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Mikoshi in Kichijoji Sun Road shopping arcade, Kichijoji Autumn Festival174 views
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There were no planes on the carrier when we visited. They were all at Atsugi. This jet was gutted and used only for ground crew training.174 views
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But the scenery is great atop Mt. Ibuki in summer. 東遊歩道174 views
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Miyabiyama stands near the entrance gate to sign autographs.174 views
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Later, the top division Makunouchi wrestlers started practice. They wear white mawashi belts.174 views
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Hanamichi to the sumo ring174 views
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Side entrances of noborigama kiln. 登り窯174 views
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Ducks174 views
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Sign for Oichi-no-Sato, a complex consisting of a public library and folk history museums. Named after Ichi, the wife of Lord Azai Nagamasa who resided at Odani Castle. She was also the younger sister of warlord Oda Nobunaga.174 views
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Entrance to Onjuku Beach. Onjuku has various Spanish touches.174 views
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Flower hat dancers at Naginata Matsuri, Moriyama, Shiga Prefecture.174 views
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Imagine having a spring in your own home spewing drinkable water 24/7 for free. This kabata has a few baskets. The oblong one is used for fish, and the ones on the right were used to dry bowls.174 views
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Lady Murasaki supposedly wrote the novel in this room at Ishiyama-dera in Otsu.174 views
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Reaching the summit.174 views
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Ushihama Station is small, and certainly not used to handling the huge crowd of people trying to get out of the station. The train platform was jammed with people. It took maybe 10 min. to get out.174 views
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Rhythm-ren, Mitaka Awa Odori174 views
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They give a few cheers before they started running on the beach.174 views
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Classroom door174 views
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Another reconstructed classroom on the 2nd floor. This one was for homemaking.174 views
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On the opposite side of the auditorium is the old library.174 views
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The Tamba area of Kyoto (now Kameoka) had skilled archers. These archers were employed to protect Emperor Kammu's entourage while the Heian capital was being moved.174 views
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Cherry blossoms along the Kasumitei riverbank.174 views
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At the 36th Noge Daidogei street performance festival in Yokohama, the Sasara Housara semi-nude butoh dance troupe, body-painted in gold, gave a spellbinding performance.174 views
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2010 March 5 --- Naoko during the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test.174 views
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These pictures were taken in early May so the flower motif might change in later seasons.174 views
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Mountain ascetic priests.174 views
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Nikon girls at closing time of CP+ 2011 Camera Show.174 views
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Next were these enticing belly dancers from the Komatsu Buyodan. 小松舞踊団 ベリーダンス174 views
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My video of Imazu Junior High School Rowing Club on Lake Biwa.174 views
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Hachiman-bori is quite long and it even connects to Lake Biwa. The main part of moat is about 1 km long. I started walking here on the west end near the Omi-Hachiman Public Library. MAP174 views
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Kyoto International Community House (京都市国際交流会館) is near Keage Station on the Tozai subway line in Kyoto. It is near the famous Nanzenji temple, Keage Incline, and Lake Biwa Canal Museum.174 views
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These tall rose bushes were most outstanding.174 views
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To me, the most significant thing about Suo-Oshima is that about 3,900 island residents emigrated to Hawai'i during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.174 views
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About Battleship Mutsu174 views
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Goldfish manhole at Yanai, Yamaguchi.174 views
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Tokyo Station, Marunouchi North Entrance dome in Oct. 2012.174 views
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The Nagahama Hikiyama Matsuri is held annually on several days in April, but the main day is April 15. Comprehensive documentary video showing highlights of 2016.174 viewsOn Dec. 1, 2016 (JST), Nagahama Hikiyama Matsuri was inscribed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity as one of 33 "Yama, Hoko, and Yatai float festivals in Japan."
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Kintaikyo Bridge manhole in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi174 views
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Main stage at Narita-san temple.173 viewsOn Saturday evening, the festival climaxes with a free show on the main stage. The best taiko troupes from Japan and overseas performed for 2 hours.
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Priests enter the temple at Narita-san.173 views
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Photo Lab Counter173 views受付 - The last two characters on the large sign above is "uketsuke" meaning reception desk. This is a film processing counter inside a large camera store. The katakana characters before uketsuke say "Color Print." It's where to go to get your film processed.
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Watch tower173 views
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Funa-roka boat corridor173 views
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Otsu shoreline and Mt. Hiei173 viewsAs seen from the Otsu Prince Hotel.
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Parade starts...173 views
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Sumo arena. An exhibition sumo tournament is held every April.173 views
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Horse stable173 views
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Daruma Museum (next to temple)173 views
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Daruma exhibits (the giant daruma on the left is for the late Fukuda Takeo, former prime minister from Gunma.173 views
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Taiko drum tower173 views
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Taro overhears the Lord's daughter trying to compose a poem.173 views
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The long, slender drum sticks make a very penetrating, slapping sound.173 viewsThe drum sticks are long, slender, and slightly elastic. They make a very penetrating, slapping sound. It's a real treat to watch these vivacious women beating these huge drums in unison.
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These photos were taken in Aug. 1999.173 views
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After it's over...173 views
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Shokawa River173 views
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JR Kanazawa Station JR金沢駅173 views
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Leaving Sakurajima across the bay.173 views
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Hossawa Falls, Hinohara, Tokyo173 views
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Tokumoto Kazuyoshi, of Hakone Ekiden fame. He was running 2nd at 25 km, but finished 5th in his first full marathon. 徳本一善（５位） 東京マラソン173 views
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Every Jan.-Mar., the Keiunkan (慶雲館), a former guesthouse originally built in 1887 to accommodate Emperor Meiji when he visited Nagahama, holds the Nagahama Bonbaiten exhibition (Nagahama Bonsai Plum Blossom Trees). 173 views
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Oguchi cemetary. This neighborhood is full of Oguchi families, not necessarily related to each other.173 views
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"Full of old-time stories, Chikubushima."173 viewsThe island has a complex of temples named Hogonji. It belongs to the Shingon Buddhist Sect (Buzan School). It is said that it was first built in 724. It is also the 30th temple in the 33 Temple Pilgrimage of Saigoku (Western Japan).
See more photos of Chikubushima here.
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Torii to Oku-no-miya Shrine, next to the Honden main hall.173 views
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Future plans for Yaesu side173 views
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From Tokyo, Gala Yuzawa is the most convenient place to ski. The Joetsu shinkansen can take you there in little over an hour and the train station has the ski gondola. An easy day trip.173 views
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Hanagasa dancers 花傘173 views
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Ikegami Station on the Tokyu Ikegami Line which starts in Gotanda.173 views
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They do not get water splashed.173 views
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"Lake Biwa Rowing Song CD on sale," June 17, 2007, Asahi Shimbun, Shiga Edition.173 views
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Pass through the Somon Gate and you see the Sanmon Gate flanked by two corridors. In front is a plaza of pebbles. 山門173 views
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English explanation for yuki-zuri which are those strings propping up the pine tree branches as a countermeasure against snow.173 views
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Street singer in front of JR Akihabara Station's new Central entrance173 views
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Kimono shop173 views
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Three-story pagoda, recently built.173 views
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Odakyu Line Gotokuji Station 豪徳寺駅173 views
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Toyako Onsen Spa173 views
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No. 1 Nishiyama Crater Lookout deck for the most conspicuous crater, still emitting steam.173 views
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Glass door with G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit welcome sticker.173 views
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Miyako shopping arcade173 views
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Inside Kitaichi Venetian Art Museum with a real gondola once ridden by Prince Charles and Princess Diana.173 views
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Kitamachi Awa Odori, Tokyo173 views
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He puts in ayu sweetfish into the cormorant's mouth. Nagara River's six cormorant fishing masters are employees of the Imperial Household Agency (Ceremonies Dept.). They are national government employees. 海鵜173 views
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He took out one of the cormorants from the basket cage. In Japanese, the bird is called umi'u. They normally fish in the ocean as opposed to the kawa'u river cormorant which are smaller and have been devastating to the fish in Lake Biwa.173 views
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We all received a cap.173 views
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Fan tail173 views
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The ship has been very well restored. It was built in 1902 in the UK. It became a memorial ship in 1926, later fully restored in 1961.173 views
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Empress Jingu173 views
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Prices are quite reasonable. They sell pottery for any type of budget.173 views
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A few matchlock gun battalions gathered on the Sasaoyama stage.173 views
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A frozen Mishima Pond (Mishima-Ike) and Mt. Ibuki in winter. The pond is small, but quite picturesque with Mt. Ibuki in the background. MAP173 views
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Also part of Adogawa is Okino-shiraishi Rocks, a few km off shore and a favorite place for birds which turned the rocks white from their droppings. Four rocks stand 80 meters deep in the lake. Out of the water, the tallest stands 14 meters high. 沖の白173 views
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Shirahige Shrine's torii in Lake Biwa. The torii is a smaller version of the much more famous one in Miyajima (Itsukushima Shrine in Hiroshima Prefecture).173 views
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Ladies in waiting. 奥女中173 views
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Matchlock guns173 views
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Map of Matsushima near Matsushima Kaigan Station. Places of interest include Ojima island, Matsushima boat cruise, Godaido island, Fukuura island, and Zuiganji temple.173 views
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Tomoe Gozen is one of my favorites. She was the wife of Minamoto no Yoshinaka and went to battle with him. She wears samurai armor (for men). A macho woman. 巴御前173 views
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Ibukiyama Taiko Odori Dance, Maibara, Shiga.173 views
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Utsunomiya Castle, Tochigi. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to explore this castle more.173 views
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Inaba Shrine is near the foot of Mt. Kinkazan (Gifu Castle) and Gifu city's most popular shrine for worship during New Year's. I visited on Jan. 1, 2011.173 views
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Canon girl173 views
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Sculpture in a park in Fuchu, Tokyo.173 views
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Sculpture in front of Fuchu Pool in Tokyo.173 views
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Yumoto Spa manhole, Iwaki, Fukushima.173 views
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Flat barge with the three mikoshi cruising on the Sumida River. It has been 54 years since the last time this boat procession was held in 1958.173 views
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Nihonmatsu manhole, Fukushima Pref.173 views
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Yonezawa manhole, Yamagata Pref.173 views
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Entering Geku shrine at Ise.173 views
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Manhole in Yanai, Yamaguchi based on the white-walled townscape.173 views
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Yamato Museum's official name is Kure Maritime Museum. Although the 1/10 scale model of Battleship Yamato is the main attraction, it also has other exhibits explaining Kure's maritime history.173 views
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Sample wood paneling used for the model deck.173 views
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The chanko-nabe menu changes a few times during the tournament. The recipes are from various sumo stables.173 views
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Koinobori and azaleas in Tatebayashi, Gunma.173 views
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The performed two songs, TOKYO Ohara TOKYOオハラ and Chesuto! Ohara チェスト！おはら. 173 views
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Ready for flight172 views
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Moat172 views
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Nyutoku-mon Gate172 views
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Chikubushima used to be a lush green island. Now it is turning brown by the thousands of cormorants which nest on the island, beyond the reach of humans. 172 views
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Enter Takeshima172 views
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Honda Sports 4 Concept172 viewsI smiled at her, and she smiled back...
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Ferrari 612 Scaglietti172 views
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Akashi Castle seen from the train platform of Akashi Station.172 views
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This is Nagoya Castle when I visited in 2006. In the foreground, you can see the stone foundations of the Honmaru Palace still remaining.172 views
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Ogre on the train172 views
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Near the castle gate172 views
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Inside castle tower172 views
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Shopping arcade172 views
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Their right shoulder is "exposed" to show a peony flower design. Also see the video at YouTube.172 views
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Deai Bridge crossing the Shokawa River.172 views
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Tropical Plant Garden 亜熱帯植物園172 views
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Northern view from Beppu Tower172 views
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From the Ohmi Railways' Gokasho Station, you can walk to the Fujii Hikoshiro House (藤井 彦四郎邸), which is also a history museum, and to the modern Ohmi Merchant Museum (近江商人博物館).172 viewsOhmi Railways Gokasho Station 近江鉄道五箇所駅
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The side and rear exterior walls of the Taishakudo are blanketed with panels of detailed woodcarvings. They are the most outstanding feature of Shibamata Taishakuten Temple.. 彫刻ギャラリー172 views
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Slope up172 views
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Verse 6 Lyrics (Chomeiji) 六番の英訳（長命寺）172 viewsSaigoku pilgrimage, Chomeiji.
Dispel this world's impureness, very faraway.
Golden waves on which we weave, rowing all we can.
Tell us my friends your stories, with your fervent hearts.
西国十番 長命寺
汚れの現世 遠く去りて
黄金の波に いざ漕がん
語れ我が友 熱き心
Saigoku Juban, Chomeiji
Kegare no utsushiyo, tooku sarite
Kogane no nami ni, iza kogan
Katare wagatomo, atsuki kokoro
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This verse is said to refer to the Pure Land of Buddhism. The song has strong Buddhist overtones, but interestingly the melody happens to be based on a Christian hymn. Chomeiji was a lunch stop before they rowed back to Otsu.
See more photos of Chomeiji Temple here.
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Mikoshi portable shrine 神輿172 views
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Gakuden Station platform172 views
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The old JR Takayama Station. This building has been replaced by a new one. 高山駅172 views
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Behind the rocks are two trees bonded together.172 views
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Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Entrance dome in 2007.172 views
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Folding screen (byobu) rock 屏風岩172 views
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Kondoi Picnic Site172 views
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船渡御172 views
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Exhibition room172 views
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At slightly past noon with medium-force winds, the giant kite is launched. The kite immediately went straight up. The giant kite is 13 meters high and 12 meters wide, and weighs 700 kg.172 views
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Gate172 views
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Approach to the Byakkotai gravesite.172 views
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Tails are cut off to show the flesh color.172 views
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Sapporo Ekimae-dori as seen from Sapporo Station, left side. "Ekimae" means "front of the station." "Dori" means road.172 views
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Tourist information office inside Sapporo Station. Very spacious with numerous racks or tourist pamphlets.172 views
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Heading south on the Nakasendo in Echigawa-juku.172 views
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The ukai fishing master's ukai cormorant fishing boat is called ubune. Accompanied by an assistant (middle) called the nakanori and the steerer (at rear) called tomonori. About 13 meters long. 鵜舟（うぶね）= 鵜匠+供乗り（とものり)172 views
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Hikawa Shrine gate, Omiya, Saitama 楼門172 views
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Umbrella view172 views
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Too many photographers, staff, etc., in the way.172 views
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Mikoshi in Sun Road in Kichijoji172 views
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Benten-dori street in Yokohama.172 views
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The shore is rocky.172 views
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Walking path around Kannonzaki Park.172 views
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Inside the kiln. This one was open and empty, but some were closed and you could feel the warmth on the door.172 views
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For about 660 years from the 7th century, over 60 Saio princesses served at Ise Grand Shrines. Each time there was a new emperor, a new Saio princess would be appointed to serve at Ise.172 views
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Ichinohashi Bridge (一の橋) leading to Otemon Gate (大手門) is the main entrance to the Wakayama Castle, open 9 am - 5:30 pm. Closed Dec. 29-31. Both the bridge and gate were reconstructed in 1983.172 views
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Sunomata Ichiya Castle is open 9 am to 5 pm, closed Mon. (open if a national holiday and closed on Tue. instead). Admission 200 yen for adult, free for children below age 18.172 views
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Entrance to castle. The ticket office is where you pay castle admission. You can also buy a ticket set which includes admission to Genkyuen Garden (recommended). Open 8:30 am to 5 pm.172 views
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Sagicho Matsuri, Shiga172 views
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This decoration had little owl-shaped paper balloons. These girls are blowing air into the balloons with a straw. Sendai Tanabata.172 views
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Otsuka Awa Odori172 views
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Old camera that was used to take the school pictures on display.172 views
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School auditorium entrance.172 views
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Lady Yodogimi, wife of Hideyoshi and daughter (Chacha) of Azai Nagamasa 淀君（浅井長政娘 茶々）172 views
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First thing we saw after entering was this Okurama-yose entrance for VIPs arriving by ox-drawn carriage. Connected to the Shobudai-no-Ma room. 御車寄172 views
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Inside the tunnel of toriis at Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, all donated to the shrine by companies.172 views
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The first street performer I wanted to see on April 24 was the Sasara Housara butoh dancers. First we see this sign warning us that the gold paint will not come off if it rubs on us.172 views
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The Heijo Palace guard (Ejitai) holds the Gate-closing ceremony at the end of the day at Suzaku Gate at 5:10 pm. 衛士隊172 views
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Something unique is this upside down kadomatsu decoration flanking Nishinomiya Shrine's Haiden Hall.172 views
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Map of Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival site on the slope of Matsuda-yama. It is a hillside park called Nishihirabatake Park. Lots of Kawazu sakura trees.172 views
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Suo-Oshima Town Hall was one of the stops of the nori-ai taxi.172 views
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He knew immediately that I was from Hawai'i. That made me feel good actually, to know that I still haven't lost my Hawaiian traits even after living in Japan for many years.172 views
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Manhole at Ube-Shinkawa, Yamaguchi.172 views
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Since the Yamato was built in secrecy, there are very few clear photos of the ship.172 views
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Hina dolls inside Kinujin, Hanno, Saitama.172 views
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I followed the floats from Nakasendo Road near Yagihashi Dept. Store to the main festival plaza. Kumagaya Uchiwa Matsuri, Saitama172 views
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Sagami Giant Kite festival is held annually on May 4 and 5 along the Sagami River bank. The site is near JR Sobudaishita (相武台下) on the JR Sagami Line.171 views
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You Are Here171 views現在地 - Sightseeing and parking map. The "P" stands for "parking lot." Toward the bottom, the red kanji characters say "Genzai-chi" (You are Here).
Place: Minakuchi Castle, Shiga Pref.
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Inside the Palazzo Ducale171 viewsAs soon as you enter, this is what you see. The lower left is the entrance to the bookstore, and the stairs go up to the textile and ukiyoe exhibition.
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JR Yoshinogari Koen Station171 views
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Slide show by Estonian photographers エストニア人のスライドショー171 viewsThe evening of September 12 was devoted to works by six Estonian photographers. Pictured is woman photographer Kaari Saarma.
The Estonian night climaxed with Tõnu Ling's live harmonica performance during an automated slide show of his beautiful pictures of his native Saaremaa and Muhumaa islands in Estonia.
6人のエストニア人の写真家がスライドショーをやりました。一人は女性。とてもフレンドリーな連中でした。エストニアは、ヘルシンキから簡単に行ける国。
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Friends of Japanese Culture Society office171 viewsThe office is actually a small room in this nice building.
Web site: japaninkulttuuri.net
「フィンランド・日本文化友の会」の事務所があるビル。
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Sugaura in northern Lake Biwa171 views
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Hachiman-yama map171 views
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To East Gate171 views
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Finally back to civilization171 views
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Hozu Gorge171 views
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Fukuyama Castle from the train171 views
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View from the top floor of Kobuntei Villa171 views
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Kids on school trip along Omotesando 表参道171 views
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Rear of Yomeimon Gate171 views
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