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Kimono-clad beauties, winners of some Miss contest.197 views
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Hossawa Falls is one of Japan's 100 Famous Falls. 日本の滝百選197 views
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There are ten large carvings (each 2.27 meters by 1.27 meters) depicting scenes from the Lotus Sutra (Hokekyo).197 views
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Hailstones in Feb.197 views
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Also called Ikaruga-dera, the temple is the headquarters of the Shotoku-shu Buddhist Sect founded by Shotoku Taishi.197 views
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Men start to pour into the shrine.197 views
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Outside wall of garden.197 views
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Boat for Taketomi at Ishigaki Port.197 views
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Control tower equipment.197 views
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Akihabara has undergone a few transformations over the decades. From general electronics, to computers, and now anime and video games.197 views
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Another one is happy to sing while a horde of amateur photographers click away.197 views
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Statue of Matsuo Basho.197 views
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Frozen crab197 views
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Road blocked by the pond. The Nishiyama Craters are part of Mt. Usu. They are on the west side of Usuzan and were formed by the March 2000 eruption.197 views
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Neon lights of Susukino, at the main intersection.197 views
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Aloha Dalire dancing the hula on stage. 飛び入り参加したアロハ・ダリレもフラを披露。197 views
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Family of Robert Walker Irwin. Left to right: Robert Jr., Bella, 4th daughter Agnes, Iki, 2nd son Richard, Robert, 3rd daughter Marion, and 2nd daughter Mary.197 views
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Young baby sitters. The girls look around 8 or 9 years old. The artist went slightly overboard with the hand coloring. Colorful, but too bold.197 views
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YOKOSUKA, 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).197 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jimmy C. Pan (Released)
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Tea fields next to Tarumi Tongu. When the Saio princess was called back to Kyoto, she took a different route back to Kyoto.197 views
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Swan maiden statue at Lake Yogo. Monument built in Nov. 1994.197 views
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Hashi Yukio sings the "Yuru-kyara Ondo" in front of Yuru-Kyara characters in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture.197 views
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Naoko Yamazaki in her homecoming parade in Matsudo, Chiba. Also see my video at YouTube.197 views
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Ayame girls at Hyozu Matsuri.197 views
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He turns his head back.197 views
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Tanuki raccoon dog statue at Morinji temple at Tatebayashi, Gunma Prefecture.197 views
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K-ON! fans have donated and dropped off numerous K-ON! merchandise like these figurines of the K-ON! characters.197 views
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Tokyo Station has two main entrances/exits: Marunouchi and Yaesu. Both sides are undergoing a major transformation.197 views
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Burial mounds196 viewsA large clay pot served as the coffin.
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Serial No. on Japanese gun196 viewsThis looks like a serial No. for this gun. It reads 2143.

砲の製造番号と思われる「弐千百四拾参基」と刻んでいる。
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Bear cave クマのほら穴196 viewsSmall bear cave for hibernation. This was a short walk from the road.
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Outdoor toilet 野外のトイレ196 views
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Castle tower foundation196 views
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Lake Nishinoko196 views
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Kunitomo teppo no sato Matchlock Museum (Kunitomo Gun Museum) 国友鉄砲の里資料館 MAP196 views
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Nissan GT-R Proto196 views
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White Heron Dance, Shirasagi no Mai. The eight white herons represent four male and four female herons.196 views
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Inside Hondo temple hall196 views
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Kusatsu-juku Honjin. the Honjin was the town's most luxurious accommodation catering to society's elite like daimyo warlords, Imperial family members including the emperor, and other dignitaries. National Historic Site196 viewsAt stage towns along the major roads like the Nakasendo and Tokaido, the Honjin was the town's most luxurious accommodation catering to society's elite like daimyo warlords, Imperial family members including the emperor, and other dignitaries. It operated during 1635 to 1870. The Honjin is now a museum.

This Honjin in Kusatsu is a very impressive example of traditional architecture. It is designated as a National Historical Place. It underwent a complete renovation and reconstruction during 1989 to 1995. (In case you wonder why such an old building looks so new.) Admission 200 yen. 10-min. walk from Kusatsu Station.
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Mizu-no-go Gate door196 views
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To top floor196 views
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Steps to castle gate196 views
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Path to natural spring196 views
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Kobuntei Villa196 views
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Chigo children196 views
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Dragon on ceiling that squeaks when you clap.196 views
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Prize from the United Arab Emirates.196 views
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Kusasenri196 views
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Old JR Miyazaki Station196 views
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Entrance to Sekigahara Warland196 views
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Fukushima Masanori's position and shrine.196 views
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Mt. Hinode-yama which is next to Mt. Mitake.196 views
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Lift station in middle (very short distance) which no one rides.196 views
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Concourse196 views
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Jizo statue196 views
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Near Shinagawa Station is this poor little shrine called, Takayama Inari Shrine, encroached on all sides by urban development. 高山稲荷神社196 views
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One by one, the men carefully positioned the new sacred ropes on the two Rocks. All the while, young children and young men are chanting on the shore.196 views
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Little Dot196 views
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Koedo Hikone NPO started operating "yakata-bune" Japanese-style boats in the moats of Hikone Castle as a tourist attraction for the castle's 400th anniversary in 2007. They operate 6 rides per day around the castle, taking 50 min.196 viewsBoat landing for the Hikone-jo Ohori Meguri boat ride. Near the entrance to Genkyu-en Garden. They operate "yakata-bune" Japanese-style boats as a tourist attraction.
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San-no-Maru entrance to Tsurugajo Castle 三の丸196 views
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East end of Otaru Canal196 views
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While traveling, St. Shinran was unable to cross the Echigawa River since there was a flood. So he stayed at this temple temporarily. During that time, he planted a plum tree which bloom red plum blossoms.196 views
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His slow hula dance drove the ladies wild. You should've heard the screams...196 views
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YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 12, 2008) The aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) enters Yokosuka, Japan's Truman Bay after completing its last deployment before being replaced by the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) this summer.196 viewsYOKOSUKA, Japan (May 12, 2008) The aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) enters Yokosuka, Japan's Truman Bay after completing its last deployment before being replaced by the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) this summer. During the four-week deployment, the ship worked with the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Kitty Hawk operates from Fleet Activities Yokosuka. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kyle D. Gahlau (Released)
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Moegi no Yakata or Sharp residence 萌黄の館(シャープ住宅)196 views
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Sanno-sai Festival, Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Otsu, Shiga Prefecture196 views
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Map of Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine at the foot of Mt. Hiei. It is a complex of the so-called Seven Sanno Shrines, including two shrines designated as National Treasures. There are also 14 lesser shrines. Most things are within easy walking distance.196 views
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Held on the first Fri. and Sat. of Aug., the Fukushima Waraji Matsuri is mainly an evening parade of dancers. During Aug. 7-8, 2009, the 40th Fukushima Waraji Festival was held. I saw it on the second day.196 views
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Women in yukata watching the Hachioji Matsuri.196 views
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Study desks inside public library. They face a window with a view of the new Toyosato Elementary School building.196 views
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Inside the Goeido Hall. You have to take off your shoes to enter. This was on Jan. 1, 2010. 御影堂196 views
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Katsuura fish market196 views
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All the Omizo Matsuri hikiyama arrived in succession as they ran each time. Also see my video at YouTube.196 views
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Swords and pistols from Battleship Mutsu.196 views
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"Yamato" is another name for Japan, and so it is a very revered and prestigious name for any ship. Many movies, anime, etc., have been based on Battleship Yamato which retains a strong cultural influence in Japan.196 views
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Manhole in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima196 views
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Entertaiment195 views
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Exhibition hall195 views
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Old tree bark195 views
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More details about the song here.195 views
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Water intake for Lake Biwa Canal No. 2. Near Mihogasaki in Otsu, and adjacent to the boat racing arena.195 views
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Lamborghini Murcielago195 viewsNo price was listed. But if you have to ask, then it's too expensive.
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Inside hondo, Hyakusaiji195 views
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One end of To-no-ichi Gate195 views
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Mizu-no-roku Gate195 views
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Inside Mizu-no-roku Gate195 views
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To second floor195 views
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Castle tower195 views
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Priests appear195 views
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JR Takasaki Station 高崎駅195 viewsAs seen from my hotel.
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Kimono demonstration195 views
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Ceremony at Shimogamo Shrine. 下鴨神社195 viewsThe public is not allowed to see the ceremony within the shrine.
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"Irises" 菖蒲195 views
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The Nebuta festival is a great visual spectacle as well as a sound delight.195 viewsThe Nebuta festival is a great visual spectacle as well as a sound delight. The resounding beat of the taiko drums and the shrill of the flutes give the festival its soul. These are placed at regular intervals throughout the parade. The taiko beat is simple and repetitive, yet powerful and infectious.
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Yasukuni Shrine during the Mitama Matsuri before dark.195 views
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The fireworks were brilliant and world-class, included a few waterborne "half-dome" fireworks.195 views
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Grass skiing195 views
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World's largest caldera still active.195 views
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Former residence of Omi merchant Fujii Hikoshiro (1876-1956) (藤井 彦四郎邸). Now a history museum.195 views
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Minowa-bashi Station platform for departing trains195 views
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Hosenji temple in Nakano-ku, Tokyo. Belongs to the Shingon-shu Sect, Buzan School. 宝仙寺195 views
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Verse 4 Lyrics (Chikubushima) 四番の英訳(竹生島)195 viewsAzure blue flower garden, revered coral shrine.
Full of old-time stories, Chikubushima.
In the hands of Buddha, one young maiden lies.
She's sleeping in compassion, resting peacefully.

瑠璃の花園 珊瑚の宮
古い伝えの 竹生島
仏の御手に いだかれて
ねむれ乙女子 やすらけく

Ruri no hanazono, sango no miya
Furui tsutae no, Chikubujima
Hotoke no mite ni, idakarete
Nemure otomego, yasurakeku

Lake Biwa's most famous and sacred island is accessible by boat from Hikone, Nagahama, and Imazu. Color of the water in the photo is not real.
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Inside Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Entrance in 2007. 東京駅丸の内南口195 views
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Waiting for a shinkansen train.195 views
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The lights are not as good covering the flowers. Pretty uneven lighting.195 views
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Food and souvenir stalls. The local tourist association also had a stall where I got maps of Hamura and directions to the nearby Tamagawa Josui Aqueduct.195 views
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Akiba Square in the new Akihabara UDX (Crossfield) building next to Akihabara Station.195 views
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It's also when some street performers start to sing.195 views
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Developed area next to Akihabara Station. Once upon a time, this used to be a wholesale area for fruit. Then an outdoor basketball/skateboard court.195 views
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Some trains are decorated with G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit welcome sign.195 views
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Bamboo rattles called pu'ili.195 views
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Yokosuka, Japan (May 17, 2005) – The conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) sails past a small group of Japanese fishing vessels and heads toward Sagami Bay to conduct precision anchor checks.195 viewsYokosuka, Japan (May 17, 2005) – The conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) sails past a small group of Japanese fishing vessels and heads toward Sagami Bay to conduct precision anchor checks during her post upkeep underway period in the western Pacific Ocean. Kitty Hawk is the U.S. Navy's oldest active aircraft carrier. Kitty Hawk demonstrates power projection and sea control as the U.S. Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, operating from Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class William H. Ramsey (RELEASED)
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At sea aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Nov. 14, 2002 -- Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Daniel Gadea from San Francisco, Calif., signals “ready shoot” before pushing the launch catapult button.195 viewsAt sea aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Nov. 14, 2002 -- Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Daniel Gadea from San Francisco, Calif., signals “ready shoot” before pushing the launch catapult button. Petty Officer Gadea’s job is to launch aircraft once the signal is given from the “shooter.” Kitty Hawk is the Navy’s only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier and operates out of Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Todd Frantom. (RELEASED)
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Statue of Toyotomi Hideyoshi in front of Sunomata Castle.195 views
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Hut roofs are weighed down with rocks so it doesn't blow away with the wind.195 views
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Telephone booth195 views
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Second-floor corridor195 views
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Blue Impulse Aerobatic Team at Iruma Air Show.195 views
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This air-conditioned waiting room for regular trains was renovated finally by 2011.195 views
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White Wisteria Waterfall. 白藤の滝195 views
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The Yamato's final mission was suicidal. It was ordered to go to Okinawa in April 1945 and beach herself offshore so it wouldn't sink. While beached, it would fire its guns at the enemy on Okinawa.195 views
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Taiko troupe from Okinawa194 viewsThis group stole the show with a dragon dance, lion dogs, and eisa taiko drummers.
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Nagasaki photos and origami corner 折り紙コーナー194 viewsVisitors were encouraged to fold a paper crane.
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Temple bell194 views
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He-no-mon Gate in the distance. As seen from Chi-no-mon Gate.194 views
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Gun racks called bugukake. 武具掛194 views
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Portraits of castle lords and owners on top floor194 viewsEleven generations of the Naruse Clan are shown here.
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View from train194 views
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Nihon University college band was part of the parade. 昔の築地本願寺の花まつり194 views
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Chiba Monorail Station194 views
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Entrance to Chiba Monorail Station194 views
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Shrine maidens 巫女194 views
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No. 3 official of the old police force and court justice called Kebiishi-no-jo 検非違使尉194 views検非違使尉
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Two foundation beams interlock.194 views
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Tatsumaki Jigoku (Tornado Hell) 龍巻地獄194 views
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Admission charged. The 1,000 yen ticket gets you into the three major sights.194 views
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Goju-no-To (Five-Story Pagoda), National Treasure, Horyuji. The size of the roof gets smaller toward the top of the structure. 五重塔 仏舎利194 views
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Tagata Shrine Honden main hall which worships shrine worships a deity called Tamahime-no-Mikoto who was a daughter of a powerful local lord from the 5th century.194 views
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Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Entrance in 2007.194 views
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View of Fujimi-dori road from Fujimi Terrace. Unfortunately, too hazy to see Mt. Fuji. 「まろにえ富士見通り」194 views
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Exhibits on Tokorozawa's aviation history.194 views
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The Sanno Matsuri Festival is one of Japan's Big Three Festivals and one of Tokyo's Big Three Festivals held in mid-June during several days. 194 viewsThe main highlight is the Jinko-sai Procession held every two years. The 600-meter long procession consists of about 500 people parading through central Tokyo near the National Diet, Imperial Palace, Tokyo Station, and Ginza. It includes three portable shrines, carriages, and flower floats. Various events are also held at Hie Shrine which holds the festival. Jinko-sai Procession left Hie Shrine at 8 am on June 11, 2004. Before noon, they approach the Imperial Palace. 山王まつり神幸祭
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Sleek boat slicing through the water.194 views
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Naginata float at night194 views
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Museum office194 views
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Gotokuji temple's Hondo Main Hall 本堂194 views
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Turn left and you see this. Ii clan graves on both sides. Lord Ii Naosuke's grave is at the very end on the left.194 views
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Facing Eitai-dori road, the main entrance to Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine. The original shrine fronted the ocean, but landfills over the centuries have put the shrine further away from shore.194 views
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Susukino Station platform194 views
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After the flight, we could see the kite up close. A sacred sakaki tree branch adorned the back of the kite. Also many paper stickers with people's wishes were pasted on the back.194 views
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Museum restaurant serves lake fish.194 views
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This is the USS Midway which I also toured with a group while it was still homeported in Yokosuka during 1973-1991. The first US aircraft carrier to be homeported outside the US.194 views
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Natural spring in Ogaki194 views
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Held annually on April 18 by Hioki 日置神社 and Tsuno Shrines in Imazu, Takashima, Shiga, this festival features a pair of very tall (18 meters), decorated bamboo poles called O-nobori carried little by little at a horse-riding course. 194 views
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Sunomata Castle194 views
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Sunomata Ichiya Castle was reconstructed in April 1991.194 views
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A black kite is perched in a cherry tree.194 views
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Life-like boar, all edible materials.194 views
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Kamikochi is accessible by bus from the Matsumoto Bus Terminal near JR Matsumoto Station.194 views
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Tokyo Skytree as seen from the air. It just stands out since there are no tall buildings around it.194 views
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Takatora Summit in Kora, Shiga194 views
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Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture. 194 views
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Fukushima Hanamiyama Park spring flowers 194 views
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Actress Haruka Ayase (left) throws beans at Naritasan Shinshoji temple on Feb. 3, 2013.194 views
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Odawara manhole showing Odawara Castle.194 views
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Castle tower foundation193 views
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Takeshima ("Island of Many Views") is a small island (600 m circumference) in Lake Biwa off Hikone, accessible by a short boat ride from Hikone Port.193 views
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Keage today, incline is on the right of road193 views
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Volkswagen193 views
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Inner palace women 大奥御殿女中193 views
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Hyozu Taisha Shrine's Japanese garden at night in fall. It's really beautiful. Like someone painted colorful autumn leaves on a black canvas.193 views
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Sengan Turret near Otemon Gate193 viewsOne of the castle's oldest remaining buildings built in 1620. Underwent major restoration in 1961. Overlooking the outer moat.

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JR Gamagori Station. In the foreground is my bicycle.193 views
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Poem monument193 views
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Balcony on the top floor of Kobuntei Villa193 views
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Eight strings of carp streamers hover over the river.193 views
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Standing 41.8 meters high, equivalent to a 9-story building.193 views
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Finish line 300 meters later193 views
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Pre-festival warm-up performance.193 views
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Azuchi Nobunaga Matsuri used to be held on the first Sunday in June, but it's now held in Nov. (since 2020). The festival is dedicated to Oda Nobunaga who built Azuchi Castle. Parking available at nearby Bungei no Sato.193 views
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Kura-zukuri style architecture. Local merchants built these earthen buildings after the Great Fire of Kawagoe in 1893. 蔵造りの町並み193 views
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Sign for taking "I was here" photos.193 views
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Tatsumaki Jigoku (Tornado Hell) 龍巻地獄193 views
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Entrance road to JRA (Japan Racing Association) Ritto Training Center. MAP193 views
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Oguchi Taro song monument193 views
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Bridge over the gorge193 views
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Ooagata Shrine grounds193 views
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The second rope is installed.193 views
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Pilots who flew at Tokorozawa.193 views
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