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Awards ceremony was held from 2 pm after each final race was completed.55 views
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Location on ship where Japan surrendered.55 views
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Hiko-nyan is a helmeted cat, related to the Ii clan.55 views
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A comedian from Mt. Ibuki in Maibara.55 views
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Door prizes were given out in a drawing. There were so many prizes donated by various Kenjinkai that it took almost an hour to give them all out.55 views
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On the morning of Nov. 14, a boat cruise on the Michigan. Narration in both Japanese and English explaining about Lake Biwa's ecology. I was unable to join this cruise, so no photos.55 views
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Canoes and sunset55 views
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Koi carp fish55 views
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Small shopping mall at Komae Station under the tracks.55 views
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Hotel New Otani in Tokyo used to be the site of the Ii clan's residence. They were warlords from Hikone in Shiga Prefecture.55 views
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The Amago Station building is called the Amago Community House. Built in Nov. 2003, it's still quite new, but looks under used.55 views
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Kora Shrine (Kora Jinja) 甲良神社55 views
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Ohmi Railway track55 views
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In summer. Looking at the Hayasaki Naiko reclaimed land from the southern edge with Yamamoto-yama in the distance. This part is not yet flooded and still remains as rice paddies..55 views
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Water intake pumping station. The water drainage pumping station is in another location.55 views
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Takatsuki Kannon Temple (Daienji temple), main hall. 大円寺55 views
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Inoue Yasushi Memorial Room recreates his room where he wrote novels. He also wrote Furinkazan, which was made into an NHK Taiga period drama in 2007. 井上靖記念室55 views
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You can enter and go through the Nishino Water Tunnel. Water does not flow through anymore, but it's still quite muddy and wet.55 views
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This is the original Nishino Water Tunnel built in 1845. Engineered by a Buddhist priest named Esho and with the help of fellow villagers, it took 6 years to dig through the mountain for about 220 meters. The tunnel drained excess water to Lake Biwa.55 views
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Great view of Lake Biwa after passing through Katayama Tunnel.55 views
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Japanese garden at Amenomori Hoshu-an museum.55 views
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They danced on the main shopping streets called Kitamachi shotengai (pictured here) and New Kitamachi shotengai. Just few minutes walk from the train station. きたまち商店街55 views
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Junior high school dancers dressed in yukata.55 views
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Kasei-ren55 views
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Poster for the 33rd Nakamurabashi Awa Odori55 views
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A duo called Mellow Pair also performed. The keyboard player is from Shiga, while the singer on the right is from Miyazaki Prefecture which is the host of next year's Sports Recreation event in 2009.55 views
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Most people tried to stay out of the hot sun.55 views
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A free throw game is one pregame activity.55 views
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Practice shots55 views
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Sponsors55 views
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A sweet victory by the Tokyo Apache following a defeat the day before.55 views
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Ray going for it.55 views
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A Shinto ceremomy was held at the shrine at 8:30 am.55 views
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The procession arrived at the Otabisho at 2:30 pm.55 views
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We are met with a welcoming committee consisting of bell ringers and the beating of a huge taiko drum.55 views
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Jockeys later got on the horses in the paddock.55 views
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Finally they enter the starting gate. A tractor will pull the gate off the course after they start.55 views
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The winning horse's trainer, owner, and jockey receive a trophy during a ceremony.55 views
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The Japan Racing Association (JRA) runs the Tokyo Race Course.55 views
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The starting gate changes depending on the race. This starting gate is on the grass track in front of the viewing stand. This guy is there to signal.55 views
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Coming around the turn.55 views
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JR Koiwa Station, south side55 views
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Near Minakuchi Shrine are these storehouses for hikiyama floats.55 views
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Playing the yoshibue reed flute from Lake Biwa.55 views
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View from the Honmaru55 views
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Takahata Castle Honmaru55 views
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The weaver is represented by the Vega star and the herdsman by the Altair star. As a prayer to produce better arts and crafts, the Imperial Court and the warrior class paid homage to these two stars from ancient times. This practice spread to the masses.55 views
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From Otsuka. 新粋連（大塚）55 views
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Shinsui-ren 新粋連55 views
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Sugamo is a neighboring train station, also in Toshima Ward.55 views
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Edokko-ren (Koenji) 江戸っ子連55 views
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After the opening ceremony on the outdoor stage in front of Nakamurabashi Station (Seibu Ikebukuro Line), Daikon-ren performed on the stage while other groups started dancing on the streets. だいこん連55 views
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Hinade Shrine in Maibara, Shiga Prefecture has Imperial connections as it also worships the legendary Emperor Ojin.55 views
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Lake Biwa and Takeshima island off Hikone.55 views
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Nagahama55 views
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Sign promoting NHK Taiga Drama in 2006, "Komyo ga Tsuji."55 views
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Sakata Station building right next to the train platform. But you don't go through this building to get to the train platform. Very unusual. The building is almost deserted.55 views
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The low hill on the left and right are tumuli.55 views
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Lakestars trail Evessa at halftime. The Lakestars never allowed Osaka to lead by more than several points.55 views
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Joho Masashi #3155 views
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Shinya55 views
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High five between Joho and Wara.55 views
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Matsuoka Residence. 村岡邸55 views
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Official Shiga Lakestars merchandise.55 views
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Both teams shake hands.55 views
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Hikone Shimin Taiiku Center gym55 views
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Free throw by Gary Hamilton #2.55 views
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Entanglement55 views
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Coach Pierce reacts.55 views
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Sometimes they wear this silver dress, and sometimes a black cowboy outfit.55 views
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Bobby Nash #3355 views
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Mike Hall #2355 views
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The Lakestars led most of the way so it wasn't a cliffhanger game like with Osaka Evessa the weekend before.55 views
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Final score: 93-79. The Shiga Lakestars win their fifth home game in a row. However, on the next day, they lost their first home game of the season as Takamatsu took revenge and won handily 81-91.55 views
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Looks very traditional except for the car.55 views
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Ohofura Jinja Shrine55 views
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Bannaji temple main hall. National Treasure built by Ashikaga Takauji's father. A rare example of a main temple hall from the Kamakura Period.55 views
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Since it is held at night in the middle of winter, dress warmly.55 views
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I wonder what country she's from.55 views
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Minnie Mouse again.55 views
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Pandas are popular.55 views
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Momotaro55 views
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School girl taming two tigers.55 views
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Michael Jacksons, but they are all women.55 views
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Tiger mask55 views
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Tanuki or raccoon dog.55 views
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Yosakoi soran dancers at 2010 Tokyo Marathon.55 views
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The kimono models also walked through the audience seats.55 views
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This is the front of Suzaku Gate. Later they will go through the doors to the other side and close the doors. 朱雀門広場55 views
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The close the gate doors.55 views
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Tagi Shrine is amid tea fields. Tsuchiyama is a major tea-producing area.55 views
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I took the bus from Omi-Hachiman Station and walked to the shrine. It's hard to find the shrine if you don't know where it is. I went before dark to make it easier to find. Yuge Fire Festival in Ryuo.55 views
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Also this string hung up here?55 views
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They were soon followed by a horse galloping at full speed.55 views
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Then they ran up the steps.55 views
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A short mikoshi procession led by the shrine priest.55 views
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Finally the last hikiyama is parked along side the others.55 views
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The road from Hachiman Shrine to Takatora Park. Another giant taiko drum.55 views
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The dance continues.55 views
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After dancing in a circle, they danced in different formations.55 views
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Male flute players and dancers.55 views
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Tomoe-nishiki chrysanthemums exhibited in a half-globe shape called Oozukuri. 大作り55 views
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These longer steps are called Onna-zaka or Female Slope.55 views
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Triplets55 views
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New Year's kagami-mochi.55 views
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Tiger Mask55 views
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Superman55 views
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Anpan Man, the head is a lamp shade. Great costume.55 views
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The second cherry tree and the Three-story Pagoda at Kiyotaki Tokugen-in temple, Maibara, Shiga.55 views
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Altar on the left of the main altar in the Hondo with Fudomyoo at center. In the background on the right is the famous "ghost scroll painting." The ghost seems like it's stepping out of the picture. 絹本淡彩(けんぽんたん�55 viewsLike Sadako stepping out of your TV...
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Corridor from the Hondo to the Mortuary Hall (Ihaido). 位牌堂55 views
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Some displays move.55 views
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Hiroshige's woodblock print of Boats Returning to Yabase from his "Omi Hakkei" (Eight Views of Omi) series.55 views
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Dragon boat drummer.55 views
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Rowing past Nagahama Dome, a sports and event complex.55 views
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Takeshima is a small island with only Nichiren Buddhist temple and the priest's family living on the island. Accessible by boat from Hikone, Shiga Prefecture.55 views
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Passing by Isakiji temple.55 views
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Entertainment stage55 views
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Aburahi Shrine worships Sarutahiko, a god of strength also revered by the samurai. A large torii over the road near the Aburahi Station.55 views
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The festival is a procession combined with Shinto ceremonies. The procession was to arrive at Aburahi Shrine at 10:30 am. Before proceeding to the shrine, the group had a pep talk in their neighborhood.55 views
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From Aburahi Shrine, the procession takes a circular 9-km route to as far as Koka Station (around 3 pm), then they return via Aburahi Station and Shirahige Shrine before reaching Aburahi Shrine at 6 pm.55 views
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Haiden Hall with two mikoshi portable shrines.55 views
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Lion heads.55 views
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Aburahi Shrine Honden hall on the left. Aburahi Shrine is dedicated to a god named Aburahi Daijin, the god of oil.55 views
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Aburahi Shrine was where the Koka ninja gathered and held important meetings.55 views
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The second yakko-furi unit are the Hasami-bako yakko bearers who carry a square box. They too sing and dance. 挟箱奴55 views
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Hasami-bako yakko box bearers change hands as they pass on the box to the other.55 views
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They slowly make their way to the shrine as they perform their song and dance.55 views
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Crests on the hasami-bako chests.55 views
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During the Shinto ceremony, the rest of the procession take a break.55 views
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Kafuka Yume no Mori park 鹿深夢の森55 views
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Odani Castle and the Azai sister trio.55 views
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About Juzenji Shisha Honden shrine.55 views
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Fudo-myoo Shrine, an affiliate shrine.55 views
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Inside Maibara Station's east exit, just a large empty space.55 views
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Fall in Maibara.55 views
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Snow sculpture outside Yonezawa Station.55 views
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The bean throwers head for the worship hall for a short Shinto ceremony.55 views
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The archer symbolically aims his arrow at the ominous directions (kimon and ura-kimon).55 views
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Clean up after a crowd.55 views
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Corridor going to the Honden. Photos of the Kanda Matsuri adorn the wall.55 views
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Shrine museum.55 views
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Old waterwheel.55 views
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Entrance to Ikegami Baien plum tree garden which opened in Aug. 1978. Admission is only 100 yen. The garden is operated by Ota Ward.55 views
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Wisteria bed is bare.55 views
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Budding Rhododendron.55 views
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When you reach Hokkoku Kaido road where you see the Jizo-in temple, turn right. 55 views
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Inside the Kinomoto Pavilion.55 views
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