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Daihatsu HVS256 views
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Golden Dragon Dance. 浅草のよろこび 金龍の舞256 views
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Castle tower256 viewsThe castle tower is so small that it looks more like a turret.
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Fukuyama Castle tower256 views
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JR Nagano Station festooned with Olympic logos.256 views
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All hands256 views
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Kokugikan ticket office. Cheap tickets costing 2,100 yen are sold every day of the tournament, but sell out fast by noon or so.256 views
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Pontocho Kaburenjo theater as seen from Kamogawa River.256 views
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Bungee jumping is probably not possible here.256 views
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West Burial Site, Nishi Kubizuka 西首塚256 views
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Inside Koganji temple Hondo. The temple houses the Togenuki Jizo statue which is not visible to the public.256 views
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Map of temple grounds. There are both traditional and modern buildings.256 views
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The 25th Asakusa Yabusame horseback archery was held on April 21, 2007 at Sumida Park.256 views
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Tea house garden in Hikone, Shiga. This cozy Japanese garden has tea houses. It is directly behind Hikone Castle in Shiga Prefecture. Hikone Castle was the home of Naosuke Ii, the high official who met Commodore Perry.256 viewsToday, this garden still looks pretty much the same. It was even used for a garden scene in the TV mini-series "Shogun." See photos here.
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Shopping center where most people shop in central Yokosuka. Despite this megamall, the other shopping areas in town are still thriving. Yokosuka has a vigorous atmosphere. Not economically depressed.256 views
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Tanabata originally had girls write their wishes for romance on strips of paper like these. They hung the paper on bamboo branches. Eventually, they used colored paper and the custom morphed into paper streamer decorations which we see today.256 views
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Ueno-shi Station256 views
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View of Seta River in spring from Ishiyama-dera. Ahead is Lake Biwa.256 views
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On the grounds of Shinoda Jinja Shrine is this large wooden panel with a large design. It is about 15 meters high and 20 meters wide. Held annually on May 4 at Shinoda Shrine, the Shinoda Hanabi display is a surprisingly spectacular fireworks display.256 views
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Otsukaiban is a Meiji government administrator serving as an inspector. 御使番256 views
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The Azai sisters. On the left is Chacha-hime, based on the eldest daughter Chacha (later Lady Yodo-dono) of Lord Azai Nagamasa and Oichi (sister of Oda Nobunaga) who lived in Odani Castle in Kohoku-cho. Middle is Hatsu, and Go on the right. 茶々姫256 views
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My YouTube video of the Shichikawa Matsuri in 2010.256 views
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Propeller on the right.256 views
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Take off of a smaller kite255 views
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At the top of the stairs255 views
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Aoya-mon Gate255 viewsRebuilt in 1970. Although this is not the main or front gate, it is the closest castle gate to Osaka-jo Koen Station.
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Inside the Great Buddha (head portion)255 views
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Pinickers255 views
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Plum trees and Lake Senba255 views
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Path to Chiba Castle (visible on left)255 views
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Outside JR Chiba Station255 views
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Ox carriage with plum blossoms dangling from the roof.255 views
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Tojinbo sign indicating the Echizen-Kaga Coastal Quasi-National Park255 views
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Gassho hari255 views
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The men begin to cut off the old rope. Those sharp sickles soon made short work of the old sacred ropes which were brought ashore in small pieces.255 views
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The new ropes are strung across the two rocks. A small rope tied to the end of the large rope is used to pull the large rope up the rock.255 views
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Backbend was a real crowd pleaser.255 views
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From this park, you can also watch the nightly ukai fishing on the river.255 views
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255 viewsYokosuka, Japan (May 20, 2003) -- The USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) hull inspection team, assembled by the ship’s chief engineer, walks toward the screws of the Kitty Hawk. The team inspects the hull to assess how much maintenance may be required. Kitty Hawk is conducting scheduled maintenance at her forward-deployed operating location in Yokosuka, Japan. 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 Bo Flannigan. (RELEASED)
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On the morning of Aug. 6, the first day of Sendai Tanabata, shop owners started to set up their tanabata bamboo decorations from around 8 am to 9 am.255 views
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Iruma Air Show Blue Impulse video 2010.255 views
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And who knows when another FISA World Rowing Tour will be held again in Japan. Not anytime soon as there are many other significant countries in Asia.255 views
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Tunnel of White Wisteria is one of a kind in the world at Ashikaga Flower Park.255 views
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Photos of when Battleship Mutsu was salvaged during 1970-1978. About 75% of the ship was recovered.255 views
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Suomenlinna fortress スオメンリンナ254 viewsComprising several small islands, Suomenlinna was a sea fortress originally built in 1748 by the Swedish empire (when Finland was part of Sweden) to fend off attack by Russia in the east.
Today, it is Helsinki's biggest tourist attraction. Besides being a World Heritage Site, it is a pleasant island for picnics (in warmer months) and picture-taking. It's quite big, so you cannot see everything on a day trip.
The fortress has museums, restaurants, and over 100 old cannons and guns still remaining.
Web site: suomenlinna.fi
Another: Virtual Finland
世界遺産でもあるスオメンリンナは、ヘルシンキ沖にある島で中世の城塞。ヘルシンキの最大の観光目玉。スオメンリンナはまだ１００本以上の大砲が残っている。
HP: スオメンリンナ要塞（日本語）
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Outer moat and Sengan Turret254 views
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Kobuntei Villa254 views
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Entrance to Inohana Park254 views
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Mother and child sculpture254 views
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Azaleas in bloom254 views
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Mitake Station on the JR Ome Line. 御岳駅254 views
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Otaki Waterfall254 views
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The festival is over.254 views
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Infectious Okinawan beat. Shinjuku Eisa Matsuri, Tokyo254 views
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Tokyo Station's old Yaesu Entrance (Daimaru Dept. Store) and new North Tower.254 views
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PR poster254 views
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Fussa manhole cover with Tanabata design254 views
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Replica of Nieuport 81E2. This was first imported to Japan in 1918 and used to train Japanese pilots by a French mission.254 views
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Yokosuka, Japan (June 10, 2004) - Graduating Seniors from Fleet Activities Yokosuka Kinnick High School (KHS) are transported to the ship's flight deck aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) on one of the aircraft elevators.254 viewsYokosuka, Japan (June 10, 2004) - Graduating Seniors from Fleet Activities Yokosuka Kinnick High School (KHS) are transported to the ship's flight deck aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) on one of the aircraft elevators, where they are greeted by more than 1,000 family members and friends for graduation ceremonies. Ninty-six KHS Seniors received their diplomas during the ceremony, a first aboard an aircraft carrier. The historic event aboard America's oldest active warship was organized by the senior class in hopes of strengthening ties between KHS, Kitty Hawk and all of Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Kitty Hawk demonstrates power projection and sea control as the world's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, operating from Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Lamel J. Hinton (RELEASED)
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Biwako Ohashi Bridge spanning Lake Biwa from Moriyama to Katata.254 views
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This is one of two rooms in the building which has been reconstructed as a classroom for display purposes.254 views
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Ii Naomasa (井伊直政) (1561-1602 ) was the first lord of Hikone from 1600. He was a general under Tokugawa Ieyasu whom he helped to win the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600. He was rewarded with the fief of Omi (now Shiga) and built Hikone Castle.254 views
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Dessert looking like the Japanese flag 日の丸のデザート253 viewsA Japanese chef was working at this Italian trattoria which was excellent.
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Gifu Castle tower253 viewsGifu Castle was originally called Inabayama Castle. Its known history starts from the 16th century with Lord Saito Dosan. Oda Nodunaga later took over the castle in 1567. He also renamed Inaba city as "Gifu."
Nobunaga left Gifu Castle and moved to Azuchi Castle in Shiga Pref. His sons took over Gifu Castle. Right before the Battle of Sekigahara, Tokygawa Ieyasu's forces attacked Gifu Castle which burned to the ground on Aug. 23, 1600.
The current castle tower was reconstructed in 1954.
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World Heritage Site marker. 世界遺産 姫路城253 views
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Gift shop on top floor253 views
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Priest and Fukuhara Ai (table tennis player)253 views
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Running in triathlon253 views
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Coming down from Yomeimon Gate (National Treasure). 陽明門253 viewsThe gate is a National Treasure and symbol of Nikko.
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Local fire station designed like a float.253 views
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Inside Otaya253 views
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Silk-making implements253 views
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Money pit253 views
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The men in the window give directions to the Sacred Man.253 views
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More female rocks.253 views
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A long line forms at Rikugien's Someimon Gate entrance. When the weeping cherry tree is in bloom in late March, many people come. 染井門253 views
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This troupe of 25 local women preserve a traditional art of Edo. They attend regular singing practice led by an elderly woman who was an authentic tekomai in her day.253 views
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Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri, mizu-kake253 views
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Moss pink is therefore commonly called "shiba-zakura" which can be translated as "grassy cherry blossoms" or "lawn cherry blossoms."253 views
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Parish members wait for the portable shrines to arrive. The paper lanterns are written with the names of the parish.253 views
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Omi-Maiko appears in the song.253 views
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Street singer in front of JR Akihabara Station's new Central entrance. A cute face and miniskirt really help to gather a crowd.253 views
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Gate to Maneki Neko Beckoning Cat Temple. There are a few theories (or legends) as to how the maneki neko (Beckoning Cat) was created. One theory comes from this temple.253 views
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On the roof of the Osambashi Pier, is an outdoor plaza and yet another stage. Yokohama Hawai'i Festival253 views
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Laughing Geisha looking out. The card is postmarked 1903 from Yokohama. The actual card is more yellowed and almost brown, but I bleached it with Photoshop.253 views
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Laughing Geisha on Shore. It's kind of strange to see her at the beach but dressed to pick tea leaves. The message on this postcard was written in French, dated 1905.253 views
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Street sculptures of jazz musicians along Yokosuka Chuo Street. Yokosuka has a jazz history.253 views
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Ogaki has a city-operated bicycle racetrack called the Ogaki Keirinjo or Ogaki Cycling Stadium. This is the entrance. Admission is 100 yen. 大垣競輪場253 views
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As one man lies at the bottom, everything is piled up on him. They even swayed the boat.253 views
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Inside Onjuku Station.253 views
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Tossing the mikoshi into the air.253 views
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With a very impressive carving of animals, this was clearly the crowd favorite. "Zoo of the Northland" features endangered animals at the 61st Sapporo Snow Festival.253 views
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She posed for me too.253 views
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Oiran stopped and posed for me. How nice of her...253 views
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One of Otsu's Big Three Festivals, the Senko-sai is a portable shrine procession on boats going down Seta River from Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge to Nango sluice and back. Held annually on Aug. 17 by Takebe Taisha Shrine. The festival starts at 5 pm.253 views
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Ise Jingu shrine maidens look the same as any other shrine maidens. They are likely college students hired just for New Year's to sell goods.253 views
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The name of the festival is "Hiwatari," literally meaning fire crossing. They make a big fire, then allow people to walk over the embers. This is the centerpiece of the festival, a pile of cypress tree branches to be burned.252 views
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Site of Hashiba Hideyoshi's quarters.252 views
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Yamashina map showing the exposed portion of the Lake Biwa Canal near JR Yamashina Station in Kyoto.252 views
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Sarutahiko, Guardian of the earth. 猿田彦 三社大権現祭礼 船渡御252 views
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Most take the train from Arashiyama, then ride the boat back.252 views
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Kagurazaka Geisha Dance, Tokyo252 viewsMost people associate the geisha with Kyoto. However, Tokyo also has authentic geisha. Kagurazaka is one of the few remaining geisha districts in Tokyo. The Kagurazaka geisha give public dance performances in spring called "Hana no Kai" (Glamorous Gathering). They have proven to be very popular with sold-out performances every year. The geisha change into different kimono as they perform graceful dances and musical plays.
See more photos of this dance here.
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Gion Matsuri is one of Japan's grandest festivals. Held annually in July, the festival's climax is on the 17th and 24th when giant, wooden-wheeled floats are pulled through the streets.252 viewsThis is at the starting point of the Yamahoko Junko procession on July 17.
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Seto Ohashi Bridge under construction in 1986, Kurashiki.252 views
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The shrine is surrounded by Ebisu street stalls.252 views
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Shimazu Yoshihiro252 views
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Chidorigafuchi 千鳥ヶ淵252 views
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Area in front of Tokyo Station, Marunouchi side252 views
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Men carry spanking-new shimenawa ropes to the rocks.252 views
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The mikoshi is raised high as they all bathe in water. Taking photos like this one requires adequate water protection of your camera and lens.252 views
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Hitsujiyama Park with weeping cherry blossoms252 views
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Main street with shops.252 views
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Rolling with the waves252 views
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Incense burner and Butsuden Buddha Hall.252 views
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Combing her hair.252 views
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Kameido Tenmangu Shrine, Tokyo. Famous since the Edo Period for wisterias, this shrine has been a popular subject for woodblock artists and early photographers. The wisterias bloom around late April. The shrine is near Kameido Station on the Sobu Line.252 viewsThe shrine is near Kameido Station on the Sobu Line in Tokyo. Hand-colored.
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Yokosuka, Japan (Jul. 3, 2003) -- A Japanese National worker stands on one of USS Kitty Hawk's (CV 63) screws prior to its removal for maintenance.252 viewsYokosuka, Japan (Jul. 3, 2003) -- A Japanese National worker stands on one of USS Kitty Hawk's (CV 63) screws prior to its removal for maintenance. Kitty Hawk is currently undergoing scheduled maintenance at Naval Base Yokosuka ensuring its ability, to continue to maintain a responsible defensive posture in the Western Pacific region. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Jerry Woller. (RELEASED)
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Hakuho vs. Kotomitsuki252 views
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The chairman of the Japan Sumo Association (shown here is Kitanoumi) greets the crowd and thanks everyone for coming.252 views
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Juni-hitoe kimono worn by the empress.252 views
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29 Jan. 2010 --- Naoko Yamazaki, attired in a training version of her shuttle launch and entry suit, awaits the start of an ingress/egress training session...252 views29 Jan. 2010 --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, STS-131 mission specialist, attired in a training version of her shuttle launch and entry suit, awaits the start of an ingress/egress training session in the Space Vehicle Mock-up Facility at NASA's Johnson Space Center.
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About the Iba Goten Palace. 伊庭御殿遺跡252 views
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Karatsu Shrine251 views
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Festival poster for Sept. 23-24, 2004.251 views
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Neagari-no-matsu Pine tree with rising roots. 根上松251 views
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Marker for Tokugawa Ieyasu's Final Base Camp251 views
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Niiya Hitomi, the first woman runner I saw went on to win the women's division. I wondered where the women runners were. They were more than 20 min. behind the men to finish. 新谷仁美 東京マラソン251 views
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All the men want to touch the Sacred Man, believing that it will dispel bad luck.251 views
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Female and male rocks.251 views
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Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Entrance in 2007. 東京駅丸の内北口251 views
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Tokyo Sea Life Park aquarium251 views
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Rear view of birth home of Yoshida Togo who was a famous geographer of Japan who compiled an encylopedia of Japanese place names. His son was Yoshida Chiaki who composed the melody of the song "Biwako Shuko no Uta" (Lake Biwa Rowing Song).251 views
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Susukino Station subway train251 views
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Flight deck of the USS Independence. The island or control tower can be seen.251 views
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USS Midway hangar. The ship is now a museum in San Diego, California.251 views
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Yokosuka, Japan (May 6, 2003) -- USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) returns to Yokosuka, Japan from her deployment to the Arabian Gulf. 251 viewsYokosuka, Japan (May 6, 2003) -- USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) returns to Yokosuka, Japan from her deployment to the Arabian Gulf. The Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group participated in Operations Southern Watch and Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is 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 1st Class David A. Levy. (RELEASED)
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Sports Recreation Shiga 2008 was held in Shiga during Oct. 18-21, 2008. Various sports tournaments were held all around Shiga. The aerobics competition was held in Maibara. Maibara Station had this sign.251 views
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Ozeki Chiyotaikai works out.251 views
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After it ended, the wrestlers rode on these buses. The next stop was Kyoto. Their autumn exhibition tour lasting till Oct. 26 would then take them to Tokushima, Kochi, Okayama, Shimane, Tottori, Hiroshima, and Yamaguchi Prefectures.251 views
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About 100 meters offshore are two large rocks in the lake. They appear above the surface only when there is a water shortage. This little shrine with two rocks are for praying for rain. 二ツ石251 views
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Tarui manhole depicting koinobori carp streamers and cherry blossoms. Gifu Pref.251 views
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Shadow of Mt. Fuji251 views
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An impressive snow sculpture of Michael Jackson drew crowds.251 views
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14 Sept. 2009 --- Attired in training versions of their shuttle launch and entry suits, the STS-131 crew members await the start of a training session in the Space Vehicle Mock-up Facility at Johnson Space Center.251 views14 Sept. 2009 --- Attired in training versions of their shuttle launch and entry suits, the STS-131 crew members await the start of a training session in the Space Vehicle Mock-up Facility at NASA's Johnson Space Center. Pictured from the left are Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, mission specialist; NASA astronauts James P. Dutton Jr., pilot; Alan Poindexter, commander; Stephanie Wilson, Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger, Clay Anderson and Rick Mastracchio, all mission specialists.
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Sannomaru keep. 三の丸跡251 views
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Torpedoes251 views
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The Kintaikyo Bridge originally led to the castle's front entrance.250 views
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Venice ヴェネツィアは、どこへ行っても絵はがきの風景250 viewsEverywhere you go in Venice looks like a picture postcard. A photographer's paradise. It's an impossible place. Too many things to see, and you can never see them all.
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Ninomaru Garden250 views
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Corridor and souvenir shops.250 viewsA corridor encircles the arena.
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End of show, see you next year in May!250 views
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Nihon University takes the lead (later wins the race) 日本大学250 views
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Statue of Omi merchant peddler carrying his trademark "tenbin" pole.250 views
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Lake Suwa250 views
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This is the small window the Sacred Man has to enter. It has a sprinkler system.250 views
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The window where the Sacred Man entered.250 views
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Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Entrance 東京駅 日本橋口250 views
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The Takayama Festival is held twice a year, during April 14-15 and Oct. 9-10. The spring festival is held by Hieda Shrine and it is called Sanno Matsuri. 250 viewsThe festival features twelve ornate "yatai" floats which are displayed and pulled along the streets. In a large plaza, katakuri puppets perform on a few of the floats. The festival is also dramatic at night with a float procession. The Takayama Festival procession in spring starts at Hieda Shrine. Photo shows a banner reading "Hieda Jinja." 祭行列
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Nezu Shrine torii gate 根津神社250 views
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300-year-old pine tree250 views
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Train bridge to Akihabara Station250 views
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Tahoto Pagoda at Gokokuji temple in Bunkyo, Tokyo. Built in 1938 modeled after the original Tahoto Pagoda at Ishiyama-dera temple in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. 多宝塔250 views
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Path to front gate of Gotokuji Temple.250 views
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Lake Toya's bald spot.250 views
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Taume rice-planting girl at Taga Taisha Rice-planting Festival, Shiga Prefecture.250 views
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Yokosuka, Japan (December 23, 2001) -- Senior Chief Petty Officer Willie Harden is greeted by his two daughters after returning home aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63).250 viewsCommand Fleet Activities, Yokosuka, Japan (December 23, 2001) -- Senior Chief Petty Officer Willie Harden is greeted by his two daughters after returning home aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk and its embarked carrier air wing five (CVW-5) returned home following months of sustained bombing missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Jennifer A. Smith (Released)
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Way to Kyoto Ebisu Shrine during Toka Ebisu as seen from Shijo.250 views
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Asashoryu performing the yokozuna dohyo-iri or ring-entering ceremony. There are two styles of the yokozuna dohyo-iri. One is the Unryu style which Asashoryu performs. One hand is on his hip as he rises here. 雲龍型250 views
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Cherry blossoms and Wakayama Castle tower.250 views
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Moriyama Station, west side. The west side of the station (toward the lake) is the main side. The east side is mainly residential. This building also has the Moriyama tourist info office to obtain maps and info. 守山駅250 views
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The small coastal town of Katsuura holds one of Japan's most impressive hina matsuri doll festival during late Feb. to early March. 250 viewsA whopping 25,000 hina ningyo dolls are displayed all over town. Photo: JR Katsuura Station on the Sotobo Line. Katsuura is about 2 hours from Tokyo on non-express trains. Board the Sotobo Line at Chiba Station.
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Shirasagi-no-Mai dancer at Asakusa.250 views
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Yushima Shoden temple is noted for this Yanagi well whose water supposed to make women's hair beautiful. The Shiraume taiko drummers always wet their hair from this well. 柳の井戸 柳井堂 （りゅうせいどう）250 views
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Outside the museum, a battleship gun and anchor are displayed.250 views
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Yokaichi Odako giant kite Air borne249 views
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One of two giant kites249 viewsThis festival has two giant kites and two smaller (but still large) kites. Resting on its side, the kite was scheduled to fly at 2 pm. The kanji characters read "Michi no Eki" in reference to a new train station built in the town.
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Gifu Castle on Mt. Kinkazan and ropeway249 viewsA convenient ropeway makes it a snap to visit the castle.
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Kaeru frog to wish you a safe return. 東門院249 views
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Iyo-Hojo Station249 views
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Children's Peace Monument before they built origami crane shacks around it.249 views
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Chigo children. 昔の築地本願寺の花まつり249 views
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Gassho Storehouse 合掌小屋造り249 views
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Karasaki Pine Tree in Kenrokuen Garden 唐崎松249 views
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Aonuma Pond 青沼249 views
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Seta River, Shiga Pref. 瀬田川249 views
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Mt. Sasaoyama and stone monument marking Ishida Mitsunari's base camp.249 views
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Akikawa River249 views
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Shinkansen ticket machines for today's trains.249 views
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Map of garden. Koishikawa Korakuen Garden is designated as one of Japan's Special Historic Place and Special Scenic Spot. Only select places in Japan (like Kyoto's Kinkakuji) have both designations. 国の特別史跡・特別名勝249 views
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Butsuden Buddha Hall, Gotokuji temple, Setagaya, Tokyo. This was renovated by Lord Ii Naotaka's wife and oldest daughter. 仏殿249 views
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Entrance to Toya Station from the train platform.249 views
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Toya Station platform and sign for outgoing passengers: "See you again!" (Mata no okoshi wo)249 views
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If you want to bicycle around Lake Toya, do it in the counterclockwise direction from Toyako Onsen where you can rent a bicycle. It's easier slope-wise and you can see the lake better on the left side of the road.249 views
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Swans along Lake Toya, Sobetsu, Hokkaido249 views
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Brazilians249 views
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Inside the bridge249 views
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Bus service is also available along Hiei-zan Driveway.249 views
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Poster for a local festival.249 views
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Wakayama Castle's main castle tower is connected to a corridor leading to two other turrets. On the left is the entrance to this castle tower complex (tenshu-kuruwa 天守郭).249 views
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The following pictures were taken in an earlier year (not 2009). Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu Procession starts at Yumoto Elementary School at 10 am. 湯本小学校249 views
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White Heron dancers were silent and sang nothing as the musicians played.249 views
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Naoko Yamazaki (left) and NASA astronaut Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger, attired in training versions of their shuttle launch and entry suits, await the start of an ingress/egress training session...249 views29 Jan. 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Naoko Yamazaki (left) and NASA astronaut Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger, both STS-131 mission specialists, attired in training versions of their shuttle launch and entry suits, await the start of an ingress/egress training session in the Space Vehicle Mock-up Facility at NASA's Johnson Space Center.
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Inside JR Nara Station. Ceiling looks like a temple.249 views
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White elephant and the pagoda at Sensoji temple, Asakusa on Buddha's birthday called Hanamatsuri.249 views
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Also visible from the station is Granship, the Shizuoka Convention & Arts Center.249 views
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Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto's connection with Kure. On the bridge of the Yamato, he commanded the fleet at the Battle of Midway.249 views
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