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Inside Yushukan war museum. Impressive, but its version of Japanese war history is skewed. No exhibit on the Pearl Harbor attack either. 遊就館210 views
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Different daruma from all over Japan. Very interesting.210 views
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The Nebuta floats are judged in a contest and various awards are given.210 viewsThe Nebuta floats are beautiful objects of light. They are swung left and right and all around. The crowd applaud whenever the Nebuta faces them directly. The sculpture's lights inside are powered by a noisy generator on wheels under the float. The parade progresses quickly and the splendid Nebuta figures pass by one after another. You have to be there in person to feel the power and presence of the giant Nebuta. They represent the very soul and spirit of men. It's enough to give you goose bumps.
The Nebuta floats are judged in a contest and various awards are given. The best ones are preserved at the Nebuta-no-Sato (Nebuta Village) after the festival.
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Spare thatch210 views
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Giant Kannon statue in the distance.210 views
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The double-arched bridge was built in 1911, made of granite.210 views
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Hinohara village manhole210 views
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Tokyo Station Tokaido shinkansen tracks210 views
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Then you see a dramatic bird's eye view of the recreated neighborhood of Sagacho, Fukagawa. The entire neighborhood is indoors.210 views
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Thatched roof210 views
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A small garden and little stream which was behind the Enryokan State Guesthouse.210 views
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In autumn, we see fall leaves, a most appropriate sight in Akihabara because "Akihabara" means "Autumn leaves field."210 views
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Daibutsu Buddha statue210 views
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Otaru Canal is a short walk from Otaru Station.210 views
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Oil-painted card of river. Apparently by the same artist as the preceding card.210 views
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Near Ogaki Station is a small plaza with signs telling you that Haiku poet Matsuo Basho came here and that Ogaki was his last stop on his Oku no Hosomichi journey.210 views
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Marker showing the way to Kaizuten Jinja Shrine on a busy highway in Makino. Kaizuten Jinja holds the annual Kaizu Matsuri (nicknamed Kaizu Rikishi Matsuri) on April 29. Rikishi means sumo wrestler.210 views
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Soon after we got to Nakajima, this black kite flew above. I tracked it with my camera. 「ピーヒョロロロロ…」210 views
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After climbing for about 40 min., we reached the 6th station here. We're already above the clouds.210 views
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Stairway with turtle statue on railing.210 views
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Inside public library which occupies former classrooms whose walls were removed.210 views
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I visited Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine on Jan. 1, 2010. At the Kyoto City Tourist Info office, I asked which shrine was Kyoto's most popular on New Year's Day. They told me it was this shrine, so I came here.210 views
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Official mascots of Maibara, Shiga Prefecture. A pair of fireflies.210 views
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As you can see, there are variations in the hairstyle and adornments of Shimada-ryu.210 views
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Engagement Control Station (ECS) for the Patriot missile system.210 views
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Statue of Democratic Rights in Yakushi Ike Park, Machida, Tokyo210 views
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Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture. Over 1,000 years old.210 views
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Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture.210 views
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Lake Yamanaka is the largest of the Fuji Five Lakes near Mt. Fuji. It's not as touristy as Lake Kawaguchi, but there are many vacation lodging owned by universities and companies. 210 views
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Festival poster209 views
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Store Your Bags209 views一時預り所 - "Ichiji azukari-sho" means makeshift baggage storage place. This facility has been provided to accommodate the bags of the flood of visitors coming to see a big festival near this train station. The available coin-operated lockers are not enough. The "ichiji" can also mean one o'clock, but in this context, it means temporary.
The sign on the right says, "Ichinichi ikko 400 yen" and "Eigyō jikan 8:00 - 17:00." It costs 400 yen to store one bag, and the storage hours are as stated. The place requires you to come back for your stored bag by 5 pm. One advantage of the coin-operated lockers is that you don't need to come back for your bag by 5 pm.
Place: Shimo-Suwa Station, Nagano for the Onbashira Festival.
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Textile exhibition catalog: Avvolti Nel Mito 織物展図録209 viewsThe textiles exhibited are shown in this catalog called "Avvolti Nel Mito" (Wrapped in the Myth) published by Ideart. Language is Italian. Order from PhotoGuide Japan's iStore.
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JR Okaya Station. There is no tourist info office here.209 viewsSmall station, but close to Lake Suwa.
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JR Kami-Suwa Station209 views
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Ro-no-mon Gate (Important Cultural Asset) ろの門209 views
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Inside train209 views
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Gate209 views追手門
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Kobuntei Villa209 views
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Red weeping plum blossoms at park entrance209 views
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Court lady called myobu. 命婦209 views
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Saio-dai Princess riding on a special palanquin called Oyoyo. 斎王代 腰輿（およよ）209 views腰輿（およよ）
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Koenji Awa Odori dance, Tokyo209 views
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Tempura mushroom209 views
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Implements for making gunpowder used in matchlock guns.209 views
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View of Sakurajima from Shiroyama Park209 viewsNotice the submarine in the water.
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Kamosu Shrine in Matsue, Shimane. 神魂神社209 views
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Haniwa Garden in Heiwadai Park209 views
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Monument marking Ii Naomasa and Matsudaira Tadayoshi's position.209 views
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Gate to Minowa-bashi Station on the Tokyo Toden Arakawa Line。 東京都電 荒川線 三ノ輪橋駅209 views
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Bus for cable car station.209 views
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Yamanote Line platform209 views
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Entrance to the bamboo grove at Takebayashi Park. 竹林公園209 views
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Near the entrance to the Tokaido Road is this tourist info booth. Free pamphlets (English included) and maps of Shinagawa-juku.209 views
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Fixed-seat boats209 views
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Family crests of all the warrior clans who occupied Wakamatsu Castle.209 views
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Belonging to the Buzan School of the Shingon Sect of Buddhism, Gokokuji Temple was built by the mother of Shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi in 1682. 209 viewsThe Gekkoden Hall was moved here from Miidera temple in Otsu, Shiga Pref. The Tahoto Pagoda was modeled after the Tahoto at Ishiyamadera in Otsu, Shiga. Okuma Shigenobu, founder of Waseda Univ., is also buried here. This is the entrance to Gokokuji Temple, Niomon Gate. It's right next to Gokokuji Station on the Yurakucho subway line. 仁王門
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Espoir is the name of this lake cruise boat shaped like a medieval European castle. Can't get more gimmicky than that.209 views
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G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit Welcome banner on a building in Sapporo.209 views
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Oyushiki ceremony is performed to purify the sacred rice paddies during the Taga Taisha Rice-Planting Festival. 御湯式209 views
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In the background is the flag of the city of Shibukawa, the sister city of the County of Hawai'i (island of Hawai'i or the Big Island).209 views
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Oil-painted card of ocean and mountain. Apparently by the same artist as the preceding card.209 views
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Bridge209 views
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Iwase took many precious photos of these young and old hardworking women. He put them in a book called Groups of Women Ama Divers. They were topless because it felt more comfortable.209 views
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Suijo Hachiman Shrine Taiko Odori dance in Maibara, Shiga.209 views
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Weather vane on top of the main building.209 views
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This exhibition room is what you first see when you enter the front entrance.209 views
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Stone torii 山下石鳥居209 views
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Kawasaki C-1 for a parachute drop at Iruma Air Show in Saitama.209 views
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The water slides cost extra money. 200 yen per slide.209 views
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Cherry blossom petals fall in the wind.209 views
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During April when the spring flowers are in bloom, a convenient shuttle bus runs from JR Fukushima Station to Hanamiyama Park. A short bus ride.209 views
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JR Obatake Station platform.209 views
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Personal articles of the crew are included.209 views
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Love red and white flowers at Tsutsujigaoka Park, Tatebayashi, Gunma.209 views
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Festival site208 views
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Cable anchor208 views
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Path to the castle tower208 viewsGo up the left steps to proceed to the tower.
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Inside main worship hall, ancestral prayers208 views
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Book by Satoshi Kuribayashi （寄贈図書）208 viewsSome of the pictures by Satoshi Kuribayashi which I showed in the slide show came from this award-winning book titled "The World of Kuribayashi Satoshi." See book review here.
This book has been donated to the Kuusamo public library by Satoshi Kuribayashi as recommended by Philbert Ono.
ISBN: 4054012507
上映した写真は、この写真集からも選びました。私の推薦で栗林先生がこの写真集をクーサモ町の図書館へ寄贈しました。
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Inside boat. Almost empty.208 views
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White Heron Dance208 views
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View from He-no-mon Gate208 views
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Castle tower208 views
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Kadomatsu New Year's decoration208 viewsRight side of Sakura-mon Gate.
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Heiwadai Track and Field arena208 views
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End of the gorge208 views
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View from Onomichi Castle. A lookout deck will be built on the Onomichi Castle site.208 views
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Plum trees and Lake Senba208 views
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Bekkoame candy stand208 views
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All finish208 views
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Norijiri horseman leads the procession. 乗尻208 views
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Kami shibai storyteller 紙芝居208 views
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Japanese-style Locomoco, originally from Hawaii208 viewsFrom a well-known bento shop. Not very good.
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They used to have a tawashi brush to wash the statue, but that wore out the statue. So the replacement statue is now washed/rubbed with a towel instead.208 views
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Ducks208 views
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Lantern and sunset at Futami Okitama Shrine208 views
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Vegetable seller. 八百屋の八百新208 views
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Huge crowd208 views
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Komae's manhole design depicts a gingko tree, the city's official tree.208 views
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After going through the Somon front gate, we see the pagoda and the Butsuden Buddha Hall straight ahead.208 views
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Ii clan crest on rain water barrel under the roof of Gotokuji temple Hondo Hall, Setagaya, Tokyo.208 views
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Ukimido pagoda, Lake Toya, Hokkaido 浮見堂208 views
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Usuzan Ropeway car holds over 100 people.208 views
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Taume girl at the Taga Taisha Rice-planting Festival208 views
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Yakitori208 views
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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 27, 2007) Family and friends celebrate the homecoming for USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as the ship arrives at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka.208 viewsYOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 27, 2007) Family and friends celebrate the homecoming for USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as the ship arrives at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Kitty Hawk, the world's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, returned after completing a scheduled fall deployment and participation in ANNUALEX, the maritime component of the U.S.-Japan exercise Keen Sword 08. The exercise was designed to increase interoperability between the United States and JMSDF and enhance their ability to effectively and mutually respond to a regional crisis situation. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kari R. Bergman (Released)
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Arabian Gulf (Feb. 28, 2003) -- An F-14A “Tomcat” launches from one of four stream powered catapults aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63).208 viewsArabian Gulf (Feb. 28, 2003) -- An F-14A “Tomcat” launches from one of four stream powered catapults aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk and Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) are operating with coalition forces in support of Operation Southern Watch and Enduring Freedom, and is the world’s only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier operating out of Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Todd Frantom. (RELEASED)
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Umaya Horse Stable (Important Cultural Property).208 views
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Iga-Ueno Castle and cherry blossoms, Mie Prefecture. During the Meiji Restoration, Ueno Castle's structures were dismantled as with many other castles.208 views
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Hiyoshi Taisha is at the foot of Mt. Hiei (home of Enryakuji temple) and it worships the mountain god. The Sanno-sai festival is the shrine's biggest festival and one of Shiga's biggest festivals. MAP208 views
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Wakamiya Shrine near Wakamiya Port.208 views
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Makino manhole, Takashima, Shiga Pref.208 views
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Woman warrior on horseback for the Taga Matsuri, Shiga Prefecture. 女武者208 views
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Cherry blossoms and Tahoto pagoda at Ishiyama-dera.208 views
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Bags of drink cans.208 views
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Rocky trail looking up on Mt. Fuji.208 views
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Inside school auditorium.208 views
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Shichikawa Matsuri's yakko-furi dance is a Shiga Prefecture Intangible Folk Cultural Property. 滋賀県選択無形民俗文化財208 views
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My video of Maibara Hikiyama Festival 2010208 viewsMaihara Hikiyama Matsuri is held annually on the three-day weekend in Oct. around the 10th (Sports Day, a national holiday). Sunday is the main day.
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Way to Tama Cemetery. One of Tokyo's major cemeteries with the graves of celebrated figures including politicians, scholars, and novelists. Also a noted cherry blossom spot in spring.208 views
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Fukushima Hanamiyama Park 208 views
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Porthole from Battleship Mutsu.208 views
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Propellers of Battleship Yamato.208 views
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Northern lights slide show by Jorma Luhta オーロラの写真207 viewsWhat would a nature photo festival in Finland be without photos of the aurora borealis? Wisely, they included some northern lights pictures. This Finnish photographer showed spectacular images of northern lights. Looks really surreal or like in a dream. Wish there was an English translation of his Finnish narration.
Web site: Jorma Luhta
とても美しいオーロラの写真もフィンランド人の写真家が紹介した。
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Notogawa Station, West Exit, also designed as a water wheel. This is one of Shiga's best-designed train stations. Beautifully designed station resembling a water wheel, the symbol of the town.207 views
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Very old and worn statue of Pindola Bharadvaja (賓頭盧尊者) inide Karamon Gate.207 views
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San no Maru. This area is ringed by cherry trees. 三の丸広場207 views
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Koshi Kuruwa storehouse (Waist Quarter) for salt and rice.207 views
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Honmaru Palace207 viewsImportant Cultural Property
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Hiking around the island (not recommended). There is a nice path going around half the island. But the other half lacks a real path. It is somewhat risky.207 views
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Central Kochi city207 views
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These pictures were taken in May 2003, when Kanna-machi town was newly formed upon the merging of Manba town and Nakazato village.207 views
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JR Shin-machi Station to go back to Takasaki.207 views
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Saio-dai Princess procession. 斎王代207 views
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Entrance to Isaburo207 views
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Left side was recently reroofed.207 views
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Views from castle tower207 views
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Mitake Station (side view) on the JR Ome Line. 御岳駅207 views
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Men with buckets come for a refill.207 views
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"Tell us my friends your stories, with your fervent hearts."207 views
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Signs point you to the shinkansen tracks.207 views
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On Nakahashi Bridge.207 views
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Kondoi beach207 views
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Mother and twins in yukata207 views
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Entrance to the Tokaido Road at Shinagawa. Short walk from Shinagawa Station.207 views
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JR Gotanda Station, east side207 views
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Another manhole with the city's flower, bird, and tree, and Tanabata.207 views
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Flight simulator (Not as good as Microsoft Flight Simulator.)207 views
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The lighting inside the museum also changes to reflect the time of day. This is night time.207 views
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When Wright found out that Bunkichi was a fellow University of Pennsylvania graduate, he fully supported the preservation of the property. They saved the property by converting it into a museum. 207 viewsA foundation was established and the property was donated to it. Pictured is Ralph Wright and Itoh Bunkichi VIII (1927- ), the son of Bunkichi VII (1896-1958).
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Sculpture in front of Takaoka Station (north side)207 views
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Nakajima-no-Ochaya Tea House on the small island in the pond.207 views
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Other side of Akihabara Station207 views
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Ticket office inside JR Toya Station. Notice the G8 Summit flags.207 views
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Mikami Shrine's Honden in Yasu, a National Treasure. It is a mixture of Shinto shrine and Buddhist temple architecture. It dates from the Kamakura Period, about 700 years ago. 本殿207 views
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Main entrance. Open 9:30 am - 5 pm, closed Mon. and the day after a national holiday. MAP207 viewsNote that the museum underwent major renovations and reopened in July 2016. Some of the old exhibits have been replaced and there are also new exhibits like Lake Baikal seals.
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Her lit arms pierce the dark...207 views
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Sunpu Castle's Tatsumi Yagura Turret and Higashi Gomon Gate.207 views
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Riding on the elevator to the flight deck.207 views
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Dotaku-kun from Yasu, Shiga. Modeled after Japan's largest ancient bronze bell discovered in Yasu. ドウタクくん (滋賀 野洲市）207 views
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Held annually on May 5 by Ozu Jinja Shrine, the festival consists of dances and music by children, taiko drumming, a naginata dance and acrobatics by boys using a pole sword, and a roundtrip procession. Ozu Jinja Shrine torii. 小津神社207 views
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Hokke Soji-in Toto pagoda on the left and the Amida-do Hall on the right. Enryakuji temple, Mt. Hiei, Otsu, Shiga.207 views
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Rock and more rock on Mt. Fuji.207 views
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Fussa manhole depicting tanabata festival in Tokyo.207 views
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The Japanese loved to take pictures with the Americans.207 views
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View from Sendai Castle's Honmaru. Sendai has over a million people. On clear days, you can also see the Pacific Ocean.207 views
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The Heijo Palace guard (Ejitai) holds the Gate-closing ceremony at the end of the day at Suzaku Gate.207 views
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The number of people who went on an Uminoko voyage this year is on top, and the total number who went on a voyage on Uminoko since 1983 on the bottom. The 432,401 people is equivalent to one-third of Shiga's population.207 views
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Yushima Tenjin Ume Matsuri poster.207 views
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Entrance to Yasaka Shrine206 views
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Nagasaki photos by Yosuke Yamahata206 views
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Statue of Ueno Hikoma206 views
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View from the right of Hishi Gate206 views
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Castle tower 大天守206 views
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Mizu-no-ichi Gate, Important Cultural Property.206 views
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Honmaru Palace206 viewsImportant Cultural Property
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Fantastically-shaped plum tree206 views
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Low-rider cherries206 views
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In the back on the left is a prize from Mexico and one from Hungary on the right. In the front on the left is a prize from Mongolia, middle is from NHK, and right is from China.206 views
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Shrine maiden on horseback called Munanori Onna.206 views騎女
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A real crowd pleaser.206 views
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Monument in the center of Ainokura.206 views
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Omi merchant statue.206 views
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They are not real warrior monks. Monks do not go to battle as they once did centuries ago. Also see the video at YouTube. 僧兵行列206 views
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All the men look in the direction of the Sacred Man, but few can actually see him or touch him for good luck.206 views
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Rub the two balls.206 views
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"Miyako Odori" poster and paper lantern.206 views
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"Naka-Meguro Sakura Matsuri"206 views
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Entrance to Hama-rikyu Onshi Gardens206 views
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The new Toyako Onsen Bus Terminal206 views
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G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit welcome sticker on a bus window in Sapporo.206 views
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The final number.206 views
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Letter from Big Island Mayor Stephen Yamashiro proclaiming sister-city relations with Ikaho (before it merged with Shibukawa).206 views
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Yakitori206 views
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Elevator on USS Midway206 views
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At sea aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Mar. 19, 2002 -- Catapult and arresting Gear personnel assigned to V-2 division prepare catapult number two for the next day of Carrier Qualification (CQ).206 viewsAt sea aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Mar. 19, 2002 -- Catapult and arresting Gear personnel assigned to V-2 division prepare catapult number two for the next day of Carrier Qualification (CQ). Kitty Hawk is conducting work-ups in preparation for an upcoming extended underway period, and is the Navy’s only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, operating out of Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class John E. Woods. (RELEASED)
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Noborigama sloping kiln 登り窯206 views
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Hikone Castle is one of five main castle towers in Japan designated as a National Treasure. The others are Himeji, Matsumoto, Matsue, and Inuyama Castles.206 views
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JR Fukushima Station on the west side (Nishi-guchi).206 views
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Most pf the danjiri festival girls had braided scalps, sometimes in a flowery pattern.. 206 views
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Toyosato Elementary School name plate at the front gate.206 views
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Goeido Founder's Hall206 views
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Done and almost like the real thing. The Iolani Palace is in Honolulu, Hawaii, originally built by King David Kalakaua in the 19th century when Hawaii was still an independent kingdom. It is now a major tourist attraction.206 viewsThis photo was published in a book called "The Companies We Keep 2," published in Hawaii by Bob Sigall in Jan. 2008. The book is a compilation of various tidbits and trivia about Hawaii (my home state).
This photo was also featured on Hawaii's TV talk show "Nighttime with Andy Bumatai." See the segment at YouTube here.
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Yoroi Toshikoshi Shuko festival, Ashikaga, Tochigi.206 views
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Floating lanterns in Chidorigafuchi moat.206 views
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It's worth visiting Kamikochi, very scenic for Japan.206 views
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There were two guys and three girls dancing.206 views
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Statue of Ii Naosuke, lord of Hikone Castle in Shiga Prefecture in Kamonyama Park, Yokohama. In 1914, the Ii family donated Kamonyama Park to the city of Yokohama.206 views
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Usubeni Bridge (Light Pink Bridge) with a canopy of light pink wisteria at Ashikaga Flower Park in Ashikaga, Tochigi. うす紅橋206 views
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Uesugi Shrine, Yonezawa, Yamagata206 views
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The bottleneck at Naiku was this little torii which most people wanted to walk through at the top of the steps. People like me who didn't have time opted to go up the steps on the right side in no time. 206 views
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