshihiro's position.282 views
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Tokyo Station Yaesu South Entrance 東京駅八重洲南口282 views
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Front of YS-11 propeller plane.282 views
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Symbol of Tokyo: Kaminari-mon Gate with a giant red paper lantern. Pass through this gate to reach Asakusa Kannon Temple. 雷門282 views
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Rabbit ears were popular among women at the Tokyo Marathon 2008282 views
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Mt. Usu is on the left, Showa-Shinzan on the right. In the background is the conical Mt. Yotei. Between Usu and Showa-Shinzan is the tourist village and the Usuzan Ropeway terminal.282 views
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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 23, 2007) - Friends and family of Kitty Hawk Sailors tour the flight deck during a family day cruise. Kitty Hawk brought aboard more than 2,200 American and Japanese guests for a day cruise.282 viewsYOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 23, 2007) - Friends and family of Kitty Hawk Sailors tour the flight deck during a family day cruise. Kitty Hawk brought aboard more than 2,200 American and Japanese guests for a day cruise, which included an air demonstration and shipboard tours. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dylan Butler (RELEASED)
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The memorial is a short walk from Shigarakigushi Station.282 views
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Many girls (and kids) dressed in yukata (cotton kimono) came to see the Tanabata Festival. Her facial reaction was typical.282 views
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Steps going up to Yushima Tenjin (Tenmangu) Shrine. This is the gate closest to Yushima Station on the Chiyoda subway line. The steps are accented by pots of chrysanthemums.282 views
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Map of Ashikaga Flower Park. It's large, but compact enough to walk around and see everything. They also light up the flowers at night until 9 pm.282 views
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Close up map of Naiku. An adjacent plot next the shrine is for the next rebuilding of the shrine. The current, 20-year-old Naiku shrine is on an adjacent plot of land.282 views It takes 8 years to rebuild the Naiku shrine. So 12 years from now, they will start the rebuilding process all over again. Numerous ceremonies are held for this rebuilding, but only a few of them can be seen by the public.
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Under Construction281 views工事中 - The sign reads "Kōji-chū" meaning "under construction." You see this often at Japanese Web sites as well.
Place: Near Mt. Fugendake, Nagasaki Pref. (Note that the year stated in the image indicates the year the photo was first published, not the year when the picture was taken.)
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7. Sawagi さわぎ281 views
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Door to arena.281 views
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One of Japan's grandest festivals, the Tokushima Awa Odori is a summer dance performed in central Tokushima city. Numerous dance troupes called "ren" appear in a long parade along the city's main streets for four evenings in mid-Aug. 281 viewsAbout 2 million people see it during the four days it is held. It is like a bon dance to greet the souls of the deceased returning to visit. There are other Awa Odori festivals in Japan, but the one in Tokushima is the original and largest one. "Awa" is the former feudal name of Tokushima. Photo: Entrance to one of the spectator areas called "embujo" (admission charged). 藍場浜演舞場
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Tokushima Awa Odori is also called the "Fool's Dance"281 views
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Chidori-ren at Yamato Awa Odori281 views
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Koenji Awa Odori, Aoi Shin-ren 葵新連281 views
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Shibata Katsuie281 views
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Inside Ainokura Folk Museum No. 1281 views
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Inside Tokugawa Ieyasu's Final Base Camp281 views
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Phallic souvenirs.281 views
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Asakusa Hagoita-ichi Battledore Fair, Dec. 17-19281 views
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Foxy281 views
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Mt. Fuji as seen from Nihondaira.281 views
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Torii gate to Zaiji Hachiman Shrine in Kora, Shiga.281 views
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Daihatsu SK-Tourer280 views
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Shopping area near Chiba Station280 views
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Seta Rowing Club's 2-story clubhouse located in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. The club is a registered NPO. The club is named after Seta River at the southern tip of Lake Biwa. Regattas are also held on the river, Lake Biwa's sole outflowing river.280 views
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Twin towers on Yaesu side overlook the red brick building.280 views
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Horrendous crowd gathers to watch the fireworks, the festival's climax. The festival ends at 10 pm when the procession returns to the shrine.280 views
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Straight black hair is pretty too.280 views
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After spitting out its catch, the bird goes back into the water. The title of usho 鵜匠 (cormorant fishing master) was created by Oda Nobunaga. Only the Nagara River ukai fishing masters have this title. Other cormorant fishermen are u-zukai 鵜使い.280 views
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Yokozuna Hakuho waits to enter the sumo ring.280 views
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View of Lake Biwa and Otsu from Enryakuji Station.280 views
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Rear view of the old Toyosato Elementary School before renovations.280 views
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Or go right to see the best beaches...279 views
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Honda Sports 4 Concept279 views
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6. Hahha Kudoki ハッハくどき279 views
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Musical battle between floats.279 views
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Myozenji Temple, Shirakawa-go279 views
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Inside Ainokura Folk Museum No. 2279 views
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Monument marking Ii Naomasa and Matsudaira Tadayoshi's position. 井伊直政・松平忠吉 陣跡279 views
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National Diet of Japan 国会議事堂279 views
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Tokyo Station Yaesu North Entrance passage to Marunouchi side279 views
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White ornamental peaches ハナモモ279 views
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Tekomai geisha. They existed since the Edo Period. They served as side entertainment at festivals. They only sing traditional chant-like songs called kiyari. 手古舞279 views
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Inside Butsuden Buddha Hall 仏殿279 views
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Road to Showa-Shinzan. That's the Showa-Shinzan Youth Hostel on the right. Best way to get to Showa-Shinzan is by bus from Toyako Onsen bus terminal.279 views
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