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Ohman, one of only three military pilots with the honor to fly the aircraft, will do so during the commemorative event "Return to Kitty Hawk," scheduled for the first weekend in October.232 viewsJockey's Ridge State Park, N.C. (Oct. 3, 2002) -- Lt. Cmdr. Klas "Santa" Ohman stationed aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), completes a flight in a replica of the 1902 Wright brothers' glider. Ohman, one of only three military pilots with the honor to fly the aircraft, will do so during the commemorative event "Return to Kitty Hawk," scheduled for the first weekend in October. The 1902 Wright glider was the first aircraft incorporating yaw, pitch, and roll controls, and considered by most aviation historians to be a significant milestone in aviation history. USS Kitty Hawk is the United States' only permanently forward deployed aircraft carrier, operating out of Yokosuka, Japan. The replica is built by the Wright Brothers' Aeroplane Company, an educational organization established to further the interests of young people in aviation careers. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Shane T. McCoy. (RELEASED)
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Banner marking the 10th anniversary of Yokosuka's self-proclaimed "Curry Town." The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force eat curry rice for lunch every Friday, including those in Yokosuka. It's called "Kaigun curry" (Navy curry).232 views
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Yokosuka Post Office232 views
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Lighthouse artifacts displayed outside. Foghorn on the far right.232 views
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They pulled the floats to the Chawan Matsuri no Yakata museum festival grounds to be displayed. The rest of the procession headed back to Niu Shrine where they performed the Chigo dances again from 4:30 pm. Most people left the festival by 4 pm.232 views
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Minami Sanno Matsuri Festival in Hino, Shiga.232 views
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This yosakoi soran group was from Hokkaido University.232 views
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"Dotaku" means bronze bell. This one decorates the entrance of the Dotaku Museum in Yasu. Map232 views
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Verse 4. From Imazu, the boys rowed across the lake and most likely took a break at Chikubushima island in the middle of northern Lake Biwa. It has been a sacred island for centuries with Hogonji Buddhist temple (宝厳寺) first built in 724.232 views
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On a hillside near Odakyu Shin-Matsuda and JR Matsuda Stations, a large patch of cherry blossoms bloom in March. These are early-blooming (hayasaki) sakura. The place is spectacular when the cherries are in full bloom.232 views
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Replica of bunk beds on the Battleship Mutsu.232 views
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Sept. 11, 2005: The third photographer I introduced was insect photographer Satoshi Kuribayashi who lives in Nagasaki Prefecture. He is an award-winning photographer who has published numerous photo books in Japan. 僕のスライドショーその３231 viewsThe third photographer I introduced was insect photographer Satoshi Kuribayashi who lives in Nagasaki Prefecture. He is an award-winning photographer who has published numerous photo books for the public and children in Japan.
I knew that insect photography was not so popular in Finland, but I believed that this photographer's work and technique would be very interesting to people in Finland, so I asked him to send some pictures and books to me. He happily obliged.
As I expected, his pictures (and DVD movie) were very well received by the audience in Kuusamo. First I showed some of his extreme closeup pictures of insects, then a few pictures of his custom-made cameras and him at work (as you see here). For the remaining 9 minutes of the slide show, I showed his fantastic DVD movie of insects.
Sample photos:
Migratory locust
Melon fly
Camponotus japonicus ant
Tiger beetle
Beetle in flight
His Web site: http://www5.ocn.ne.jp/~kuriken/
最後に、栗林 慧先生の昆虫写真作品と興味深い手作りのカメラやその仕事ぶりを紹介してDVDの動画も一部上映しました。これもとても好評でした。北欧では昆虫写真はあまり人気ではないが、栗林先生の作品を見たら皆さんの関心が集めました。予想とおりでした。やはり昆虫も面白い。
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White Heron Dance, called Shirasagi no Mai, was revived in 1968 by the Asakusa tourist federation. Originating from the Heian Era, the dance was depicted in a picture scroll owned by the Sensoji Temple. 白鷺の舞231 viewsIt shows the dance being performed for peace when the temple completed a major renovation.
The dance troupe consists of 3 warriors, 1 baton twirler, 1 feeder, 1 grand-umbrella holder, 8 white herons, 19 musicians and guardian children in traditional costumes of the Heian Period.
It is one of the highlights of the festival. It is also performed on other occasions in Asakusa.
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三社大権現祭礼 船渡御
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Sign to city hall with misspelled word. "Distract" should be "District."231 views
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World Heritage Site marker. 世界遺産 姫路城231 views
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Castle tower foundation231 views天守台
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Kairakuen Station231 viewsThis station, right before Mito Station, is open only during major flower seasons of Kairakuen.
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Final performance231 views
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Sumo Museum. Open only during tournament days. Free admission.231 viewsThe wall on the left show portraits of all the yokozuna in the modern era.
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There are fewer than 30 Nebuta artists in the world.231 viewsThe giant white figure is brought to life by a Nebuta artist who paints it all by himself. First, the figure's basic outlines are painted with black sumi ink. Liquid paraffin is then applied to prevent the ink from running. Then colored dyes are painted or sprayed. When it comes to the face, very special care is taken. If he makes a mistake on the face, the paper is torn away and new sheets are pasted on. The very last thing painted on the Nebuta are the eyeballs. They give the sculpture its soul.
The completed Nebuta is lifted from the ground by 50 people onto a 1.5-meter-high wheeled platform. An illumination test symbolizes the Nebuta's completion. To ensure easy movement on the street, the Nebuta float is restricted to a width of 9 meters and a height of 5 meters. The float also bears the name of the sponsoring company or organization. It costs 10 to 20 million yen to build and operate a large Nebuta float. Corporate sponsors think it's money well spent since the Nebuta makes a great advertising vehicle and enhances the corporate image.
Top Nebuta artists are given over 3 million yen to cover labor and materials costs. By the time all the bills are paid, the artist has less than one-third the amount as compensation. Obviously, Nebuta artists are grossly underpaid for their highly-appreciated work. It really is a labor of love, and not for the money.
There are fewer than 30 Nebuta artists in the world, and only three of them work as full-time Nebuta artists. Since there is no money in it, would-be Nebuta artists and apprentices are few. To make it worse, there are no governmental measures to help resolve the problem.
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Nice during the day, but more dramatic at night.231 views
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This was in front of a dept. store near Tokushima Station.231 views
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Bright fireworks light up the audience on the beach.231 views
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Shimazu Yoshihiro231 views
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Māhealani Mika Hirao-Solem231 views
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Kiyosu Castle tower and rock garden. 300 yen admission for the castle tower. Open 9 am to 4:30 pm. Closed Mon. (open if a national holiday).231 views
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What a catch. It was my first time to capture a shot like this. I love these graceful and elegant birds which have a distinct cry.231 views
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Exit at Supply Gate No. 5, was terribly crowded. The gate wasn't the problem. The problem was the street traffic signal beyond. We had to wait for it to turn green several times. They should've just closed the road to traffic.231 views
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The new Toyosato Elementary School building.231 views
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Kinkakuji Gold Pavilion in Kyoto, made of snow.231 views
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Sagawa family of mascots from Sagawa Art Museum in Moriyama, Shiga.231 views
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Another traditional-looking building is this Building 101. Univ.of Tokyo, Komaba Campus231 views
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Sakamoto Ryoma chrysanthemum doll at Yushima Tenjin Shrine, Tokyo.231 views
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Back on the hilltop ridge. That's the Takizakura on the lower left.231 views
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Ozeki Kakuryu in an 2013.231 views
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Jaguar Yokota, her son, and husband.231 views
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The following photos were taken on May 5, 2005. The site is on a baseball field, very dusty. The site is directly south and downstream from the Sagamihara kite festival site.230 viewsIt was a great idea to hold both kite festivals on the same days. We could see both in one day.
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Marker for Omatsu230 viewsOmatsu is the old name for Omi-Maiko.
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Oarai Isosaki Shrine's giant torii230 views
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Inside Dai-hondo main hall at Kawasaki Daishi. Kobo Daishi (Kukai 774-835), the founder of the Shingon Buddhism is enshrined. The Goma kito fire prayer is held here a few times every morning and afternoon. 大本堂230 views
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Chanko nabe, a meat and vegetable stew eaten by sumo wrestlers. Served at the Ryogoku Kokugikan during sumo tournaments.230 views
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Ropes are strung over the tree to protect it against the weight of snow.230 views
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Destination: Waseda230 views
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Even this was unusual since they were also throwing mikan tangerines. 豆・みかん（？）まき230 views
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They are waiting for the Sacred Man.230 views
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More giant mochi offered to the shrine. Notice the forklift. 大鏡餅奉納230 views
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With Tokyo Dome looming above, Koishikawa Korakuen is another famous Edo-Period Japanese garden originally built by Lord Yorifusa of the Mito Tokugawa Clan in 1629 as part of his Edo estate.230 viewsThe garden was completed under Lord Mitsukuni, the second lord of the Mito clan.
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Higashikurume manhole230 views
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Togenuki means thorn-extracting. Koganji temple incense burner230 views
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Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park. 所沢航空記念公園230 views
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Usuzan Ropeway terminal on the left.230 views
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Fashion show. Alegria230 views
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The 33rd Nakamurabashi Awa Odori festival was held on Sept. 7, 2008 from 5 pm to 8:30 pm. Before 5 pm, it poured rain. However, it became a drizzle and the dance started as scheduled.230 views
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View of the flight deck from the bridge.230 views
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Yokosuka Chuo Street.230 views
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Uraga and Kurihama are nationally famous as the place where Commodore Matthew Perry arrived in Japan in July 1853. This is on the Miura Peninsula at the mouth of Tokyo Bay.230 views
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Shigaraki Kogen Railways Shigaraki Station. You can take a bus to reach Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park in 5 min., or walk for 20 min. 信楽駅230 views
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I caught one. Pure mochi (no adzuki bean paste inside). It was a very impressive and enjoyable festival.230 views
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The sumo matches have five judges (shinpan), dressed in formal black kimono, sitting on each of the four sides of the sumo ring. There is also a referee (gyoji) on the ring. This is former yokozuna Takanohana who has lost much weight and looks like a kid.230 views
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The old library checkout counter.230 views
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Public library in old Toyosato Elementary School. The renovations are very impressive.230 views
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Hashi Yukio230 views
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There is bus transportation from Obatake Station, but they run once an hour or so. If you want to visit the museum, you can take a nori-ai taxi (a small van) at Obatake Station costing 400 yen to the museum. The ride is maybe 10-15 min. or so.230 views
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Hikone's official mascot Hiko-nyan appears three times daily for a 30-min. show: 10:30 am and 1:30 pm in front of the main castle tower (tenshu) and at 3:00 pm outside Hikone Castle Museum.230 viewsAccording to legend, one day, Ii Naotaka, the third lord of Hikone Castle, was doing falconry in Tokyo and was near a temple when he saw this cat raising its paw. He was led inside the temple where he was able to rest inside. A major thunderstorm ensued, and the cat saved him from getting wet.
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Inside the castle tower229 viewsIt is a museum inside the tower.
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Year 1590: Tokugawa Ieyasu takes up residence in Edo. His procession. 徳川家康 江戸入府229 views
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Omi Jingu Shrine's Rōmon Gate (楼門)229 views
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Shimizu Bank229 views
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The first Nebuta was a large paper lantern made in 1593.229 viewsAccording to historical records, the first Nebuta was a large paper lantern made in 1593 by Lord Tamenobu of Tsugaru (now part of Aomori) for the Bon festival in Kyoto. The Nebuta Festival itself started in the late 17th century.
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Giant mochi inside the Haiden hall. 大鏡餅奉納229 views
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At one end of the Chowaden is Kitakuruma-yose entrance for Japanese dignitaries. 北車寄229 views
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Monument for Japan's Birth of Aviation 日本の航空発祥の地・所沢229 views
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Onbashira Festival. They included one woman.229 views
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Mt. Usu or Usuzan as seen from the lake.229 views
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Diamond Shiga's hot spring. Special thanks for Uno Yoshinobu for driving me around for my first trip to Tsuchiyama.229 views
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The Saio is actually on a wheeled cart.229 views
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Wakayama Castle229 views
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Weathercock House, built in 1909, is one of the main Western homes open to the public in Kobe's Kitano-cho. 旧トーマス住宅229 views
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Red, white, and blue ajisai.229 views
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Waki-yagura turret at Sendai Castle.229 views
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Statue of Lord Date Masamune at Sendai Castle's Honmaru. One of the most popular and famous samurai of all time.229 views
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Rabbit sculpture on the railing.229 views
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Iolani Palace, a giant ice sculpture at the 61st Sapporo Snow Festival during Feb. 5-11, 2010. During the day, it has a translucent, blue look. It is the festival's largest ice sculpture. This block is officially called the Mainichi Shimbun Ice Square229 views
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Torii with Kunozan in the background.229 views
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Tokyo Sky Tree and plum blossoms at Kameido Tenjin Shrine.229 views
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A giant Tanuki raccoon dog statue at Morinji temple at Tatebayashi, Gunma Prefecture. Donated by Tobu Railway in 1960.229 views
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Map of Kodaira Green Road between Kodaira Station and Hana-Koganei Station.229 views
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Gun from the Battleship Mutsu.229 views
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Haruka Ayase is in the title role of Yae Niijima in this year's NHK Taiga Drama.229 views
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Higher and higher...228 viewsIt went up to about ?? meters.
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Inside Benzai Tendo. 228 views
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Keage Incline postcard228 viewsThe Keage Incline was in operation until 1948.
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Entrance to garden via Tokiwa Shrine. One of Japan's three most famous gardens, Kairakuen is especially noted for thousands of plum blossom trees which bloom in Feb. and March.228 viewsOne of Japan's three most famous gardens, Kairakuen is especially noted for thousands of plum blossom trees which bloom in Feb. and March.
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Plum tree grove, about a week too early.228 views
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Chiba Station and monorail228 views
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Sumo wrestler and sumo stable banners228 views
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Long line for the bus stop.228 views
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These pictures were taken in the fall.228 views
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Views from castle tower228 views
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Entrance to Tottori Sand Dunes228 views
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Path to/from Shimazu Yoshihiro's monument.228 views
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Tokyo Station Gallery entrance on left, and the Chuo-guchi central entrance's small canopy at the center.228 views
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Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Entrance228 views
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The cherry dance consists of several acts each with a different dance or play.228 views
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The Land Procession is one of the festival's two main events. It starts with a group of taiko drummers.228 views
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About 3,000 people are in the procession which follows a 4 km route from the shrine to a boat landing near Tenjin-bashi Bridge on the Okawa River. 陸渡御228 views
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Anime film228 views
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Sculpture: Recovery, by Rei Nibe 二部 黎「復活」228 views
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This is Shinagawa-juku in Tokyo, the site of the Honjin. On the left is a pine tree from Tsuchiyama.228 views
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Hula girl228 views
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MOUNT FUJI, Japan (May 9, 2007) - E-2C Hawkeyes assigned to the "Liberty Bells," of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 115 perform a formation flight in front of Mount Fuji.228 viewsMOUNT FUJI, Japan (May 9, 2007) - E-2C Hawkeyes assigned to the "Liberty Bells," of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 115 perform a formation flight in front of Mount Fuji. VAW-115 is one of the nine squadrons assigned Carrier Air Wing (CVW) Five, which is assigned to USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk operates out of Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jarod Hodge (RELEASED)
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Chawan Matsuri festival poster. The floats were to be displayed at the museum grounds until the next day on May 5, but rain canceled this plan.228 views
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The procession reenacts the daimyo procession of Okubo Kaga, lord of Odawara on his way to Edo (Tokyo) for the periodic sankin kotai procession.228 views
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The kids then run around the fire while chanting "Masse-masse!"228 views
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Beware of flying sparks and the wind which can blow the flames toward you. Of course, the fire dept. with fire hoses were on hand just in case.228 views
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On display are old photos of the school.228 views
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Tabi-maru. a traveler character from Kusatsu, Shiga. Kusatsu was a crossroads on the old Tokaido and Nakasendo Roads where many travelers lodged. "Tabi" means "travel." たび丸 (滋賀 草津市)228 views
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The Shirasagi-no-Mai white heron dancers pass through Kaminarimon Gate in Asakusa.228 views
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Road to the shrine from Kameido Station. This main road from Kameido Station is closed on weekends. The shrine is accessible from Kameido Station the the JR Sobu Line.227 views
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Inside Gifu Castle Museum227 views
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Castle tower observation deck227 viewsMarvelous views of Gifu city can be had.
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Outdoor photo exhibition at Glass Palace 野外の大型写真展227 viewsIn September 2005, there happened to be an outdoor photo exhibition at the Glass Palace inner yard. They were poster-size photos of the "Earth from Above" by French photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand.
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Whenever you see a torii gate, it indicates the grounds of Tsukubusuma Shrine. The shrine is actually integrated with Hogonji temple.227 views
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Another view of Takeshima227 views
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Hojo Masako worships at Asakusa Temple227 views
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The family crest of the resident warlords who repaired the castle remain on the roof.227 views
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Weapon racks called bugukake. 武具掛227 views
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Inner moat227 views
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Sakura-mon Gate with kadomatsu New Year's decoration227 views
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Four-man race with the cox at the stern227 views
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Line for the free shuttle bus back to Tsuruga Station. They had many shuttle buses so we didn't have to wait long.227 viewsIt was a very efficient and quick operation. Although I did leave early.
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Nabe-kanmuri Matsuri procession held on May 3 by Chikuma Shrine, Maibara, Shiga Pref.227 views
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Sculpture of Tora-san's famous hat and bag227 views
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Bus stop for cable car station.227 views
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Closeup of Taro Oguchi statue227 viewsHe graduated in 1919 and furthered his studies at Tokyo Imperial University (now University of Tokyo) in the science department. In 1921, he invented the wired and wireless multiplex telegraph and telephone system which was patented in eight countries. He was an extremely bright young man with a promising future.
In 1922, he entered the university's aeronautical research institute as a researcher. However, his life soon took a downturn from 1923 when he received a military conscription notice. A love interest for marriage also did not work out as desired. His physical health deteriorated and he terminated his own life the following year in 1924 at age 26.
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Tokyo Station Yaesu South Entrance 東京駅八重洲南口227 views
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Entry to the azalea garden. 200 yen admission (actually a donation). Open 9am to 5 pm.227 views
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Pukari Sanbashi Pier. Hokule'a can be seen on the left. On the right is another pier for sightseeing boats. The building in the middle is a resthouse.227 views
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The problem is that the police patrol the main drag to expel these street performers. It is not allowed. It would be the Japanese police to try and kill Japan's street culture.227 views
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Tanuki-koji shopping arcade227 views
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Never too busy for a phone call.227 views
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The mikoshi passes under Kaminarimon Gate, a symbol of Asakusa. The giant red lantern is collapsed upward to make room.227 views
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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 21, 2007) - USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) pulls into her homeport o following a four-month summer deployment.227 viewsYOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 21, 2007) - USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) pulls into her homeport o following a four-month summer deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Meyers (RELEASED)
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Kiyosu Castle227 views
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If you want to photograph sumo, you'll need a good telephoto lens. The sumo ring has mostly tungsten lighting.227 views
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Yoro-no-taki Falls is 32 meters high and 4 meters wide. Swimming under the falls is not allowed. This is the closest you can get.227 views
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The 53rd Koenji Awa Odori folk dance festival was held on Aug. 29-30, 2009 during 6 pm to 9 pm. I went on the 29th, right after Asakusa Samba.227 views
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My YouTube video of Sendai Tanabata featuring Tanabata decorations and seeing the evening entertainment (Awa Odori, Tanabata dancers, etc.) on Jozenji-dori during 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. 227 views
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At Hirakata Koen Station (Keihan Line), I was surprised to see this Malasada shop on the train platform.227 views
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The huge water park at Spa Resort Hawaiians. All the water is from a hot spring. The pool water is lukewarm.227 views
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Tatebayashi Station on the Tobu Isesaki Line (connects to Hanzomon subway line in Tokyo), east side. Takes almost 90 min. from central Tokyo by regular train. Costs only about 1100 yen.227 views
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L-R: Haruka Ayase, Kotaro Koizumi (son of former Prime Minister Jun'ichiro Koizumi), and Hidetoshi Nishijima at Naritasan Shinshoji Setsubun festival on Feb. 3, 2013.227 views
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More exhibits226 views
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Kobuntei Villa, fusuma sliding door with painting of azalea226 views
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Bus we rode to and from Kanna-machi.226 views
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Kyoto Univ. rowing club and alumni sing Biwako Shuko no Uta (Lake Biwa Rowing Song) at their celebration party.226 views
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Aso Station226 views
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People coming to Takahata Fudoson temple on Feb. 3, Setsubun day.226 views
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Road to Ooagata (Oagata) Shrine, famous for worshipping a rock shaped like the female sexual organ. It also holds the Honen Matsuri for a good harvest and fertility on the Sunday before March 15. 大県神社226 viewsThe shrine is the female counterpart to Tagata Shrine which worships the phallus in neighboring Komaki. The shrine is also noted for weeping plum blossoms.
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There it is. The female rock. 女性器をかたどった石226 views
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Crossing Nijubashi Bridge to enter the Seimon Gate. 正門226 views
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The Emperor and Empress appear on the veranda of this building on his birthday (Dec. 23) and Jan. 2. Well-wishers wave flags in the Kyuden Totei plaza. Also see the video at YouTube.226 views
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Japanese flag and Fujimi Turret226 views
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Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Entrance underground passage to Otemachi Station and locomotive wheels. Behind it is a room for smokers.226 views
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Ichiriki, a famous geisha tea house.226 views
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Inside helicopter226 views
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Kiyomizu-dera is the 16th temple in the Saigoku Western Japan pilgrimage circuit. The Hondo main hall dates from 1633.226 views
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Front of Yoshida Chiaki's home in Niigata (formerly Niitsu) which I visited in Nov. 2007. Yoshida Chiaki composed a song called "Hitsuji-gusa" (Water Lilies) whose melody was used for the song "Biwako Shuko no Uta" (Lake Biwa Rowi226 views
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Moat with Tsukijigawa River226 views
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Train bridge226 views
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More dramatic terrain. There's no threat of further eruptions in this area, so don't worry about getting caught in a shower of hot lava and volcanic ash while walking around here.226 views
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Susukino Station sign226 views
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Main room of the Irwin summer house. When these photos were taken, the house served as a museum. However, in April 2014, a new Guidance Museum next to the relocated house opened to display these artifacts. The house has no exhibits now.226 views
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The aircraft was moved to a barge and will be returned to Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, in the next few days. 226 viewsYOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 5, 2007) A Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 115 E-2C Hawkeye is lowered onto the pier from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). The aircraft was moved to a barge and will be returned to Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, in the next few days. U.S. Navy photograph by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jimmy C. Pan (Released)
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Meanwhile above, a black kite soars above looking for fish. The bird is a common site at Lake Biwa.226 views
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There are about 800 sumo wrestlers, called rikishi, and they belong to one of six divisions. Each day of the tournament starts in the morning with the lower divisions as you see here. They are skinnier and wear drab-looking black mawashi.226 views
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Held annually in June since 1997, this choir contest has over 20 choirs, mainly from western Japan, competing for cash prizes. Takashima Shimin Kaikan Hall, venue of the choir contest. Near Omi-Imazu Station on the Kosei Line. 高島市民会館226 views
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Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine at the foot of Mt. Hie in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture is the head shrine for all Hiyoshi, Hie, and Sanno Shrines in Japan (around 2,000). Hiezan Sakamoto Station on the JR Kosei Line and Keihan Line's Sakamoto Station are nearest.226 views
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Tiny origami paper cranes. Guess how many paper cranes there are? Over 1 million.226 views
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Snow leopard, very impressive.226 views
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Pentax girl226 views
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Olympic gold medalist marathon runner Naoko Takahashi at Tokyo Marathon Expo on Feb. 2012.226 views
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Inside main worship hall, meeting room225 views
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Notogawa giant water wheel in Higashi-Omi, Shiga. Map225 views
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Map of canal route225 views
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Lakeshore road and Okinoshima island225 views
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Tonan-sumi Turret from the street225 views
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Kadomatsu at castle tower entrance225 viewsNew Year's decoration
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400-meter long bridge to Takeshima island near JR Gamagori Station. The island is made of granite. Circumference is 680 meters. There's a walking path around the island.225 views
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Swimming beach225 views
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Konan Shomu plum blossom 江南所無225 viewsPrunus mume Kounanshomu
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Cherry blossom tent225 views
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Strings of carp streamers latched to the ground from the mountaintop.225 views
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Chiba Station as seen from the monorail225 views
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Hanamatsuri, pouring sweet tea over the baby Buddha.225 views
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The tournament winner receives numerous prizes from various organizations and companies.225 views
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Special viewing window called "sajiki-mado" at Hino Matsuri. They view the Hino Festival procession from this special window. 桟敷窓225 views
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Winter cherry blossoms.225 views
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Yomegashima island and Jizo statues, Lake Shinji, Matsue, Shimane Pref.225 views
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Yaegaki Shrine, Matsue 八重垣神社225 views
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Ebisu decorations225 views
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Memorial tree225 views
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Monument for Shimazu Yoshihiro's position.225 views
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