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They introduced people or the descendants of people who worked to bring cherry blossoms to America and Adachi Ward. Tadao Shimizu. grandson of Kengo Shimizu who was the Kohoku Village mayor in 1886 when he proposed to line the Arakawa River with cherries.40 viewsTadao Shimizu. grandson of Kengo Shimizu who was the Kohoku Village mayor in 1886 when he proposed to line the Arakawa River with cherry blossoms. It eventually lined 6 km of over 3,000 cherry trees.
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Tanashi Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line.40 views
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Trash piles up during cherry blossom season when many people have flower-viewing (hanami) picnics.40 views
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Public toilets and trash.40 views
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Tennoji temple also had an outdoor statue of the Buddha.40 views
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Closeup of hanging decorations. Popular are the Oriental zodiac animals. But they also have other stuff like goldfish, birds, etc. They are made to pray for the safety, healthy growth, and good marriage of girls (usually the oldest daughter).40 views
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Sign for Itabashi-shuku's Waki-Honjin in Naka-shuku in Itabashi-shuku.40 views
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About the En-kiri enoki (縁切榎) "Cutting-ties hackberry tree."40 views
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I thought, why not? So I proceeded to wait for a boat in no time.40 views
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Boat paddler/pilot.40 views
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Koto-ku residents would easily recognize these sights on the bus. Very well done. Too bad it's only temporary.40 views
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Yokojukken River intersects with Onagi River here. A four-way "clover bridge" for pedestrians make it very convenient.40 views
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Hanami flower viewing is popular among the locals.40 views
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The hydrogen bomb was 1,000 times more powerful than the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima.40 views
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This is the Yumenoshima Tropical Greenhouse Dome (夢の島熱帯植物館) opened in 1988.40 views
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This waterfall is one highlight.40 views
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Jesus Christ!40 views
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Mondecool supermarket on 1st floor.40 views
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Harem woman with jingles.40 views
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Tokyo Tower40 views
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T-Rex from Taiwan.40 views
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This guy's face sums up what I thought of the marathon today.40 views
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Very fit grandparents running together.40 views
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Tokyo Marathon volunteers. Next year, I'll see if I can volunteer.40 views
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Cannot reserve a picnic space in advance.40 views
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Myogadani Station on the Marunouchi Line.40 views
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Sanshiro Pond and surrounding garden was part of the Maeda Clan's estate. 三四郎池40 views
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Asakusa geisha dancers (tachikata 立方) were Suzuryu (すず柳), Chifumi (千文), and Chino (千乃).40 views
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Tall bamboo illuminated. Very subtle colors against the black sky.40 views
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Awa Odori dance troupes are called "ren."40 views
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Also watch my YouTube video of Koganei Awa Odori.40 views
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Also watch my YouTube video of Koganei Awa Odori.40 views
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Koganei Awa Odori, Tokyo40 views
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The last dance in front of the station.40 views
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In early 2014, Kyugetsu created and displayed special edition Japanese Hina dolls (not for sale) depicting Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and US Ambassador Caroline Kennedy.40 views
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Gate to Taishakuten temple.40 views
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Another oni (ogre).40 views
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Setsubun bean throwing at 2 pm and 3 pm within the temple grounds.40 views
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At 2 pm, the bean throwers started throwing the beans.40 views
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Oni ogres like to pose for photos.40 views
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Monkeys are Taishakuten's messengers. They chased out the ogre before they start throwing the beans.40 views
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The ogre, representing disease and misfortune, are about to be chased out. 40 views
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While carrying home my lucky beans, I was convinced that 2015 would be a great year.40 views
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Deer is a trademark of Kasuga Taisha Shrine.40 views
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Minami-mon South Gate of Kasuga Taisha Shrine.40 views
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Deer is the sacred messenger of the shrine's gods.40 views
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Tsukudajima skyline across the mouth of Sumida River. Yataibune.40 views
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There's no organizer, no sponsors, no set event time, but it still happens. Just a spontaneous, massive street gathering. Unbelievable.40 views
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The main attraction for these costumers is that they meet other costumers and take photos together. 40 views
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Shibuya Crossing40 views
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Map of shrine grounds.40 views
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Romon Gate 楼門40 views
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People are pure enough now to visit the shrine.40 views
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The shrine is dedicated to a goddess being a guardian deity for fire prevention, safe childbirth, ocean voyages, fishing, farming, and weaving.40 views
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Bridge over Wakutama-ike Pond40 views
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Crystal clear water of Wakutama-ike Pond40 views
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Itsukushima Shrine on Wakutama-ike Pond.40 views
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Shrine amulets on sale.40 views
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Some tourist shops at Shiraito Falls.40 views
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Map of Shiraito Falls area.40 views
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Inside the tourist info center at Shiraito Falls.40 views
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Bus schedule back to Fujinomiya Station from Shiraito Falls.40 views
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Mt. Fuji license plate.40 views
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Mt. Fuji in the early evening.40 views
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In 2014, the castle gate (seen on the right) was reconstructed in the traditional style. 40 views
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Hamamatsu Castle's main tower within the castle tower bailey. 天守曲輪40 views
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About the castle tower bailey. 天守曲輪40 views
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Protruding foundation called the Hachiman-dai.40 views
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Model of Hamamatsu Castle when it was built with snow at the Sapporo Snow Festival.40 views
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Hamamatsu Castle's top floor has a nice lookout deck, but it is enclosed by a wire mesh. (Hard to take photos.)40 views
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In the basement of the castle tower is this well.40 views
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Inari Shrine40 views
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Statue of Ieyasu in Hamamatsu Castle Park.40 views
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Mt. Ibuki as seen from Mt. Toragozen-yama.40 views
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Maruyama Tumulus 丸山古墳40 views
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Ukulele shop at Ochanomizu.40 views
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Mashu (Matthew) Baker, judo gold medalist in 90 kg.40 views
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JR Harajuku Station on the Yamanote Line is the closest station to Meiji Jingu Shrine.40 views
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Mikimoto Pearl Island40 views
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The removed pearls are washed.40 views
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Room exhibiting jewelry made of cultured pearls.40 views
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At the G7 Summit in 2016, the world leaders wore a lapel pins made of pearls.40 views
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Toba Station40 views
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Omiya is a hardcore railway town with all six northern shinkansen lines (Tohoku, Joetsu, Hokuriku, Yamagata, Akita, and Hokkaido Shinkansen) and local train lines passing through. A train maintenance facility is also near Omiya Station. 40 viewsTo get to the Railway Museum, from Omiya Station, ride the New Shuttle line.
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Mighty fine-looking third-class car.40 views
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Hokkaido's first train car.40 views
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Sleeper train bunk beds.40 views
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Outdoor exhibit of Limited Express tokkyu trains.40 views
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Class Nade 6110 electric train geared for commuters. Used by the Yamanote and Chup Lines in Tokyo from 1914.40 views
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Class Oha 31 train car. Japan's first semi-metal train car for improved strength. Built in 1927.40 views
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Operated by Tokyu, Train and Bus Museum in Kawasaki is a medium-size museum near Miyazaki-dai Station on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line connected to Shibuya. 40 views
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Train tickets before vending machines.40 views
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Train tickets before vending machines.40 views
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