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Imagine hpw crowded the beach will get when they have summer fireworks in Atami.68 views
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Peninsula on the right side is unsightly with another mishmash of structures.68 views
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Plaque for Sir Rutherford Alcock, the first British ambassador to Japan and the first foreigner to climb Mt. Fuji. He stopped in Atami on the way back from Mt. Fuji.68 views
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Singer Hashi Yukio then appeared on stage.68 views
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Saba-tora Nana-chan is a cat with stripes from mackerel (saba). See the fish in her pouch. Promote Obama in Fukui Pref. さばトラななちゃん (福井 小浜市）68 views
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Tokyo Apache head coach in a huddle.68 views
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Castle parade route to Hikone Castle.68 views
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They hoist up the ladder for someone to climb up.68 views
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About the Asahi Honen Taiko Odori. It originated in the latter 7th century in Ohara village when they started to cultivate new farming land. It was a rainmaking dance. Now held in Oct. in Maibara.68 views
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Looking toward Kunitachi Station.68 views
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About Matsudo Shrine in Japanese. Worships Yamato Takeru.68 views
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This thing is so nice that they should get a real emperor's coronation or enthronement here someday.68 views
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Exit of Daigokuden Hall.68 views
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And here's Sento-kun, the official mascot of the 1300th anniversary of the Heijo-kyo Capital. When he was first introduced a few years ago, some people lambasted the design as insulting to priests.68 views
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Festival crowd head for the shrine to pray.68 views
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Approaching Hyozu Taisha.68 views
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Zaiji was the former Todo village (藤堂村). Lord Todo Takatora was a famous daimyo who was expert at building castles. He had a hand in building castles in Tsu, Kameyama, Imabari, Edo, and more.68 views
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Samurai procession on stage.68 views
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Panel display showing the history of the campus.68 views
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Reception counter at Otsu Port for the Uminoko tour (called kengakukai). We just had to sign our name and give a head count. We received a pamphlet and questionnaire.68 views
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Otsu Port as seen from Hama-Otsu Station on the Keihan Line. Just a 3-min. walk from the station. The Uminoko can be seen on the right. Same port where the Michigan paddlewheel boat is based.68 views
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Bunk beds in teacher's quarters. One of my cousins is a school teacher in Shiga who went on Uminoko twice as a chaperone. She complained that you can't even sit up on the bunk bed. Well, I've seen worse on US Navy ships.68 views
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The water looked quite transparent to me. Couldn't quite understand the demo, and it was too hot under the sun to spend time asking questions.68 views
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Map of Rakujuen Garden. Mishima Station is at the top. Japanese garden and villa formerly owned by Prince Komatsu Akihito in the late 19th century. The city of Mishima eventually bought the property in 1954 and opened it as a public garden. 楽寿園68 views
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Stone wall and Shinji-ike Pond.68 views
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Pelican Fountain.68 views
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Keep off the grass. This is actually a German-style sunken garden.68 views
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The Tokyo Chrysanthemum Show in Hibiya Park was a competition among world-class growers and breeders. The best flowers receive various award ribbons.68 views
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Crane water fountain at Kumogata Pond in Hibiya Park. This is Japan's third oldest water fountain sculpture.68 views
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Former post used in the old Kyobashi Bridge during the Meiji Period.68 views
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Large ginkgo tree in Hibiya Park in autumn.68 views
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One corner of Hibiya Park is occupied by the Hibiya Kokaido, an outdoor concert venue. 日比谷公会堂68 views
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Offertory box with money.68 views
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More stalls selling charms, etc.68 views
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New Year's is when shrines make the most money selling hopes, dreams, and prayers. Great thing for them is that there is no money-back guarantee that your prayers/dreams will come true.68 views
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Plastic models on display.68 views
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Beyond Hakuunbashi Bridge, the moat goes to Kawara Roof Tile Museum and the moat boat dock. The cherry trees also stop, but there a few more on the far end of the most.68 views
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A long bamboo pole stiffens the torches which really look like sculpture. The festival is held on April 14-15. On the 14th, they burn these giant torches one by one from 8 pm.68 views
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In the afternoon of the 14th, people who made miniature torches can come to Himure Hachimangu Shrine and burn them.68 views
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But there was another torch to be set afire. This one was to be the climax. They would light this torch while it is still leaning sideways, then they gradually make it vertical as it burns.68 views
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Hiroshige's Kashiwabara woodblock print in his Kisokaido series. It depicts Kameya, a shop selling mugwort from Mt. Ibuki used for moxa. Notice the Fukusuke statue on the right inside the shop.68 views
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Yaito Matsuri also features rickshaw rides.68 views
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Samegai is famous for its Three Spring Waters and Four Rocks. 68 views
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Hiroshige's woodblock print of Takasaki-juku (14th post town on the Nakasendo) from his Kisokaido series. Mt. Haruna is in the background.68 views
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Hiroshige's woodblock print of Moriyama-juku (68th post town on the Nakasendo) from his Kisokaido series. Tea houses in spring.68 views
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Masaki Unose, tour director and member of the Seta Rowing Club in Otsu, gives a welcome speech. The rowing tour was organized and hosted by the Seta Rowing Club.68 views
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Katata is on the west end of Biwako Ohashi Bridge, opposite of Moriyama where the hotel was. The ferris wheel was part of an amusement park which closed over 10 years ago. It has been rusting and abandoned since.68 views
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Isakiji temple has a 13-meter long plank jutting above the lake in the city of Omi-Hachiman.68 views
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This painting uses a real bench where you can sit down and pose with the ninja. JR Koka Station on the JR Kusatsu Line, Shiga Prefecture.68 views
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Rakuyaji temple Hondo hall and sumo ring. However, the seated Buddha is behind closed doors, and public viewing is rare. We can only see a picture of it. Photography is not allowed.68 views
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Tokaido Road: Otsu68 views
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Omi-Hakkei (Eight Views of Omi 近江八景): Descending Geese at Katata68 views
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My best shot of the day. Joston Thomas.68 views
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They employed a ticket system, so we had to buy a book of tickets. Each ticket was worth 100 yen and the food was priced from 100 to 500 yen.68 views
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Live musicians play next to the pyramid.68 views
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We could go up to the 2nd floor which was also lined with dolls.68 views
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Front porch again.68 views
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The dolls on the porch are displayed until 3:30 pm. They are now putting away the dolls.68 views
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They put away the dolls in no time.68 views
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Jazz musician statues near Yumoto Station.68 views
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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine straight ahead.68 views
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On the left of the Hongu is Maruyama Inari Shrine.68 views
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About Myohonji temple.68 views
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Nitenmon Gate at Myohonji temple, Kamakura.68 views
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Bus stop at Kinomoto Station to visit Mt. Shizugatake. 68 views
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The Nagahama Pavilion shows the history of NHK Taiga Drama series over the last 50 years. Almost the same as last year's Go and Azai Sisters Expo.68 views
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Motsuji temple is part of the "Historic Monuments and Sites of Hiraizumi" World Heritage Site. It belongs to the Tendai Buddhist sect. This is the gate to enter Motsuji temple. 68 views
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Since most of the temple structures burnt down, the main attraction today is the 800-year-old Pure Land Garden featuring a large pond called Oizumi ga Ike.68 views
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English translation of a Haiku poem by Basho, in reference to the temple buildings that were long gone when he visited.68 views
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About the haiku poem by Basho.68 views
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Boyhood home of novelist Tayama Katai (田山 花袋 1872-1930). Lived in this house from age 6-14. Free admission. Closed Mon.68 views
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Ukishima island in Tataranuma Park.68 views
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The garden also has a nice restaurant. No outdoor vendors of food or plants.68 views
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Sando path from Ise-shi Station to Ise Jingu Shrine's Geku Outer Shrine. A short walk. You're supposed to visit Geku before Naiku.68 views
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Tsuchi-no-miya Shrine 土宮68 views
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The museum has one normal building and this decommissioned submarine accessible from the main museum building. The submarine is largely intact on the inside.68 views
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Pilot seats.68 views
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Entrance to Sumida Park during cherry blossom season. I visited in April 2012 to get shots of cherry blossoms with Tokyo Sky Tree in the background. Tokyo Sky Tree was to open in May 2012.68 views
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Stuffed bear68 views
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Map of Hanno.68 views
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JR Akishima Station south exit.68 views
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The festival name changed from Yokaichi Odako Matsuri to Higashiomi Odako Matsuri in May 2012 and the festival site changed in May 2013 to Fureai Undo Koen Park. Map68 views
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This is the first time they used this park for the festival. Closer to Lake Biwa so the wind should be stronger.68 views
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Kites for sale.68 views
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This is the last flight of several that day.68 views
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Hikone Castle kite, displayed in 2007, the 400th anniversary of the castle.68 views
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It started with a ceremony with the mayor of Higashi-Omi and the four "Wind Goddesses."68 views
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After writing their wishes, kids paste their wishing stickers on the kite.68 views
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Across the moat from Hikone Castle is Umoregi-no-ya, a reclusive house where Lord Ii Naosuke lived and trained in various arts from age 17 to 32. 埋木舎68 views
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Lately, they have been using this window wall to show artwork. In spring 2013, a calligraphy club from a high school in Ibuki exhibited their work. 68 views
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Hula dancers at Kumagaya Uchiwa Matsuri Festival.68 views
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A real spectacle, but it doesn't last long as they soon break up and go on their way to the main plaza.68 views
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After 30 min. of useless speeches (not recorded in the video) by local politicians, etc., the 12 floats converged at the plaza at around 8:45 pm. 68 views
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Yagihashi Dept. Store in Kumagaya, Saitama.68 views
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In the morning and early afternoon of January 1 and 2, shrine maidens perform sacred dances (初神楽) on the Noh stage.68 views
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This statue of Yamato Takeru and evil boar are near the foot of Mt. Ibuki in Ueno.68 views
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Shinjuku Gyoen Garden in autumn.68 views
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Cherry blossom that blooms in autumn.68 views
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Path to Tayasu Gate (for Budokan) is lined with many cherries.68 views
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About Japan's largest dotaku bronze bell.68 views
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Next is Niomon Gate, an Important Cultural Property built in 1830. 仁王門68 views
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Going through Niomon Gate which has a large paper lantern.68 views
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Incense burner in front of the main hall.68 views
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The East Wing sells talismans.68 views
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Main temple office68 views
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Ome Taisai is held by Sumiyoshi Shrine in Ome, the city's main guardian shrine. Ome is a former post town along the Ome Kaido Road going from Shinjuku, Tokyo to Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture.68 views
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My video of Okinawan dances like yotsudake and a karate dance.68 views
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Biography of Yamaoka Magokichi who had a strong sense to help people. There is also a short video about him with English subtitles.68 views
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Shachihoko roof ornament on Okayama Castle.68 views
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Hiko-nyan at 2014 Tokyo Marathon.68 views
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Inside the ninomaru Yagura turret. Cannot go upstairs.68 views
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