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Nikon model in PIE 20057173 views
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Yuka-chan, A.B.S.UNIDOS DO URBANA based in Nagoya at Asakusa Samba 2006.7060 views
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Daihatsu5636 views
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Belly dancer at Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival, Tokyo.5224 views
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The 26th Asakusa Samba Carnival was held on Aug. 26, 2006. Some 4,500 members from 33 troupes paraded from 1:30 pm to 6 pm. About 500,000 people were on hand to watch.5064 views
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Asakusa Samba Carnival4946 views
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Asakusa Samba Carnival4923 views
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Pentax model4563 views
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Yuka-chan, A.B.S.UNIDOS DO URBANA based in Nagoya at Asakusa Samba 2008.4042 views
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Model for Canon Kiss Digital N3980 views
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Yuka-chan, A.B.S.UNIDOS DO URBANA based in Nagoya at Asakusa Samba 2006.3711 views
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Mitsubishi Motors3647 views
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Kawasaki ZZR 1400 ABS motorcycle3608 viewsI looked at her and she smiled.
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Daihatsu SK-Tourer3548 views
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Shimada hairstyle3526 viewsStandard hairstyle for geisha. This a wig.
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Harley-Davidson FLST Heritage Softail3475 viewsWorld premiere of this bike.
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The Crown Prince, the Emperor, and the Empress on the Emperor's Birthday. They were on the balcony for a whole THREE minutes. I thought they would stay there for at least 10 min. Barely had time to mount my telephoto lens.2857 views
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Rear view2681 views
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Asakusa Samba Carnival2650 views
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Daihatsu. I smiled at her, and she smiled back...2635 views
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Shibuya Station, Hachiko statue2616 views
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10:23 am: They wave to the crowd again. From left to right is the Crown Prince, the Emperor, the Empress, and Prince and Princess Akishino.2581 viewsIt was very difficult to get a good shot of them since so many flags were in the way. I had to hold the camera overhead above the flags and shoot almost blindly with my telephoto lens. Luckily, I managed to get a few decent closeup shots.
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Daihatsu2553 views
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Yuka-chan, A.B.S.UNIDOS DO URBANA based in Nagoya at Asakusa Samba 2006.2500 views
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2. Sumidagawa (Sumida River)2464 views
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"Blue Ocean Waves" (青海波)2421 viewsThey performed four numbers. This first one was called "Blue Ocean Waves" performed by five geisha.
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)2404 viewsDancer's name is Maiko 舞子
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Way to Hakusan Shrine in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, near Hakusan Station on the Toei Mita Line and Hon-Magome Station on the Nanboku Line.2356 views
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Kagurazaka geisha dance2210 views
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Praying at Bishamon2166 views
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Kagurazaka geisha dance2098 views
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10:22 am: The Emperor speaks. When the Emperor spoke, the crowd immediately fell silent and all the flags stopped waving. He spoke for only about a minute, thanking us for celebrating his birthday and mentioning this past year's numerous natural disas2089 viewsAfter he finished, everyone waved the flags again and cheered.
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The oiran courtesan is escorted by two little girls called kamuro. 花の吉原おいらん道中2037 views
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2020 viewsHer big round eyes makes her look like a real doll.
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Oiran Dochu Procession. This is definitely the highlight of the festival, and my favorite part of the festival. 花の吉原おいらん道中1908 views
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria) by Kagurazaka geisha1869 views
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Houkago Princess performing at Kanda Myojin Shrine for Setsubun.1777 views
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About the Sacred horse (pony).1743 views
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"Boat tail" of a 1972 Buick Riviera. They long stopped making cars like this.1732 views
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3. Edo no Nigiwai (Liveliness of Edo)1716 views
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Shibuya Station, Hachiko statue1696 views
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)1695 views
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)1653 views
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10:20 am: The Emperor and Empress appear right on time on his birthday. As soon as they appeared, people waved paper flags and cheered "banzai!" Also see the video at YouTube.1650 viewsIt was an amazing spectacle. I always saw it on TV, but this was the first time I saw it in person. I wish I went when Emperor Hirohito was still living.
From left to right is Princess Nori, the Crown Prince, the Emperor, the Empress, and Prince and Princess Akishino. Crown Princess Masako did not appear due to illness.
I also once used this shot for the cover photo on my home page.
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Such distinctive styling. It's such a huge car, with only two doors.1634 views
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Oiran Dochu Procession1531 views花の吉原おいらん道中
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)1468 views
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Yuka-chan, A.B.S.UNIDOS DO URBANA based in Nagoya at Asakusa Samba 2008.1452 views
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1972 Buick Riviera1445 views
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)1436 views
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"Hana no Kai" Dance by Kagurazaka geisha1434 viewsThe "Hana no Kai" geisha dance is held annually by geisha in Kagurazaka, one of Tokyo's major geisha districts. "Hana" means livley or gaudy. And "Kai" can mean gathering or party.
They held two shows on the same day. This was the second show starting at 3 pm on April 16, 2005. It lasted till about 4:45 pm.
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Asakusa Samba Carnival1415 views
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)1398 views
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Eight Views of Tatsumi (巽八景）1361 viewsThe second number was about the Tatsumi and Monzen-nakacho (Fukagawa) district in Koto Ward, Tokyo. The dance reflects the chic and bravado of the area (in the old days) which was one of Tokyo's gay quarters with geisha as well.
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Dec. 23, 2004 at 8:30 am: Across the street from the Imperial Palace. Dec. 23 and Jan. 2 are the only two days when the general public is allowed to enter the palace to greet the Emperor and his family.1342 viewsA visit to the Imperial Palace by the general public is called "ippan sanga" in Japanese （一般参賀）.
On the Emperor's birthday, the Imperial Palace can be entered only at certain locations. You have to find out where they are and stand in line there. Just go near the Imperial Palace and ask a policeman where you can stand in line. You otherwise cannot enter the grounds. The huge, graveled plaza where you can see Nijubashi Bridge is closed off by police.
While standing in line here, we received free paper Japanese flags.
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Even Santa Claus came (from Finland??). I'm told that they might be Finns. (Santa is from Finland.)1339 views
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This was the only one who had a smile. The others were quite serious and solemn.1331 views
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Ouran High School Host Club1319 views
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Edo Geisha, She was the only one with a smile.1304 views
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Stockings1293 views
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1972 Buick Riviera, one of my all-time favorites, lowrider or not.1280 views
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The star and main focus of the festival and procession, the oiran or tayu courtesan.1270 views
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1265 viewsAfter the dance, this geisha posed with us for a picture.
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1259 viewsNotice that the kimono design shows waves.
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Yuka-chan, A.B.S.UNIDOS DO URBANA based in Nagoya at Asakusa Samba 2006.1258 views
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Hojo Masako worships at Asakusa Temple. 北条政子 浅草寺参拝1244 views
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悋気しゃんすな1234 viewsSolo number performed by Maiko (her name). 舞子
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Unlike normal kimono, she wears the obi sashi in the front instead of the back. This is so that she can show off her beautiful obi which would otherwise be covered by the uchikake outer garment.1233 views
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1. Kagurazakari 神楽ざかり1212 views
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Geisha catching a taxi home1210 viewsPhoto by Kevin Mihaly.
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Oiran Dochu Procession. This picture was taken in the 1990s when they had two oiran in the festival. Now they have only one. 花の吉原おいらん道中1208 views
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Belly dancer at Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival. Tokyo.1204 views
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Mistress Okichi, the infamous mistress of Townsend Harris, America's first ambassador to Japan when he was in Shimoda. Another mistress was provided to Harris' interpreter.1203 viewsOkichi was the infamous mistress of Townsend Harris, America's first ambassador to Japan. Another mistress was provided to Harris' interpreter.
黒船来航・浦賀奉行
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Tekomai geisha costume is partially masculine with trousers instead of skirts. Their right shoulder is "exposed" showing a flower design. They carry a red paper lantern imprinted with their names and use their right hand to drag a wand.1191 views"Asakusa" is written on her lantern. 手古舞
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10:24 am: After 3 min. on the balcony, they were gone. We waited almost 2 hours for a 3-min. appearance. But I think it's something you should do at least once while in Japan.1190 views
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Belly dancer at Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival. Tokyo.1189 views
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Entrance for state guests. This is where heads of state and other royalty enter this building.1185 views
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The chigo parade of bygone days was much longer with a lot more kids. 昔の築地本願寺の花まつり: かなり長い行列でした。1176 views
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Oiran Dochu Procession1168 views
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Oiran dances.1167 views
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Shibuya Station, Hachiko Exit 渋谷駅 ハチ公口1165 views
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Yuka-chan, A.B.S.UNIDOS DO URBANA based in Nagoya at Asakusa Samba 2006.1147 views
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Finale1144 views
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Green aura1140 views
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Music and singing accompaniment1130 viewsAll numbers was accompanied by live music and singing.
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Oiran Dochu Procession1126 views花の吉原おいらん道中
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Inside 1972 Buick Riviera1119 views
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1110 viewsUnlike geisha dances in Kyoto which have elaborate backgrounds, the background here is quite plain, making us focus on the geisha which were enough eye candy. The background really didn't matter. The dances were very aesthetic and pleasing to the eyes and ears.
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2. Hitozato ひと里1090 views
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Another view from the top of the bridge in the good old days. They don't bloom like this anymore...1084 views
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Chestnut Rice Cakes （栗餅）1066 viewsThe third number was called "Chestnut Mochi." Mochi is rice cake. They pound sticky rice to make it. Performed by two geisha. The one in blue is a male role.
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4. Sakura Kazashite 桜かざして1062 viewsDancer 舞子 (Maiko)
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3. Edo no Nigiwai (Liveliness of Edo)1060 viewsAfter this dance was a 20-min. intermission.
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1. Kagurazakari 神楽ざかり1058 views
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Shibuya Station, Hachiko Square1056 views
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Baton-twirling club, Tsukiji Hongwanji, Tokyo 千代田女学院 バトン部1054 views千代田女学院
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Former Olympic champion Yasuhiro Yamashita1049 viewsKata performance before the final match.
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Hand clapping1045 viewsThis is called sanbon-jime, a series of hand clapping to mark the end of a successful meeting.
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Oiran Dochu Procession1044 views花の吉原おいらん道中
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Ariwara no Narihira (825-880) comes to east Japan1035 views在原業平 東下り
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1967 Buick Riviera looking like a manta ray.1031 views
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Tokyo Apache Dance Team do their stuff during time outs. They are the cheerleaders who appear on Saturday games.1025 views
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Train line map and fares in English at Tokyo Station as of 2007.1012 views
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The metallic flake paint job on this car was great.1005 views
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Honda Civic1001 views
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Tekomai geisha993 views
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Cutie/Sexy. GRES Uniao amadores987 views
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Six times a year in Japan, a lowrider car show is held in major cities. The Japan Tour starts and ends in Makuhari Messe in Makuhari, Chiba where these photos were taken on Nov. 23, 2008.987 views
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Sadly, the Tokyo Jidai Matsuri no longer held. It used to be held annually on Nov. 3 (Culture Day) in Asakusa, Tokyo.978 viewsthe Tokyo Jidai Matsuri (Festival of Historical Periods) is a parade tracing the history of Tokyo with over 1,600 people dressed in the respective period's costume. This is the lead float playing music. It took about an hour for the parade to reach Kaminarimon Gate.
Lead Float: Edo festival music played by children. Kodomo Edo-bayashi yatai
先導 子供江戸囃子屋台
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Oiran Dochu procession, Ichiyo Sakura Festuval, Tokyo974 views
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3. 梅にも春 Ume nimo Haru968 views
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She walks in a very slow and stylized way, her feet taking figure-8 steps. She needs the man's shoulder to steady herself.950 views
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Fushimi Turret. This view of the turret can only be had when you cross the bridge. I never knew what it really looked like until this day. 伏見櫓946 views
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Oiran Dochu Procession in front of Kaminarimon Gate, Asakusa.941 views花の吉原おいらん道中
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On Nijubashi Bridge heading for the Seimon Gate. 正門940 views
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Elaborate oiran wig weighing about 7 kg or 15 pounds.933 views
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Costume gals. Even these girls walked on the fire.925 views
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Show car with floor mirror. Note that this show does not feature female attendants, models, or "companions."923 views
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Keiji Suzuki vs. Hiroaki Takahashi918 views
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Imperial Palace Nijubashi Bridge. It is one of Tokyo's symbols. Behind the bridge, you can see Fushimi Turret. This picture was taken on a different day and not while we were crossing the bridge.914 views
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Japan fans. The sign says, "Downward slope ahead, walk slowly." It's only about 10:30 am, so it's a good time to walk around the Imperial Palace and the East Gardens. Although no flowers are in bloom, you might see autumn leaves.907 viewsFor more info about the Imperial Family and visiting the palace, see the Imperial Household Agency's Web site.
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Edo Geisha895 views江戸芸者
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Canon models (EOS 30D demo)894 viewsThis Canon ministage was surrounded by EOS 30D cameras which we could use to shoot these female models on the ministage. They let us print out a picture (A4 size) and take it home.
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Suzuki Motorcycles890 views
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10:25 am: Clearing out the crowd. We were promptly herded to the exit to make room for the next horde of people waiting to see the Emperor who appeared two more times that day.889 views
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Belly dancer at Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival. Tokyo.875 views
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Mausoleum of Tokugawa Shoguns 徳川将軍家墓所865 viewsAfter Tokugawa Ieyasu started to rule the Kanto region, he designated Zojoji as the family temple of the Tokugawa clan. The Mausoleum has the tombs of six Tokugawa Shoguns (the 2nd shogun Hidetada, 6th shogun Ienobu, 7th shogun Ietsugu, 9th shogun Ieshige, 12th shogun Ieyoshi, and 14th shogun Iemochi), Imperial Princess Kazunomiya (wife of Shogun Iemochi), and wives and children of shoguns. A total of 38 people are buried here.
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Sugamo Jizo-dori shopping street 巣鴨地蔵通り商店街854 views
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Shibuya Station, Hachiko Exit smoking area852 views
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Lively Colors of Kagurazaka（神楽坂華の彩）845 viewsThe final number, called Lively Colors of Kagurazaka (Kagurazaka Hana no Irodori) actually consisted of seven dances. This was the first one performed by three geisha. （ひと里）
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Edo Geisha. These geisha are from Asakusa, which also happens to be one of Tokyo's geisha districts. 江戸芸者842 views
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Honda Civic, one of the few Japanese cars at the show.839 views
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Inner palace women832 views
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引けや引け引け828 views
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Kyuden Totei plaza826 views
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Inner palace women824 views
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Filled on our right823 views
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Edo Geisha821 views江戸芸者
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Side gate to Takahata Fudoson temple. Welcome signfor the Ajisai Matsuri.818 views
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Lowrider toy cars too.814 views
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Intermission812 viewsThis Ushigome-Tansu Kumin Hall can hold almost 400 people. Both shows were sold out. Tickets are sold about a month in advance. They sold out within 2 weeks. I was sitting in the middle of the hall (non-reserved seating). Tickets cost only 2,000 yen.
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In Japanese, the Imperial Palace is called "Kokyo" (皇居）. This term begun to be used from 1948. Until then, it was called "Kyujo" (meaning palace castle 宮城）from the time Emperor Meiji took up residence.811 views
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Model at Nikon booth808 views
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Model for Canon Kiss Digital N807 views
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Close-up of Ichiyo sakura cherry blossoms. "Ichiyo" means "one leaf." You can see that the flower actually has a small green leaf inside. 一葉桜806 views
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During Aug. 22-23, 2009, Yokota Air Base held its annual Japanese-American Friendship Festival. I went on the 23rd, arriving at about 11 am. The base was open through Supply Gate No. 5 which is near Ushihama Station on the JR Ome Line.806 views
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Edo Geisha804 views江戸芸者
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Osaka Evessa cheerleaders shake hands with boosters as they are in tears. It was their second time to lose a championship game.804 views
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Yamaha Motorcycles801 viewsYamaha's booth was the most elegant in the motorcycle section.
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6. Hahha Kudoki ハッハくどき801 views
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Oiran Dochu Procession. Her clogs. 花の吉原おいらん道中797 views
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2. Sumidagawa (Sumida River)788 views
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The kamuro attendants precede the oiran.788 views
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Shinsengumi785 views新撰組
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Oiran Dochu procession, Tokyo784 views
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Saruwaka Sanza, Edo Kabuki782 views猿若三座 江戸歌舞伎
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Oiran. Her wig and geta clogs weigh the same (about 7 kg or 15 pounds each) to keep her head and feet balanced. Her whole outfit weighs about 60 pounds (27 kg). That's why she needs his shoulder for support as she walks. 花魁781 views
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Honda W.O.W. Concept777 viewsHonda had nice women posing, but I was hoping they would bring out the Asimo robots to introduce the cars.
I smiled at her, but she never noticed me...
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Good location769 views
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Edo Geisha768 views江戸芸者
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1. Kagurazakari 神楽ざかり766 views
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Site of Lord Kira's Estate or Honjo Matsuzaka-cho Park. Lord Kira was the villain in the famous Chushingura vendetta. 吉良邸跡・本所松坂町公園765 views
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1624: Saruwaka Sanza, Edo Kabuki. Kabuki was started in the early Edo Period in 1624. Later, Edo's three licensed kabuki theaters named the Nakamura-za, Ichimura-za, and Morita-za were relocated to Asakusa in an area called Saruwaka.758 views"Sanza" means three theaters. 猿若三座 江戸歌舞伎
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On Dec. 14, 1702, Asano's 47 masterless retainers avenged their master's death by attacking and beheading Kira at his residence in Ryogoku.756 views義士の討ち入り
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Oiran Dochu Procession. The two little girls are called kamuro.756 views
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Weeping cherry tree, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, Tokyo. Called "Shidare-sakura" in Japanese meaning cherry tree with drooping branches.752 views
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Asakusa Samba Carnival751 views
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)748 views
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Closing curtain744 views
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Part 1 - Edo Scenes (江戸風情): 1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria) 藤むらさき743 viewsDancers: 小奴、千佳、由良子、舞子
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9:40 am: Inside the Imperial Palace. This is called the Kyudentotei. It is a large plaza in front of the palace.742 views
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Shinsengumi disbanded when the shogunate collapsed and Emperor Meiji became the head of state. The Shinsegumi wore a distinct costume with a light blue haori. 新撰組742 views
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The Japan Grand Prix International Orchid Festival 2010 was held during Feb. 13-21, 2010 at Tokyo Dome. I attended this show for the first time on Feb. 20, 2010. Regular admission was 2,000 yen.742 views
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9:43 am: Almost front and center741 views
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Edo Geisha741 views江戸芸者
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Line behind738 views
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Oiran Dochu Procession. This picture was taken next to the Sensoji Temple behind which the parade starts. Before, one oiran courtesan rode in a rickshaw. 花の吉原おいらん道中732 views花の吉原おいらん道中
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Pretty Cure726 viewsKids could have their picture taken with these characters.
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)723 views
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Shibuya Station, Hachiko Exit smoking area710 views
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Firemen's Acrobatics709 views大岡越前守と江戸町火消
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Honda Sports 4 Concept707 viewsI like this picture.
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Tokyo Jidai Matsuri Banner and Tekomai geisha. From top to bottom, the banner reads, "Tokyo Jidai Matsuri." It marks the official and real start of the festival parade. The first Tokyo Jidai Matsuri was held in 1989. 東京時代祭本旗703 viewsThe first Tokyo Jidai Matsuri was held in 1989. Slight changes in the festival have been made since. Instead of two oiran courtesans, there is only one now. And at the end of the parade, the Asakusa Revue of showgirls used to be the anchor. But they are now gone.
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9:31 am: Crossing the famous Nijubashi Bridge. It turned out to be a completely modern bridge, no sqeaking or anything. 二重橋699 views
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The center is filled up first. The center is in front of the balcony where the Imperial family will appear. Thus, the earlier you go, the better chance of you standing in front of the balcony.697 views
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Edo Geisha 江戸芸者697 views江戸芸者
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Winner's trophy694 views
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The procession is headed by tekomai geisha who sing.694 views
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Kameido Tenjin Shrine wisteria and taiko-bashi bridge. Taiko-bashi is an arch bridge.688 views
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Honda688 viewsThis is what she looks like up close.
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Clarion. The ubiquitous female companions, attendants, or models that we see today started appearing at the show from as early as 1957. They do not only decorate the show, but they also reflect the fashion of the times.687 viewsI approached her and she struck this pose instinctively.
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Main gate685 views
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Athens Gold Medalist Keiji Suzuki pyches himself up682 views
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Popular meeting place at Shibuya Station, south exit.682 views
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Shibuya Station, Hachiko Exit smoking area cigarette butts681 views
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Weeping cherry tree, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, Tokyo. 枝垂桜681 views
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Fushimi Turret. This view of the turret can only be had when you cross the bridge. I never knew what it really looked like until this day. 伏見櫓680 views
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Hamura Tulip Festival, Tokyo673 views
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Saruwaka Sanza, Edo Kabuki. "Sanza" means three theaters. 猿若三座 江戸歌舞伎671 views猿若三座 江戸歌舞伎
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In the 1960s and 1970s, cars had distinguishing designs. But today, most cars look almost the same.670 views
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A bow of thanks668 views
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Canon model663 viewsThis Canon ministage was surrounded by EOS 30D cameras which we could use to shoot these female models on the ministage. They let us print out a picture (A4 size) and take it home.
Compared to the 20D, the 30D has a larger LCD monitor, a higher maximum burst during continuous shooting, and spot metering. The 8 megapixels and sensor size are the same. Canon says that this is the optimum pixel count for the supporting technologies in the camera. And that the image quality does not depend solely on the megapixel count.
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Rikugien Garden's famous weeping cherry tree. In Japanese, it is called "shidare-sakura" meaning drooping cherry.662 views
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Body inspection up ahead. They frisked the body and also used a metal detector as well. I had to explain that the hump in my pants pocket was a wallet and cell phone. He believed me since I have an honest-looking face.661 views
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Hall entrance and sign659 views
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Minamoto no Yoritomo (Hatakeyama Shigetada). His prayers for victory were answered. 源 頼朝 隅田川陣営 (畠山重忠)659 views
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The Word Called Love (恋と云う字)657 views
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ANA (All Nippon Airways) offers free tours of their maintenance facilities at Haneda Airport in Tokyo. You can see planes in a huge hangar being serviced.657 viewsYou have to make reservations at their website, but everything is in Japanese. They have four 90-min. tours almost daily, but only in Japanese. (Pamphlet has some English.) You should reserve weeks or months in advance because tours get booked up quickly. However, when people cancel their reservations, tours may open up. You have to keep checking. Children must be at least elementary school age. http://www.ana.co.jp/group/kengaku/outline.html
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Panasonic656 viewsAnother nice one.
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Canon model (wireless photo studio demo)656 viewsCanon also had a photo studio to demonstrate a digital photo shoot with the top-of-the-line EOS D-SLR attached with a remote transmitter which transmitted the images to a computer via wireless. We saw the images appear on the TV monitor as it was transmitted to the computer. You can shoot very quickly, but the images don't transfer or appear as fast. I guess they were RAW. Here the model is showing off one of the photos which was taken and printed on the spot.
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7. Sawagi さわぎ656 views
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At the starting point of the procession, the oiran gets ready to wear her high and heavy wooden clogs.655 views
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