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Off the shore of Takashima, with Shirahige Shrine's torii in the lake. "Shirahige" means white beard, and so people pray here for long life and longevity. The shrine is dedicated to a god named Sarutahiko. 白鬚神社177 views
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View of Lake Biwa and Otsu. Omi Ohashi Bridge in the background. The towering building is Otsu Prince Hotel.177 views
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Rest area.177 views
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Cherry blossoms, castle moat, and Ninomaru-Sawaguchi Tamon Yagura Turret.177 views
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Yamagata Station's exit has hanagasa (flower hat) decorations.177 views
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Amateur hanagasa dancers.177 views
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The Japanese tile roof makes the home top-heavy, making it more vulnerable to horizontal swaying and eventual toppling.177 views
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Lumix girl177 views
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Boat with the main portable shrine pass under Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge.177 views
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Toyko Big Sight is crowded with people waiting for runners.177 views
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To mark the 700th anniversary of Asakusa Sanja Matsuri Festival in 2012, a boat procession was held on Sumida River on March 18, 2012. 177 views
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Hiroshima is also famous for okonomiyaki.177 views
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Cone-shaped Hydrangea at Gyosen Park Heisei Garden, Edogawa, Tokyo177 views
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At Sengen Taisha Shrine in Fujinomiya.177 views
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Mt. Ibuki in Shiga Prefecture in the Railway model diorama at SCMAGLEV and Railway Park in Nagoya.177 views
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Otsu manhole showing Lake Biwa, Omi Ohashi Bridge, Otsu mascot Hikaru-kun, rowing, yachting, and Michigan boat.177 views
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Yokaichi Giant Kite Preservation Society. This is the group responsible for producing, maintaining, and flying the giant kite. 大凧保存会176 views
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Jomon Period dugout canoe replica made in 1990. Carved out of single log, two men successfully used it to paddle to Chikubushima from Onoe, Nagahama. 176 views
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Lakeside park in northern Nagahama. This area was formerly Biwa-cho town which merged with adjacent Nagahama in Feb. 2006. 176 views
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Interlaken boat to Imazu at Chikubushima.176 views
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Takatsuki-cho176 views
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White Heron Dance176 views
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Edo Castle construction: Rock-hauling procession. 江戸城築城 お石曵き176 views
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View looking east176 views
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Castle photo exhibition176 views
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View from castle tower foundation176 views
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Main hall in the distance with Tokyo Tower in the background. If you visit Zojoji, you might as well visit Tokyo Tower as well. Just a short walk from the temple.176 views
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China's pitcher and catcher in a conference.176 views
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Niomon176 views
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Finale: "Hana Utage" (Flower Banquet) 花うたげ176 views
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Whoever thought of combining toro nagashi with fireworks was a genius.176 views
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Ohara beach where the portable shrines will be carried into the ocean. 大原海水浴場176 views
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Many boats are made in Italy.176 views
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Rowing exercise machines called "ergometers" or "ergo" or "indoor rower." In Japan, they call it "ergo." エルゴ176 viewsThe machine measures the energy you expend rowing. Also measures how fast and far you rowed if you were on water. They even have ergo rowing contests which is a sport itself.
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After a neat rowing trip, the boat is lifted out of the water.176 views
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Near the rowing club is the Lake Biwa Rowing Course where regattas are held. 滋賀県立琵琶湖漕艇場176 views
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Hida beef176 views
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Tofu steak176 views
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Chinoike Jigoku (Blood Pond Hell) 血の池地獄176 views
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Nishikawa residence.176 views
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Altar in Amida-do hall, Jizo-in, Kinomoto, Shiga 阿弥陀堂176 views
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Lake Suwa176 views
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Plum blossoms176 views
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Oiwake bus stop, near the gorge.176 views
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Behind Fujimi Turret 富士見櫓176 views
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Somebody had a big head...176 views
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The Boat Procession started at 7 pm on Okawa River. These boats are called Dondoko. どんどこ船 大川 船渡御176 views
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Shinagawa Shrine faces Daiichi Keihin, a major highway.176 views
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The mikoshi are splashed with water in whichever way possible. This is in the middle of summer, so it's a good way to cool off.176 views
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Tekomai geisha at Eitai-bashi176 views
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The only woman on the log. After this log-raising, I had seen enough. This No. 1 log offered the best view of all the four Akimiya logs.176 views
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Toki Messe's tower is the city's tallest building at 140 meters.176 views
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The Byakkotai were outnumbered and forced to retreat. Twenty of them escaped to Iimoriyama Hill where they saw what looked liked a burning Tsurugajo Castle. Photo: Pay a small fee to take the escalator up the hill. Or climb up the steps for free.176 views
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Byakkotai statue outside the Byakkotai Memorial Museum176 views
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Marker indicating the garden as a sightseeing spot and Special Historic Site.176 views
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The U-shaped Enryokan was used as a guest house until 1883 when the new Rokumeikan 鹿鳴館 guest house was completed. Due to old age, the Enryokan was torn down in 1889. Many new Shiodome skyscrapers loom over the site.176 views
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Odakyu Line Gotokuji Station 豪徳寺駅176 views
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Official mascot greets visitors on the main path to Ishiyama-dera temple.176 views
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Inside the Espoir lake cruise boat. This is the lower deck. The boat is obviously available for hire for private parties and cruises.176 views
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G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit merchandise: Confections sold at the train station kiosk.176 views
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Train platform in Sapporo Station. Well protected from snow.176 views
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Kaguazaka Awa Odori dancers in front of Bishamonten temple. 毘沙門天176 views
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Time-Keeping Bell. The bell was recast in 1844. 時報鐘 - Jihosho. Next to the bell is a tea house called Choshoan. The 13th lord of the castle, Ii Naosuke was a diligent practitioner of the tea ceremony.176 viewsThe famous phrase "Ichigo Ichie" (One Encounter, One Chance) was coined by him in a tea ceremony book titled "Chanoyu Ichie-shu" （茶の湯一会集）.
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Tokugawa Ieyasu at Sasaoyama.176 views
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Sometimes a match is too close to call. The ringside judges will hold a conference in the ring and either decide who was the winner or declare a rematch. The referee must accept the decision. Judges in the video room may also examine a replay on video.176 views
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Genjihama Beach in Shin-Asahi.176 views
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Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival176 views
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Looking down at the trail.176 views
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Give back the Northern Territories176 views
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Eye-catching trio of yukata-clad girls.176 views
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I show you photos of the boat cruise first. There are many boats coming and going in Matsushima Bay. You have to decide which cruise to go on.176 views
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The Lakestars shake hands with fans as they leave the court.176 views
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Spiral staircase176 views
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Upper level of old school library.176 views
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Honden Hall of Kunozan Toshogu Shrine at Nihondaira, Shizuoka. The shrine's focal point and most magnificent building. Important Cultural Property.176 views
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The shrine looks spanking new and the colors are very impressive. It cost 1,300,000,000 yen to restore the lacquer and paint.176 views
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Julius Ashby176 views
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Tempyo Procession, Nara Heijo-kyo176 views
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Kenketo Odori dance at Tagi Shrine, Tsuchiyama, Shiga.176 views
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Yabusame horseback archer.176 views
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Rakujuen Garden and Rakujukan villa, Mishima, Shizuoka.176 views
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Shortly after Joban Hawaiian Center opened in 1966, famous singer Aunty Genoa Keawe from Hawaii performed here.176 views
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Boat carrying gods of good fortune and White Heron Dancers.176 views
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Nihonmatsu manhole, Fukushima Pref.176 views
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Shofukuji temple's Jizo-do Hall (地蔵堂) is one of only two buildings in Tokyo designated as a National Treasure. Built in 1407, the Jizo-do Hall is a rare and excellent example of Kamakura-Period architecture. The Zen temple belongs to the Rinzai176 views
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Crossing Oshima Ohashi Bridge.176 views
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Bus schedule. Very few runs.176 views
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I was impressed with Seian University's slogan of being an ”Art Museum on Campus.” These colorful men are gazing at Lake Biwa.176 views
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Old Nameplates of tournament winners that were on the Emperor's Cup.176 views
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Budo Hajime at the Budokan in early Jan. is a real spectacle. Kendo, judo, karate, sumo, naginata, kyudo.176 views
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Shimane Art Museum rabbits176 views
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Sagamihara kite team invited. Sagamihara city in Kanagawa Prefecture also has a giant kite festival, and they were invited to fly a smaller version of their kite at Yokaichi. (Yokaichi was also invited to Sagamihara's kite festival in April.)175 views
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Giant Kite sake. The food and souvenir booths sold a variety of merchandise including this locally-brewed sake, complete with a label showing this year's kite design.175 views
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Hiroshima photos 広島原爆写真175 views
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Inside museum175 views
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Not a well175 views
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Lanterna Magica bookshop 古本屋175 viewsSomewhat out of the way (difficult to find parking), but a nice shop to find some old books, including photography.
ヘルシンキの有数な古本屋さん。
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Mt. Mikami across Lake Biwa from Karasaki.175 views
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View of Takeshima175 views
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Edo Castle construction: Rock-hauling procession175 views江戸城築城 お石曵き
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Rough trail175 views
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China at bat.175 views
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Shrine maiden on horseback called Munanori Onna. 騎女175 views
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"Irises" are in full bloom. 菖蒲175 views
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Kyodai's 4-man crew rowing175 views
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Awards ceremony175 views
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The dancers wear a light kimono and half-moon straw hats.175 views
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Streetcar station175 views
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Rowed all the way to Seta Karahashi Bridge and the shinkansen tracks. It was my first time rowing on a competitive rowing boat, and not too difficult even for a beginner.175 views
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Spectacular rock and cliff formations.175 views
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Art of nature175 views
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Fuku-musume or Lucky Maidens175 views
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Chuo-dori avenue looking toward Nihonbashi Bridge.175 views
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Daniel Njenga, a 30-year-old Kenyan who went on to win the race at 2 hr. 9 min. 45 sec. He has lived in Japan for 15 years, and speaks Japanese well. ダニエル・ジェンガ175 views
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#32 is Irifune Satoshi, age 31, and #34 Sato Tomoyuki, age 26 入船敏と佐藤智之 東京マラソン175 views
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And another...175 views
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Daibansho Guardhouse 大番所175 views
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Sakuradamon Gate 桜田門175 views
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Tokyo Station Stationmaster Office175 views
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Weeping cherry tree, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, Tokyo.175 views
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Kasai Kaihin Park beach175 views
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No swimming sign175 views
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Higashikurume Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. On the far left is the Fujimi Terrace lookout deck. 東久留米駅175 views
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Portable shrine housing the spirit of Sugawara Michizane. This is the most important thing in the procession. 御鳳輦175 views
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Sight from the shrine's hill. Keihin Kyuko train runs parallel to the old Tokaido Road in Shinagawa.175 views
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The first rope is wound around both rocks.175 views
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Rice storehouse175 views
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"Let's make an English version of Biwako Shuko no Uta," Dec. 11, 2005, Asahi Shimbun, Shiga News175 views
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Tsuruga-jo Castle as seen from the rear.175 views
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Sapporo Seibu dept. store. I think this used to be called Gobankan.175 views
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Biwako Ohashi Bridge is a toll road (200 yen for ordinary passenger cars), but free for bicycles and pedestrians who can go on the sidewalk. There are actually two parallel bridges, making it a four-lane bridge. The additional bridge was built in 1994.175 views
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The bass player is also a graduate of my high school.175 views
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Robert Walker Irwin and oldest daughter Bella. Portrait taken when they visited the US.175 views
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Ozeki Kotomitsuki signs autographs.175 views
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Lookout point along Hie-zan Driveway. This was my favorite.175 views
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The back of their T-shirt reads "I love Obama -- Obama Girls."175 views
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Lake Biwa Canal and cherry blossoms.175 views
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At Hachiman Shrine, which was much more spacious than Nyu Shrine, everyone danced again.175 views
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This is the first kabata we visited. There is a pipe which spews the spring water from 12 to 25 meters below the ground. The original water source is called moto-ike.175 views
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These four beautiful streamers represent the four seasons, from left to right, spring, summer, fall, and winter.175 views
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Near the castle entrance is this stone gourd pouring water.175 views
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Ishiyama-dera's Hondo Hall, a National Treasure. 本堂175 views
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Inside Sendai Station's west side. A great greeting for visitors to Sendai during Tanabata Matsuri.175 views
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2nd floor corridor175 views
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School auditorium.175 views
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Yaho Station. 谷保駅175 views
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Ayame mikoshi girls at Hyozu Matsuri Festival, Shiga. 兵主祭175 views
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Asakusa Hana Matsuri 花まつり175 views
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My YouTube video of Iolani Palace at the Sapporo Snow Matsuri in 2010.175 views
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JR Koka Station north (Kitaguchi) side. 175 views
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Waiting room on the platform. It had peeling paint.175 views
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Sculpture in front of Fuchu Pool in Tokyo.175 views
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Boat carrying Golden Dragon. They didn't dance on the boat.175 views
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Gods of Good Fortune on a boat.175 views
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K-ON! fan's car.175 views
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Go right for the front entrance.175 views
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Kure Port in Hiroshima Prefecture. We arrived from Etajima island across the Seto Inland Sea. Kure is also a short train ride from Hiroshima Station.175 views
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Entrance to the dining room for chanko-nabe. It's downstairs in the basement.175 views
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Main torii of Itsukushima Shrine and perhaps Japan's most famous and iconic torii.175 views
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After the priests, the general public is invited to stand in line and cross the fire for free.174 views
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Close-up of sign above the entrance to Palazzo Ducale174 views
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Swiss Pavilion スイス館174 views
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Lanterna Magica antiquarian bookshop174 views
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Canon booth スポンサーのブース174 viewsCanon was one of the festival sponsors and had a booth in Kuusamo Hall where they proudly displayed the new EOS 5D full-frame digital SLR camera. It was here where I held this new camera for the first time and salivated. First thing you notice is the huge viewfinder picture. And it's only slightly larger than the EOS 20D.
キヤノンが一つのスポンサーであった。出たばかりのEOS 5Dも展示された。
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Nichiren statue is next to the giant stone monument.174 views
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Lamborghini Murcielago. Although this is called the 39th Tokyo Motor Show in 2005, the first motor show was held in 1954 and called the 1st All-Japan Motor Show. The venue was Hibiya Park in Tokyo. In 1964, the show was renamed "Tokyo Motor Show.&quo174 viewsThe best-looking rear at the show...
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Sankin Kotai Daimyo Gyoretsu in front of Kaminarimon Gate.174 views参勤交代 大名行列
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Seimon Gate (reconstructed in 1959). The gate was destroyed during WWII, and was reconstructed in 1959 together with the castle tower. 正門174 views
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Kameyama Castle is now headquarters to a religion called Omoto-kyo which acquired the castle property in 1919. Only stone walls and moats remain.Statue of shachihoko.174 views
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Entrance to Omoto-kyo HQ and former castle grounds174 views
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Entrance to castle tower174 views
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Two men playing a gagaku instrument called "sho." 笙174 viewsGagaku music is commonly associated with the Shinto religion. However, this Buddhist temple has been playing gagaku since long ago.
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Daishi Nakamise shopping arcade leads to the temple.174 views
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Kyoto Univ. starts to veer off course174 views
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Disassembly. The wheel axel is made of steel.174 views
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Lanterns along the jetty.174 views
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Crowd on Kehi no Matsubara Beach174 views
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Street performer in front of the steps to Azuchi Castle ruins.174 views
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Seta Rowing Club's clubhouse. Boats are stored on the bottom floor, while the 2nd floor has office space, ergo machines, meeting room, locker room, etc. Web site here174 views
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Shrine maidens happily sell and attach lucky decorations on the branches.174 views
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Shrine maidens decorate bamboo branches or rakes.174 views
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The Fuku-musume or Lucky Maidens are all nice-looking.174 views
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Hakkaku-do Hall 八角堂174 views
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Fudo Hall on left and Horinkaku on the right, Takahata Fudoson Kongoji temple, Hino, Tokyo174 views
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Clear waters174 views
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When you get to Shibamata, don't expect the quiet shitamachi charm depicted in the Tora-san movies. Expect a lot of tourists instead, especially on weekends and holidays.174 views
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Founded in 607 by Prince Shotoku Taishi, Horyuji is one of Japan's most famous temples, with the world's oldest wooden buildings (over 1,300 years old). Japan's first World Heritage Site.174 views
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Signs to other temples174 views
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"Azure blue flower garden, revered coral shrine."174 views
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Daikoku Ebisu Shrine 大黒恵比須神社174 views
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Meitetsu Railway Gakuden Station, nearest to Ooagata Shrine. 楽田駅（がくでん）174 views
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Hyakunin Bansho Guardhouse where 100 samurai guards guarded the entrance to the Honmaru, the castle's main keep. 百人番所174 views
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Driveway to central entrance.174 views
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Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Entrance in 2007.174 views
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The outside wall also uses stones from the Sotobori Moat of Edo Castle.174 views
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Kasai Rinkai Park ferris wheel174 views
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Shrine maidens174 views
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Cherry blossoms along Sumida River.174 views
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Standard uniform of portable shrine bearers (for both men and women).174 viewsThe headband may be tied at the front or back of the head. It may also be tied on the head like a bonnet. There is a variety of ways of tying the headband.
The happi coat bears the name of the parish or district the person belongs to. The same name is displayed on the respective portable shrine. The shorts are white and skintight. Worn by both men and women. Also called Han-momo or Han-momohiki. The white tabi (sock-like shoe) has a rubber sole.
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Then came the log, and a lotta dust which made it difficult to see what was going on.174 views
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Day time174 views
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Inside the front of the Rio Grande boat. 琵琶湖周航クルージング174 views
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Souvenir hunters. Cheap geta clogs and yukata (made in China) are sold.174 views
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Butsuden Buddha Hall and the Hondo main worship hall behind on the right.174 views
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There is no map of the place so you may or may not find the tuna auctions. It's also easy to get lost in the market. This is the fresh fish tuna storage area.174 views
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Point Zero for Hokkaido's travel distances.174 views
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The same man some years before??174 views
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