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View from Onomichi Castle.163 views
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Statue of Chiba-no-suke Tsuneshige 千葉介常重163 viewsLord Chiba-no-suke Tsuneshige was the founder of Chiba Castle in 1126.
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The castle tower is built on an anti-earthquake foundation.163 views
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Tobu Nikko Station 東武日光駅163 views
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Portable shrine storehouse163 views
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Finale: Throwing hand towels163 views
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May 2: Night Festival 宵祭163 views
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Pulling the Tsuki Hoko. Also see the video at YouTube.163 viewsNotice the crescent moon design on their happi coats.
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Main street crowd163 views
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Path to Wada House entrance163 views
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Nichinan coast163 views
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Boat cruise for seeing the bridge.163 views
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Chinoike Jigoku 血の池地獄163 views
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Miss Ebisu-bashi Runner-up163 views
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Some kind of bridge is being built at one end of the gorge.163 views
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Matsu163 views
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Fame has brought prosperity to the shops which line the mall leading to the Shibamata Taishakuten Temple. This shop, called Kameya Honpo, apparently served as the model for the Tora-ya dumpling shop.163 views
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Since such large pieces of keyaki wood are very difficult to find and the carvings are so fine, the carvings are regarded as highly valuable cultural assets.163 views
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Hondo main hall 本堂163 views
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Golden waves163 views
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Mikuji paper fortunes for love and romance, marriage, and childbirth.163 views
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In Omi-Hachiman, Shinmachi-dori looking toward Hachimanyama. This area is also a National Important Traditional Townscape Preservation District (重要伝統的建造物群保存地区).163 views
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Maru-biru building in 1997.163 views
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Outside the middle part of Taketomi, the ground is on limestone where water seeps through. Difficult to have rice paddies or wells on limestone.163 views
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Omiko shrine maidens. On the previous day during the Sacred Carriage Procession, they performed sacred dances on a truck. お巫女163 views
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This is early in the morning when the 54 portable shrines who had gathered in front of the shrine depart for the procession one after another.163 views
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Top of the slope.163 views
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Cross section of a typical Nagaya longhouse apartment.163 views
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People vying to see Naginata-boko float.163 views
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Maiko in my midst163 views
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Sanmon Gate163 views
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Under the lantern on the gold cap, there's "Matsushita Denki" (Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. or Panasonic). The current Kaminarimon Gate and giant lantern were rebuilt in 1960 as a donation by Konosuke Matsushita.163 views
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Hot spring foot bath is also popular with visitors.163 views
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His Yokozuna "tsuna" rope belt.163 views
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Entrance to Aurora Town, an underground passage and shopping arcade between Odori Station and the Sapporo TV Tower.163 views
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Above the train platforms is this roof and parking lot.163 views
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Otaru in sight from the train window.163 views
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Vintage postcard of Ukimido floating temple before 1937 when the building was rebuilt. Flimsy stilts in comparison.163 views
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Display of endemic fish and other species found only in Lake Biwa.163 views
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This venue is called "Machikado Hula." (Street corner hula). It went on from 11 am to 5 pm during the four-day festival (except on the first day when it started from 1 pm).163 views
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Entrance to Omi-Shirahama Beach163 views
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Black Ship diorama163 views
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Mishima Pond, Maibara, Shiga.163 views
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Route taken by the Saio princess from Kyoto to Saiku Palace, near Ise Grand Shrines. The journey took 5 nights and 6 days, and passed through Shiga at Seta (Otsu), Kafuka (Koka), and Tarumi before going to Mie at Suzuka and Ichishi. 163 viewsThe Saio princess stayed at a different palace each night, and three of them were in Shiga. The temporary palace for the Saio princess was called Tongu (頓宮). Only the Tarumi Tongu's former location is known today.
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Wakayama Castle is famous for cherry blossoms in early April. I visited when it was in full bloom. 163 views
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Statue in front of JR Shin-Asahi Station east side.163 views
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Ogaki Matsuri poster163 views
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Tanabata decorations on the west side of Fussa Station.163 views
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Barack Obama at Fussa Tanabata Matsuri, Tokyo. A very good likeness.163 views
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Lotta local people also came by bicycle.163 views
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Kobe Shimbun newspaper offices near Sannomiya Station was in shambles.163 views
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How it looks from the top of the steps. Hordes of people coming to the shrine to pray for prosperity in the new year.163 views
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One main attraction of Nihondaira is views of Mt. Fuji and Miho no Matsubara on sunny days. If it's really sunny, you can also see the Izu Peninsula.163 views
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Atami has a few hot spring public baths where you can enjoy the waters without having to stay at a hotel. It costs around 500 yen to 1000 yen.163 views
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Sapce Shuttle Discovery approaches the International Space Station.163 views
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Tagi Daimyojin-no-Miya Shrine is dedicated to the water god, for protection against floods. Long ago, nearby rivers often flooded this area. 龍樹大明神宮163 views
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Pentax girl at CP+ 2011 Camera Show.163 views
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Pentax girl at CP+ 2011 Camera Show.163 views
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Mt. Odani in the distance. The first time I visited Odani Castle, I walked from Kawake Station. Took about 30 min. (2.4 km).163 views
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Wisteria kamaboko fish cake.163 views
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Oichi and daughter Chacha, Hatsu, and Go were led to safety by Fujikake Nagakatsu, a retainer of Oda Nobunaga. He took them to Gifu Castle.163 views
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Altar inside Chusonji's Hondo main hall.163 views
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Kaiten pilot seat inside the kaiten.163 views
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Baruto at Naritasan Shinshoji for Setsubun on Feb. 3, 2013.163 views
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View from Fureai Bridge in Tatebayashi.163 views
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Menuma Shodenzan Kangiin temple, a National Treasure in Kumagaya, Saitama. 歓喜院聖天堂 奥殿の彫刻163 views
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Hanada Masaru, former Yokozuna Wakanohana at Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu163 views
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Painting of Kintaikyo Bridge and cherry blossoms on the platform of Shin-Iwakuni Station.163 views
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19th Century Hall, SL & Piano Museum and sculpture of locomotive wheels.163 views
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Lake Yamanaka and Mt. Fuji in Nov. There's a boardwalk. Thisis near Yamanakako Koryu Plaza. 山中湖交流プラザ きらら163 views
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Park in front of Kofu Station.162 views
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All Scenic Spots of Mt. Fuji, by T. Watanabe （クーサモ図書館への寄贈図書）162 viewsMt. Fuji is of course Japan's symbol and most beautiful mountain. It is a favorite subject among many photographers because it affords an infinite variety of angles and views from which you can photograph it. Not to mention the different times of day and the different seasons when you can capture the mountain. Of course, you can also climb it.
This little book contains an excellent variety of beautiful Mt. Fuji photos.
This book has been donated to the Kuusamo public library by Philbert Ono.
この写真集もPhotoGuide Japanがクーサモ町の図書館へ寄贈しました。
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Kannondo Temple162 views
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Nichiren statue. Nichiren was the founder of the Nichiren Sect of Japanese Buddhism.162 views
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Nissan booth162 views
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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible162 viewsCorvette, but why no Camaro at the show too?
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5:40 pm: Entered Tokyo Millenario street162 views
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Photo gallery162 views
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West side near the Uzura no Kubi inlet162 views
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Kochi Castle tower162 views
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Imabari Station162 views
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Roof tiles with the Chiba clan's crest162 views
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Hiking up the mountain.162 views
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Cherry blossom path to shrine162 views
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Shrine maiden on horseback called Munanori Onna.162 views
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Bizan Ropeway 眉山ロープウェイ162 views
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Maruoka Castle is Japan's oldest surviving castle tower although it collapsed during the Fukui Earthquake in 1948. Rebuilt in 1955 with most of the original materials. Originally built in 1576 by Shibata Katsutoyo, nicknamed Kasumiga-jo (Misty Castle162 viewsPhoto: Way to Maruoka Castle from the bus stop.
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Former home of Omi merchant Tonomura Uhee (1777-1820) (外村 宇兵衛邸).162 views
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Musashi-Mitake Jinja 武蔵御嶽神社162 views
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"On shore, we see red fire"162 viewsImazu was where the song was born. The town has two monuments for the song. One is the lamp monument built in 1985 on the boat pier (top photo) for Verse 3 (written on the lamp post), and the other is a red stone monument in the shape of a fire dedicated to the entire song. The lamp monument lights up in red at night. The above image was digitally altered.
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"On shore we see red fire, brings back memories." (Imazu)162 viewsThis is the lake beach at Imazu.
See more photos of Imazu here.
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Broken dishes near the torii162 views
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Feb. 25, 2007 Jamie Lee Thompson gives her speech at the 3rd Biwako Nihongo Network's Japanese Speech Contest by Foreigners.162 views
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Sign says the weeping cherry tree is in full bloom (mankai). 「しだれ桜 満開」162 views
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Map of Tamagawa Josui Aqueduct162 views
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Ontakesan Station on the Tokyu Ikegami Line which starts at Gotanda Station. 東急池上線御嶽山駅162 views
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Hokule'a crew members162 views
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Kyoto Station162 views
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Inside Sanraku-tei with unusually shaped tatami mats to fit the triangular floor. It has three rooms, one was a study and another was a tea ceremony room.162 views
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Otemon Gate to Kitade-maru 大手門. The castle was first built by Ashina Naomori in 1384 when he built a structure called Higashi Kurokawa Yakata.162 views
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Ujisato was married to Oda Nobunaga's second daughter Fuyuhime. He died at age 40. One theory says that he was poisoned by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Entrance to Lord Gamo Ujisato's gravesite within Kotokuji temple in Aizu-Wakamatsu, Fukushima..162 views
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On the left of the gravestones, there is a monument for a poem composed by Lord Matsudaira Katamori, the last Aizu lord and whom the Byakkotai died for. 幾人の 涙は石にそそぐとも その名は世々に 朽じとぞ思う162 views幾人の 涙は石にそそぐとも その名は世々に 朽じとぞ思う
Ikutari no namida wa ishi ni sosogu tomo sono na wa yoyo ni kuji to zo omou
"No matter how many people pour their tears on these stones, these names will never fade from the world."
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Arrow points to Tsuruga-jo Castle.162 views
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Crosswalk to Yodobashi162 views
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The walking trail becomes a nice wooden boardwalk on rough terrain.162 views
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An adjacent crater contains water and emits some steam.162 views
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Toyako Onsen lakefront. There are a few cruise boat docks, motor boat docks, and swan pedal boats.162 views
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Pole Town162 views
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View from JR Tower looking east.162 views
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Uroko fish market popular with tourists.162 views
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The Ukimido building itself has been rebuilt a few times over the centuries. It was first built in the 10th century by Priest Eshin (Genshin 源信) from Enryakuji temple on Mt. Hiei. The current temple building was built in 1937 and renovated in 1982.162 views
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Ticket office for ukai cormorant fishing viewing boats. Behind it is Nagara River and boat dock. You can buy tickets on the day you want to view the cormorant fishing. Pamphlets in English are available. 鵜飼観覧船事務所162 views
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"Great White Fleet" Visiting Japan in Oct. 1908. On Dec. 16, 1907, sixteen U.S. battleships departed Hampton Roads, Virginia for a historic tour around the world. President Theodore Roosevelt was on hand to see the fleet off.162 views"Great White Fleet" Visiting Japan in Oct. 1908. On Dec. 16, 1907, sixteen U.S. battleships departed Hampton Roads, Virginia for a historic tour around the world. President Theodore Roosevelt was on hand to see the fleet off. Dubbed the "Great White Fleet" because of the white-painted hulls of the ships, the powerful flotilla's mission was to promote goodwill and to show any potential enemy (especially Japan) the U.S. Navy's vast naval power.
The fleet was first commanded by Rear Admiral Robley "Fighting Bob" Evans. He later fell ill and was replaced by Rear Admiral Charles Sperry. The person pictured in the postcard is Sperry. A series of postcards were issued by Japan's Department of Communications in commemoration of the fleet's visit to Japan (Yokohama). The card above and below are from this series. The kanji characters above the eagle's head reads "Kangei" which means welcome.
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Perry Road and way to Perry Park.162 views
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Portrait of Commodore Perry162 views
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Picture-taking with Maibara mayor.162 views
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Actual-size cutout of Steller's sea eagle. The center has two telescopes aimed at the bird for a clear view. It is a very large bird with a wingspan of over 2 meters. You need a very large telephoto lens to photograph the bird on the mountain.162 viewsオオワシ
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Mishima Pond, Maibara, Shiga.162 views
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Fortunately, there are many people who do appreciate sumo, like former French president Jacques Chirac. (THe current French president has no interest in sumo.)162 views
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The narrow gauge makes the trains narrower too.162 views
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Main altar of Saikyoji's Hondo hall. 162 views
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When I visited Harie in late April, the water, which supposed to be crystal clear, was muddied from the rice paddies being drained. Late April to June is probably not a good time to visit Harie due to the rice paddies.162 views
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Video screening area.162 views
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It's a very good likeness, and almost life-size. After retiring as an active wrestler, he became Kasugano oyakata.162 views
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At the intersection, straight ahead is Gokoku Shrine (護国神社) dedicated to Shiga's war dead. You can go through the shrine or turn left toward Hikone Castle.162 views
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Zeze Castle Park also has No. 4 High School cherry blossoms planted here in memory of the college rowers from Kanazawa University who died in a rowing accident on Lake Biwa in April 1941.162 views
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From 2 pm, the procession starts and the floats start to exit the shrine. Also see the video at YouTube.162 views
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Watching the sunrise from outside our hut.162 views
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Kazusa-Ichinomiya Station on the JR Sotobo Line.162 views
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VIP room.162 views
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Princess Kazunomiya 和宮162 views
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Sweets sold for the 20th anniversary of the enthronement.162 views
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Goeido Founder's Hall at Nishi Hongwanji, Kyoto. The building is an Important Cultural Property. 御影堂162 views
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Nihondaira is a plateau 308 meters high. It affords great views almost all around. There are a few lookout points on Nihondaira and this is one of them on Nihondaira's peak. Called Ginbodai.162 views
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29 Jan. 2010 --- Naoko Yamazaki, attired in a training version of her shuttle launch and entry suit, poses for a photo prior to the start of an ingress/egress training session...162 views29 Jan. 2010 --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, STS-131 mission specialist, attired in a training version of her shuttle launch and entry suit, poses for a photo prior to the start of an ingress/egress training session in the Space Vehicle Mock-up Facility at NASA's Johnson Space Center.
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The boys running. When you see them, you know the horse is coming so keep off the path.162 views
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The results can be quite spectacular or subtle. Chrysanthemums are called "kiku" in Japanese. The ordinary chrysanthemums sold by your neighborhood flower shop are mainly used for funerals or memorial services.162 views
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Futaraasan Shrine in Utsunomiya.162 views
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Good place to pick up something to eat at the food court.162 views
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Bus stop closest to the Museum of Japanese Emigration to Hawaii.162 views
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The museum also has two rooms full of Japanese school stuff. One room is full of books, scrapbooks, etc., donated by Ichisaburo Nakamura. He was a member of the Hawaii Kyoiku-kai (education council) which developed and published Japanese school textbooks.162 viewsOne of his scrapbooks had group photos of the Hawaii Kyoiku-kai who met every summer. I could recognize some of the faces. They were mainly Japanese school principals/teachers in Hawai'i. I spent a good amount of time in that room alone. Another room displayed old Japanese school textbooks including those published in Japan. I remember some of them from Japanese school and UH Manoa. Amazing to see all of them in one room.
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Tourist map of Ozushima. Go right to see the Kaiten Memorial Museum or go left to see the offshore kaiten training facility.162 views
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I love red and white flowers.162 views
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Reagan Sakura (on the right) is a Somei Yoshino. It was named "Reagan Sakura" by Tokyo Governor Shin'ichi Suzuki in 1982. The cherry tree planted by Mrs. Taft is named "Taft Sakura." It is still alive in Washington, DC162 views
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Ozeki Kisenosato vs. Yokozuna Harumafuji in Jan. 2013.162 views
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Hina dolls made of stone in Hanno, Saitama.162 views
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Korakuen Garden with Okayama Castle in the background.162 views
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Japan Transocean Air (JTA) Boeing 737-800 plane painted like a whale shark (blue). ジンベエ ジェット162 viewsNot my plane back to Haneda though. This video shows how they painted the plane: https://youtu.be/MbrK-8Bkjx0
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Sagamihara kite in flight. Due to a lack of wind, this flight didn't last long.161 views
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Poster exhibition catalog: Manifesti D'Artista 1955-2005 ポスター展の図録161 viewsAll 600 posters featured in the exhibition is reprinted in this thick catalog called "Manifesti D'Artista 1955-2005," published by Ideart. Language is Italian. Order from PhotoGuide Japan's iStore.
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University of Venice, Japanese Dept. ヴェネツィア大学の日本語学科161 viewsBuilding housing the Japanese Department. It faces a canal.
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Fukei Shashin (Landscape Photo) magazine （クーサモ図書館への寄贈図書）161 viewsThis is a magazine dedicated to landscape and nature photography in Japan. It is published every two months.
This July/Aug. 2005 issue has been donated to the Kuusamo public library by Philbert Ono.
この雑誌もPhotoGuide Japanがクーサモ町の図書館へ寄贈しました。
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Less crowded at the end. After you pass through the main street, there are more decorations on the side street. You can also backtrack on the main street along the sidewalk only.161 viewsSo if you want to see the Millenario really quickly and don't mind not being in the middle of the street, go on the sidewalk.
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Castle tower161 views
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Sumo tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center161 views
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Passing under Yomeimon Gate.161 views
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A National Treasure and World Heritage Site, Nikko's magnificent shrines and temples overshadow any other attractions Tochigi has. The Toshogu Shrine is especially famous and also serves as Tokugawa Ieyasu's mausoleum. Omotesando 表参道161 views
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Takasaki Museum of Art 高崎市立美術館161 views
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Kimono demonstration attracted the most attention. Many people could not enter the auditorium to see this.161 views
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Saio-dai Princess passing through Shimogamo Shrine's Tadasu no Mori forest promenade. 斎王代、糺の森（ただすのもり）にて161 views下鴨神社
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Carrying the boat back161 views
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This road has paid seating, but most are empty. Probably too hot to sit over the asphalt.161 views
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Inserting the oars into the outriggers.161 views
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Main house on left and latrine on right with large vats to gather fertilizer.161 views
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Underside of roof made of an A-frame truss structure161 views
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Marvelous contrast between the torii and layered rock.161 views
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Shiraike Jigoku (White Pond Hell) 白池地獄161 views
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The present Naiden (Inner Sanctuary) was completed in 1915. Keyaki (zelkova) was used for all the wood in the building. The present Haiden (Worship Hall) was completed in 1929. Photo: Taishaku-do Hall 帝釈堂161 views
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Tree designated as a Natural Monument. Almost dead in Feb. though.161 views
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Oguchi Taro's gravestone in foreground.161 views
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