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Kids on school trip along Omotesando 表参道171 views
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View of Kankakei171 views
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JR Nishi-Kagoshima Station in the 1980s.171 viewsThe station is now called Kagoshima Chuo Station.
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Oniyama Jigoku (Ogre Mountain Hell) 鬼山地獄171 views
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The shrine rakes in the money on its most important day of the year, Jan. 10.171 views
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Fuku-musume or Lucky Maiden171 views
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But there was one clear pocket of scenery.171 views
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Biwako Shuko no Uta Birthplace Monument, Imazu. This is Imazu's second monument for the song. 全歌詞碑の「琵琶湖周航の歌」誕生の地 今津。今津港。背景には竹生島行きの船。171 viewsImazu has two monuments for the song. The first one is a lamp at the end of the pier (visible in this picture on the right of the boat). That was for Verse 3 which is written on the lamp post.
Later in 1994, Imazu town built this red clay monument to commemorate the song's birth in Imazu. The entire lyrics is also engraved. It is next to the Imazu boat pier where boats depart for Chikubushima. Looks like a red flame, but it's shaped after the geographical shape of Imazu town.
From Imazu, you can easily go to Chikubushima island, from which you can take another boat to go to Hikone or Nagahama. Going vice versa is possible too. It's a great way to cross the lake.
See more photos of Imazu here.
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Regatta on Lake Biwa171 views
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"Golden waves on which we weave..."171 views
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Votive tablets171 views
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Hira mountains171 views
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Kitahane-bashimon Gate. Right behind the castle tower foundation. 北桔橋門171 views
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Kuhachi-ya 九八屋171 views
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Portable shrine 神輿171 views
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Old postcard showing Ryogoku Bridge over Sumida River and the old Kokugikan in the distance.171 views
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Nagaya longhouse171 views
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"Tell us my friends your stories, with your fervent hearts."「語れ我がが友 暑き心」 Also see my YouTube video here.171 views
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Miniature golf course171 views
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A working clock171 views
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JR Tower lookout deck (temboshitsu) called JR Tower Observatory T38. JRタワー展望室171 views
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Mikoshi coming out of Sun Road in Kichijoji171 views
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USS Midway flight deck171 views
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Students from Yokosuka Middle School hold up a sign honoring the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as the ship prepares to depart Fleet Activities Yokosuka for the last time.171 viewsYOKOSUKA, Japan (May 28, 2008) Students from Yokosuka Middle School hold up a sign honoring the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as the ship prepares to depart Fleet Activities Yokosuka for the last time. Kitty Hawk, the Navy's oldest active warship and only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, will soon be relieved by the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew R. White (Released)
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Restaurant named "Kurofune."171 views
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The monument words were written by Ito Hirobumi (Japan' first Prime Minister). It says, "Monument Commemorating the Landing of Navy Commodore Perry from the United States."171 views
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Hakuho vs. Kotomitsuki, the last bout of the day.171 views
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Karakuri puppet from Ryumon Taki-yama on display. At Otsu Station, maps and pamphlets about the festival are available.171 views
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Inside a large pottery shop.171 views
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The left building is an Important Cultural Property rebuilt in 1771. It has a corner turret on the left end and we used to be able to enter it through a side entrance from behind. 171 views
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Besides Europeans, there are numerous Mongolians in sumo. This is Hakuho in May 2005. He's now a yokozuna.171 views
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Yatsu-kaeshi-no-Mai. 八つ換しの舞171 views
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A local non-proft group called Harie Shozu-no-Sato Committee conducts tours of Harie. For 1,000 yen, they will spend 90 min. to take you to see numerous kabata in private homes. Call 0740-25-6566 to make reservations. hariekabata.com171 viewsOr email: shozunosato@lapis.plala.or.jp
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Bird-watching area in Shin-Asahi.171 views
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Print showing the construction of Sunomata Castle.171 views
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Rhythm-ren gave a great performance too, Mitaka Awa Odori.171 views
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Toshima Kuyakusho-ren (Ward Office), Otsuka Awa Odori 豊島区役所連171 views
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Entrance to the hiking trail of torii gates, what Fushimi Inari Shrine is famous for.171 views
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Goeido Founder's Hall. For several years, the Nishi Hongwanji buildings were hidden by construction scaffolding as they underwent major renovations. Finally, we get to see all the buildings unobstructed. 御影堂171 views
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Now for some entertainment in front of the Iolani Palace ice sculpture as the crowd waits.171 views
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Otsu Port as seen from Hama-Otsu Station. It's a 3-min. walk from the station. MAP171 views
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Unfortunately, he couldn't walk or fly.171 views
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My video of Namura Shrine's Sekku Matsuri festival171 views
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Statue of the Nihonmatsu Shonentai Teenage Corps who fought and died in the Boshin War, in front of Nihonmatsu Station, Fukushima.171 views
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Old directory of all Japanese and Japanese-Americans living in Hawai'i. Never knew about this book.171 views
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Ube-Shinkawa, Yamaguchi171 views
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Map of Toshi Nogyo Park along Arakawa River in Adachi Ward, Tokyo.171 views
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Hakuho beats Kakuryu.171 views
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Ozeki Kisenosato and Okinoumi at Naritasan.171 views
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Festival's focal point170 viewsThis grass hut is at the center of the festival site which is within the Sakitama Tumuli Park. It will be burned later in the evening for the festival's climax.
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Sept. 11, 2005: My third slide show introduced the works of three famous Japanese nature photographers. I devoted about 20 min. to each photographer. 僕のスライドショーその３170 viewsMy third slide show introduced the works of three famous Japanese nature photographers. I devoted about 20 min. to each photographer.
The first one was Mitsuhiko Imamori who takes pictures of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture where he lives. Since Finland has so many lakes, I wanted to show pictures of Japan's largest lake called Lake Biwa. I showed pictures from his photo book titled "Water's Edge."
I explained about how the lake was not just a container of water. It was actually very dynamic with the warm and cold water constantly circulating inside the lake. Many rivers and streams also are connected to the lake, which in turn supports much nature and wildlife in and around the lake nicknamed "Mother Lake." Imamori also focuses on how people co-exist with nature and respect it.
Web site: imamori-world.jp
３回目のスライドショーは、いよいよ３人の有名日本人写真家（今森光彦、中村郁夫、栗林慧）の作品を紹介しました。最初は今森先生で、「水辺」という写真集から二十数点の写真を上映しながら琵琶湖を紹介して 「生きている湖」、「里山」などの話をしました。フィンランドは、湖がとても多い国で日本の代表的な湖も紹介したかったのです。
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Inside bear hide ヒグマ観察小屋の中170 viewsBelow the slit window are holes for camera lenses. Tripod heads are also provided. There is enough sitting room for four to six people. The bench on the right can also be folded up to make enough floor room for four people to sleep in sleeping bags. The floor was made of cushion material.
Compared to the outside temperature, it was quite warm inside. I thought this hide was very well-designed. The best hours for watching wildlife was a few hours before dark and after daybreak. During midday, we drove back to our real lodge for hot meals and a shower. Then we returned to the hide a few hours before dark.
At night, it is too dark to photograph anything. During my one night and two days in the hide, I was lucky enough to see a wolverine (see movie clip) and two bears.
Our guide, Lassi Rautiainen, offers wildlife photo safaris in Finland at hides like this one.
Web site: Articmedia
この観察小屋は、４〜６人が入られる。中にのぞき窓があって、その直ぐ下にカメラレンス用の穴がある。三脚の雲台も用意されている。そして座れるベンチが折りたたみ式で上に固定するとクッションが敷いている床に寝袋で４人が寝られる。ここで一晩を過ごした。（いびきがひどい人がいると辛い。あまり寝られなかった。）
外の気温と比べると中はずっと暖かい。４人もいると自然に暖かくなる。暖房は特になかった。ここで日暮れ前と夜明け後の数時間にじっとして野生動物の出現を待つ。
トイレは外。外に誰もいないので女性でも大丈夫。ただし、野生動物が人間の匂いとか音に非常に敏感で動物がいないことを確認してから外へ。シャワーと水道もないのでウェットティシュが便利。カメラ機材、食べ物も飲み物も持って行く。
日中は、動物の活躍があまりないので、車へ戻ってちゃんとした宿泊先で食事やシャワーを。運良くヒグマとクズリを見た。
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BMW Z4 Coupe Concept170 viewsMatte paint finish, no gloss.
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Bell tower and offertory box. In front of the temple hall. 鐘楼170 views
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Note: The following photos were taken years ago. More recent photos are at the beginning of this album. Kongorinji is a Tendai Buddhist temple established in 741 and the middle temple in the Koto Sanzan Temple Trio. 170 viewsThe main temple hall is a National Treasure housing an 11-faced Kannon statue and 13 other statues designated as Important Cultural Properties.
They come by the busloads. If possible, you should avoid visiting the Koto Sanzan Temple Trio and Eigenji during the weekend in fall. If possible, you should avoid visiting the Koto Sanzan Temple Trio and Eigenji during the weekend in fall.
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Chojuji temple Hondo temple hall, National Treasure170 views
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Temple roof of Jorakuji temple.170 views
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In the news: Article in Asahi Shimbun, Dec. 11, 2005 Sunday morning edition. The headline reads, "Let's Make an English Version of the Rowing Song."170 viewsA reporter for the Asahi Shimbun in Otsu thought my project was worthy enough for a story in the Dec. 11, 2005 Sunday morning edition of the newspaper's Shiga News page (distributed in Shiga Prefecture).
The headline reads, "Let's Make an English Version of the Boat Song." It describes my project to create an English version of the song and have it sung at the annual choir contest in June in Imazu (which didn't happen in 2006). It also quotes people in Imazu who welcome my project for an English version.
2005年12月11日の朝日新聞朝刊の滋賀版に僕の写真展と歌の英語化を大きく掲載されました。あんなちっぽけな写真展で注目されるなんて想像もつきませんでした。
英語版を2006年6月3日に発表したあとも各新聞紙の滋賀版で大きく報道されました。詳細はここ。
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Hozu River170 views
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Plum trees all around Yoshino baigo170 views
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Swimming in the air170 views
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In front of my hotel after the festival ended.170 viewsThis group continued dancing late into the night.
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The Koenji Awa Odori has become a major summer festival in Tokyo. It had a humble beginning in 1957 when it was originally called the Koenji Baka Odori. "Baka" means fool.170 views
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One of the picturesque streets of the city.170 views
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An older photo of Korakuen Garden170 views
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A giant umbrella serves as the roof.170 views
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Entrance to former home of Omi merchant Tonomura Shigeru.170 views
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Tenryu River at sunset170 views
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Bird house170 views
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Torture room 吟味所・御白洲170 views
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Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Entrance in 2007.170 views
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This was a weekday so it is less crowded than the weekend.170 views
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Rice vendor. A small, wooden square box was used to measure the volume of rice to sell to a customer. 舂米屋職人170 views
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The woman reached the other stone and will find love.170 views
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Grave of Iinuma Sadakichi (Sadao) (1854-1931). His grave was built here in 1957 for the 90th anniversary of the Byakkotai's demise. 飯沼貞吉170 views
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300-year-old pine tree170 views
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Indigo placemats on stairs. It's possible for the shop to handle up to 20 people to try indigo dyeing in their shop. Call 0748-75-0128. Address: Shimoda 1530, Konan-shi, Shiga170 views
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Three-story pagoda170 views
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Grave of Lord Ii Naoyoshi (1727-1754), Gotokuji temple, Setagaya, Tokyo 井伊直禔170 views
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Leaving Toyako Onsen170 views
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This cruise boat, called Espoir, looks like a medieval European castle. It's a double-hulled boat. The lake cruise fare is 1,320 yen for adults and 660 yen for kids. (Slightly more expensive during Nov.-April.)170 views
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First floor corridor. Most of the rooms on the 1st floor are closed to the public.170 views
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Bus stops on the north side of Sapporo Station.170 views
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With twin two-lane bridges, the 1.4-km north bridge (Katata to Moriyama traffic) was completed in 1994. The south bridge (1.35 km) was the original bridge completed in 1964 (for for Moriyama to Katata traffic).170 views
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Kianna and Koben Hill say goodbye to their father, Lt. Dane Hill and the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during the ship's departure from Fleet Activities Yokosuka.170 viewsYOKOSUKA, Japan (May 28, 2008) Kianna and Koben Hill say goodbye to their father, Lt. Dane Hill and the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during the ship's departure from Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Kitty Hawk, the Navy's oldest active warship and only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, will soon be relieved by the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman John J. Mike (Released)
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A large crowd watch the procession cross the Yumoto Ohashi Bridge. The parade ended at 2:30-3 pm.170 views
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Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine's boat dock is used during the Sanno Festival when they carry the portable mikoshi shrines on a boat.170 views
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Finally we see Ishiyama-dera's beautiful Tahoto pagoda, a National Treasure in Otsu.170 views
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Mt. Ibuki and shinkansen, Maibara, Shiga Prefecture.170 views
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Massive crowd going through the gate at Yokota Air Base. We were advised not to bring large bags. I only had a waist pouch. They inspected large bags and rucksacks. Foreigners had to show a photo ID. Of course, I look Japanese, so no ID check for me.170 views
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Here we are in Yokota Air Base passing by numerous hangars.170 views
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The portable shrines begin to leave Tamasaki Shrine.170 views
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Chrysanthemum looking like Hiko-nyan.170 views
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9 Dec. 2009 --- Naoko Yamazaki participates in a training session in one of the full-scale trainers in the Space Vehicle Mock-up Facility...170 views9 Dec. 2009 --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, STS-131 mission specialist, participates in a training session in one of the full-scale trainers in the Space Vehicle Mock-up Facility at NASA's Johnson Space Center. Attired in a training version of her shuttle launch and entry suit, Yamazaki is seated on the middeck for a post insertion/de-orbit training session.
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The Daigokuden Hall (Former Imperial Audience Hall) is a magnificent reconstruction. This was where the emperor performed his duties during the Nara Period. 大極殿170 views
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There were many of them in Tempyo Procession, Nara Heijo-kyo.170 views
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One activity they held during the tour was plankton observations through a microscope, held in sleeping quarters for girls.170 views
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Imasu-juku was the fifty-ninth of the sixty-nine stations or shukuba post towns of the Nakasendo Road. It follows Sekigahara-juku and comes before Kashiwabara-juku in Shiga Pref. Hiroshige woodblock print of Imasu. 170 views
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Mutsu Memorial Museum first opened in 1972 in a previous location. The museum reopened here in 1994.170 views
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About the kaiten.170 views
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The banquet hall in the basement is used as a dining room during lunch time during tournaments. 大広間170 views
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Odawara Castle has this one little picnic spot nearby.170 views
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As it got darker, they lit the lanterns on the floats. Kumagaya Uchiwa Matsuri, Saitama170 views
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A few azalea bushes had passed their peak.170 views
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Matsumoto Castle170 views
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Shiatsu demonstration169 viewsThe other courtyard of the Palazzo Ducale had shiatsu demonstrations when we were there in July. During the exhibition, various Japan-related events and demonstrations were held such as taiko drumming and martial arts.
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Entrance to Venice Biennale at Giardini ヴェネツィア・ビエンナーレの入口169 viewsThe Venice Biennale has two main sites: The lush and garden-like Giardini and the Arsenale, a short walk away. Other venues (mainly country pavilions) are scattered around Venice.
ヴェネツィア・ビエンナーレは、二つのメイン会場があって、一つはこの緑豊かなガーディニ会場。ここは、いろいろの国のパビリオンがある。イタリヤ館も日本館がここにあります。
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Venice Station train platforms ヴェネツィアの駅のホーム169 views
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Railway Station terminal building169 viewsThere are people, but it is never as crowded as a central train station in Japan.
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We head for Lake Nishi-no-ko.169 views
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To Everything a Season, by Hannu Hautala and Markku Lappalainen 写真家ハンヌ・ハウタラ169 viewsHannu Hautala is Finland's most well-known nature photographer. Even in Helsinki's biggest bookstore, you can find a "Hannu Hautala" postcard rack.
I also had the pleasure of meeting him and visiting his home/office. He has been to Japan twice where he photographed Japanese cranes in Hokkaido and snow monkeys in Nagano. He also has a substantial collection of Japanese nature photo books. He is very warm-hearted and well-liked by everyone.
This book is in English (that's why I bought it), and it shows pictures of Finland's nature, wildlife, and landscapes for each month of the year from January to December. The text is also interesting as it explains the daily and seasonal lives of the wildlife. Published by Otava in Finland. ISBN: 951-1-14888-5
フィンランドの一番有名なネイチャー写真家であるハンヌ・ハウタラ氏(Hannu Hautala)の写真集。英語版で１月から１２月のフィンランドの自然を紹介している。野鳥や風景が多い。クーサモ在住のハウタラ氏は、とても優しい人。
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Nagahama from Lake Biwa169 views
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Inside Benzai Tendo169 views
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Daihatsu169 viewsDaihatsu had the best show performance. The models and performers wore a variety of costumes.
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Ichiro at bat. Japan wins 18-2.169 views
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Kobuntei suffered quite a bit of damage during the big earthquake on March 11, 2011. Repairs have started in Sept. 2011, and they hope to reopen the Kobuntei by Feb. 2012.169 views
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One of 20 Buddha figures inside the Kannon.169 viewsDuring New Year's, many people visit the Kannon.
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Kokugikan Cafe snack bar169 views
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Taro gets to marry the lord's daughter.169 views
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Hino Station platform on the Ohmi Testudo railway. 近江鉄道 日野駅169 views
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You could buy a lantern for 500 yen. Choice of three colors: Red, blue, and yellow.169 views
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A few photographers come early to secure the best positions.169 views
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Portable shrines from 18 shrines in the area join in the festival.169 views
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Stage at Chichibu Shrine169 views
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Haiden and Honden behind it.169 views
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Mt. Mitake Visitors Center where you can get maps and hiking advice.169 views
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Oguchi Taro's gravestone. He is buried together with his younger brother Sadao.169 views
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Fujimi Turret 富士見櫓169 views
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Sakuradamon Gate, near here was where Lord Ii Naosuke from Hikone was assassinated. 桜田門169 views
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Yaesu Daimaru Dept. Store, to be torn down. 大丸デパート169 views
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A middle-aged woman uses her camera phone to photograph herself. "I was here!"169 views
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Large crowd gather to watch the karakuri puppets perform on the ornate floats. Sign says "Watch out for pickpockets."169 views
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The karakuri puppets first appeared on the Takayama Matsuri floats in the 18th century. They were handcrafted by artisans in Kyoto.169 views
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Held on April 14, the night procession is the festival's major highlight. 夜まつり曳行169 views
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The fire, fueled by LP gas, is on a corporate-sponsored boat, used for illumination. 大篝169 views
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The tekomai geisha arrives at Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine.169 views
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The Shiga University Education Dept. B team placed 3rd in the Women's Category. 一般女子の部 3位 滋賀大教育B169 views
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Castle map. I recommend entering through the Kitaguchi entrance and exiting from the San-no-maru entrance or vice versa. Both entrances has a High-color bus stop nearby. The castle is too far to walk from Aizu-Wakamatsu Station, so take a bus.169 views
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On the right side are more gravestones. These are 31 Byakkotai members who died in battle. 戦死169 views
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The market is near Tsukijishijō Station on the Toei Ōedo Line and Tsukiji Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line. The first subway arrives at around 5:20 am. First you walk through the fruit section..169 views
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Going toward the lake. On the right is where you can rent a bicycle for 1000 to 1500 yen. On the left is the tourist office.169 views
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New Chitose Airport's Central Plaza169 views
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Minami-Chitose Station169 views
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Front entrance of the Clock Tower.169 views
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Plum blossoms and Nagahama Castle.169 views
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Homes of the cormorant fishing masters. It may be possible to see their birds if you ask politely and if they are not busy.169 views
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Mikoshi and the infamous beer sculpture.169 views
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Aft with the Rising Sun flag.169 views
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Demonstration of putting on the yokozuna rope belt on Yokozuna Hakuho.169 views
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Inside Tanuki-kan store.169 views
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JR trains no longer run to Shigaraki directly.169 views
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A short bus ride takes you to Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park, opened in June 1990. Open from 9 am to 5 pm, closed on Mon. (open if a national holiday and closed on Tue.). This is Shigaraki's main attraction and home of Shigaraki-yaki pottery.169 views
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The beach sand is very fine.169 views
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Ogaki Castle tower. In 1600 for the Battle of Sekigahara, Ogaki Castle was the base for Lord Ishida Mitsunari who led the Western Forces.169 views
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Smokestacks mar the view of Fuji.169 views
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Going down was tiring too. But better than going up.169 views
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5 April 2010 --- After suiting up, the STS-131 crew members exit the Operations and Checkout Building to board the Astrovan...169 views5 April 2010 --- After suiting up, the STS-131 crew members exit the Operations and Checkout Building to board the Astrovan, which will take them to launch pad 39A for the launch of space shuttle Discovery on the STS-131 mission. On the right (front to back) are NASA astronauts Alan Poindexter, commander; Rick Mastracchio, Stephanie Wilson and Clayton Anderson, all mission specialists. On the left (front to back) are NASA astronauts James P. Dutton Jr., pilot; Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger, and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, both mission specialists. Liftoff of the STS-131 mission is set for 6:21 a.m. (EDT) on April 5. On STS-131, the seven-member crew will deliver the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, filled with supplies, a new crew sleeping quarters and science racks that will be transferred to the International Space Station's laboratories. The crew also will switch out a gyroscope on the station's truss structure, install a spare ammonia storage tank and retrieve a Japanese experiment from the station's exterior. STS-131 is the 33rd shuttle mission to the station and the 131st shuttle mission overall.
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2009 Sept. 18 -- Naoko Yamazaki undergoes water survival training at Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory in Johnson Space Center. (JAXA/NASA photo)169 views
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Rakujuen Garden, Mishima, Shizuoka. This is Kohama Pond whose water is supplied by natural springs. However, the pond always lacks water. 小浜池169 views
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Most are clothing shops and some are first-time outlet shops. There are many big names including Burberry, Gap Outlet, Barney’s New York Outlet, Armani, Paul Smith, Coach, Beams, Ralph Lauren, Nike, Bebe, Edwin, Vans, Levi’s, Puma, and Adidas.169 views
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Held only once every five years, the Aburahi Festival with the yakko-furi procession was held by Aburahi Shrine in Koka, Shiga Prefecture, Japan on May 1, 2011.169 viewsThe procession features yakko samurai laborers who carry a trunk and sing. Others also dance. The procession makes a circular route near Aburahi and Koka Stations on the JR Kusatsu Line. Aburahi Station on the JR Kusatsu Line. Very nice design.
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Jizo statues at Tokushoji temple.169 views
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Verse 5. This is the only verse where the place is not specifically mentioned. The only hint is "old castle," which must be either Nagahama Castle or Hikone Castle. 169 views
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Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture.169 views
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Photo gallery169 views
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I enjoyed my day trip to Suo-Oshima. I want visit again and see their Hawaiian festival in summer and the southern coast. Suo-Oshima tourist Web site169 views
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Giant portrait of Yokozuna Hakuho169 views
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Yokozuna Hakuho vs. Ozeki Kakuryu in Jan 2013. They are both Mongolian.169 views
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Kaiten training routes around Ozushima. The pilots trained by driving the kaiten around the upper or lower half of the island or navigating in a straight line for 3 km. The launch site is on the lower left.169 views
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White heron (shirasagi) hanging out on the pond.169 views
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Saigo Takamori and his dog at Shibuya Kagoshima Ohara Festival.169 views
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Saigo Takamori, Atsuhime, and Okubo Toshimichi at Shibuya Kagoshima Ohara Festival.169 views
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Tekomai169 views
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Tekomai at Ome Taisai169 views
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Cherry blossoms on Inui-dori, Imperial Palace169 views
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Tengu man168 viewsIn the searing heat of summer, this costume must be unbearable.
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Train to Milan (back end) ヴェネツィアの駅（ミラノへの電車）168 views
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Ferry to Suomenlinna Sea Fortress スオメンリンナへのフェリー168 viewsA boat for Suomenlinna departs often from the market place at the waterfront. Only 15-min. ride. Suomenlinna is a sea fortress designated as a World Heritage Site and Helsinki's biggest tourist attraction.
スオメンリンナは、ヘルシンキ沖にある島で中世の城塞。このフェリーで15分。
HP: スオメンリンナ要塞（日本語）
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