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Kameido Tenjin Shrine wisteria at night.128 views
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End of the line. It reads, "Saikobi."127 views
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Ever since 1958 when Tokyo Tower was built, you could not photograph Zojoji without the tower.127 views
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Shitamachi main street127 views
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Sharaku-ren 写楽連127 views
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Aoi Shin-ren 葵新連127 views
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Pines127 views
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Waterwheel127 views
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Leading ladies or the "madonna." It's quite an honor for an actress to be chosen as a madonna in a Tora-san movie127 views
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Torii127 views
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Greenish tulip.127 views
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Purple Prince127 views
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Don't climb up any trees or step into the azalea bushes please. この叔父、つつじに入っちゃダメですよ。127 views
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During the Gishisai Festival in mid-Dec., the temple is especially crowded. This is the long line to enter the graves of the 47 loyal samurai retainers. The gravesite's gate up ahead was the back gate of the Ako estate in Tokyo. Later moved here.127 views
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Paintings on ceiling inside Hondo worship hall.127 views
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Grave of Lord Ii Naonori on right.127 views
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Can't figure out this one.127 views
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Shrimp127 views
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Kofun tumuli types127 views
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MJ who died in June 2009.127 views
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On the left side were mostly helicopters and cargo aircraft.127 views
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This baby can carry a lotta stuff. It can swallow a helicopter whole. Can you believe the C-5 has been in service since 1969? That's 40 years ago! Happy birthday!127 views
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Inside the C-5 Galaxy, selling T-shirts, "Size does matter."127 views
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Kamuro attendants.127 views
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The second oiran then appeared on stage.127 views
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White and red plum blossoms and the torii gate at Kameido Tenjn Shrine.127 views
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Statue of Ota Dokan who built Edo Castle in the 15th century and thus founded Tokyo. in front of JR Nippori Station east side.127 views
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Inside Mori Town shopping mall in Akishima, Tokyo.127 views
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Sumiyoshi Shrine in Ome, Tokyo127 views
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Hachiko's master Professor Ueno died during a lecture on campus in 1925.127 views
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People behind me on New Year's Day at Meiji Shrine.127 views
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US Ambassador Caroline Kennedy Hina doll127 views
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The old Ankokuden 安国殿126 views
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View of Hamamatsu-cho126 views
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Torii for Bentendo Temple on Shinobazu Pond adjacent to Ueno Park.126 views
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Tokyo Big Sight hallway126 views
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Hanamatsuri in the old days (lot more children and people). 昔の築地本願寺の花まつり: 子供の数が大多かった。126 views
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Rest house126 views
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Kikusui-ren 菊水会菊水連126 views
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Sharaku-ren 写楽連126 views
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Musashi Minami-ren むさし南連126 views
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Expressway above the bridge.126 views
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Bikini idols Yoshii Rei, Mitsuya Yoko, and Fukushita Megumi throw beans a second time.126 views
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Whale クジラ126 views
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Since the carved walls are two stories high, the scaffolding has upper and lower levels which allows you to view the woodcarvings on the upper and lower halves of the walls. This is the lower floor126 views
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Cable car station peak.126 views
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The many low-hanging branches are supported by wooden posts.126 views
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Free bicycles, unicycles, go-karts for rent.126 views
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Rest stop126 views
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Painting shutter art. Looks like a pine tree.126 views
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Map of pond126 views
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View from lookout deck.126 views
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Big, bulbous white ones.126 views
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Kiyosu-bashi Bridge over the Sumida River, Important Cultural Property 清洲橋 国の重要文化財126 views
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Azaleas and torii gates126 views
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Approaching another gate called Hozomon Gate. 宝蔵門126 views
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After the marathon, the runners enter Tokyo Big Sight and change clothing.126 views
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Frozen tuna head126 views
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Preparing for the finale.126 views
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On the right side, were mostly fighter planes.126 views
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Climb up to see the cockpit. "Wow, awesome!"126 views
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C-5 Galaxy crew126 views
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Without alcohol, it's less noisy. But if you like to drink, go to Yoyogi Park instead.126 views
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Shirasagi dancers along Nakamise after passing through Hozomon Gate.126 views
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Shirasagi dancers proceeding back to Nakamise.126 views
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Founded in the 14th century, Yushima Tenjin Shrine is famous for plum blossoms and its dedication to Sugawara Michizane, the god of learning and scholarship.126 viewsYushima Tenjin Shrine is near Yushima Station on the Chiyoda subway line. Also near JR Okachimachi Station on the Yamanote Line.
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Hula dancers from Waianuenue Hula Studio. ワイアーヌエヌエ･フラスタジオ126 views
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Tokyo Sky Tree and plum blossoms at Kameido Tenjin Shrine.126 views
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Tokyo Sky Tree and plum blossoms at Omurai Katori Shrine in Sumida Ward.126 views
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Torii and wisteria at Kameido Tenjin Shrine, Tokyo126 views
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Raking the fire125 views
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Bean throwing 節分追儺式125 viewsFirst they had people born in the year of the dog throwing small bags of soybeans. They also had one person in a candybox outfit to advertise one of the sponsors who supplied some of the treats they threw to us. Zojoji threw not only beans, but all kinds of little things like tissue paper, towels, toys, potato chips, and candy.
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Going to the chigo parade's starting point125 views
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Beating backward: Oedo Sukeroku Taiko drummers125 views大江戸助六太鼓
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2. Refrigerator125 views
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Tensui-ren 天水連125 views
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Edo Kabuki-ren 江戸歌舞伎連125 views
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More runners start to trickle through the road in front of Kabuki-za. Niiya Hitomi is at the rear.125 views
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Over 160 bicycles for free rental.125 views
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JR Ryogoku Station platform for the Sobu Line.125 views
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The horseback archer raises his bow and arrow high in the air as he nears the target.125 views
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Inari Sando torii gates 稲荷参道125 views
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Names are clearly written on wooden plaques.125 views
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Gravestone of Edoardo Chiossone125 views
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Frozen tuna auctions at Tsukiji Fish Market.125 views
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Each fish is worth thousands or tens of thousands of US dollars.125 views
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For about 5-10 min. they all sat in the frigid water and chanted while praying. They prayed for good health for themselves and their families.125 views
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On Aug. 15 at Yasukuni Shrine, you can see former soldiers and nationalists dressed in military uniform marching in the shrine.125 views
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The weaver is represented by the Vega star and the herdsman by the Altair star. As a prayer to produce better arts and crafts, the Imperial Court and the warrior class paid homage to these two stars from ancient times. This practice spread to the masses.125 views
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Quite a few people wore yukata.125 views
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Making their way through Ekimae-dori.125 views
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Outdoor stage had more entertainment.125 views
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F-22 Raptor, the stealth fighter. I thought the plane was black, but they are dull gray.125 views
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Torii at Yokota Air Base.125 views
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Shinobu-ren, Nakamurabashi Awa Odori, Tokyo125 views
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The show was almost the same as before. She leans back like this.125 views
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Shofukuji temple's Jizo-do Hall (地蔵堂) is one of only two buildings in Tokyo designated as a National Treasure. Near Higashi-Murayama Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line.125 views
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One restaurant in Solamachi has an outdoor terrace.125 views
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Kameido Tenjin Shrine wisteria at night.125 views
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The pile is first ignited from two sides.124 views
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Long line: It took us over 30 minutes to reach the fire.124 views
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Procession of priests.124 views
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Inside old Ankokuden. A picture of Yokozuna Taiho from the 1960s. I wonder why they had it there. 安国殿124 views
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Bicycle cab124 views
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Asuka-ren 飛鳥連124 views
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Narimasu Child-ren 成増チルド連124 views
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The local neighborhood association wants this expressway to go underground.124 views
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Memorial square for the Zero Milestone for the Five Major Roads124 views
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Jindaiji soba restaurants124 views
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Treasure House 宝物殿124 views
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View of Kasai Rinkai Park from ferris wheel.124 views
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Shakujii-Koen Station, North Entrance124 views
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Isshinji Temple is a branch of Narita-san.124 views
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Sightseeing marker124 views
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Memorial for knives.124 views
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This is the first target which is near the starting point. Love it when the target shatters like that.124 views
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Jogging route along Tamagawa River124 views
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Crossing Kiyosu-bashi Bridge124 views
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Sanno torii gate leading to the Omotesando path to the shrine. 山王鳥居124 views
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The garden is also colorful in autumn.124 views
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Song monument124 views
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Here come the runners. On the lower left of the picture, you can see Victor Rothlin of Switzerland (dressed in black) who won the marathon in 2 hours 7 min. 23 sec.124 views
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This is what it looks like at the ground level in "the pit."124 views
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The Sanja Festival is known to have many yakuza gangsters participating. However, I hardly saw any this year. Perhaps because the three Sanja mikoshi were not paraded this year and they could not ride on it half naked. Or they were all covered up.124 views
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Daikon-ren at Nakamurabashi Awa Odori124 views
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This was the second time I saw this, and each time there was one woman.124 views
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F-15 Eagle fighter124 views
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People also lined up to sit in the cockpit of the C-17 Globemaster III. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to line up and see the cockpit of any of the planes.124 views
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The bird feeder (esa-maki 餌まき) holds a nice box containing pieces of colored paper.124 views
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Shirasagi-no-Mai White Heron Dance at Asakusa.124 views
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Then they got up and left the stage.124 views
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Kamuro and oiran124 views
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Map of the Komaba I campus. Most of the buildings are just numbered. They are not named after someone like at American universities.124 views
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When the weeping cherry tree is in bloom, Rikugien Garden also illuminates the tree at night in late March to early April.124 views
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After crossing the fire, each person is blessed by the head priest with a tap on the shoulder by a baton.123 views
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Boat pier123 views
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Katarai Promenade and canal123 views
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Aoi Shin-ren 葵新連123 views
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Yurikamome-ren ゆりかもめ連123 views
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Hanamichi-ren 花道連123 views
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Suzaku-ren 朱雀連123 views
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Shinobu-ren しのぶ連123 views
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Edo Kabuki-ren 江戸歌舞伎連123 views
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Minor female idols also on hand to throw beans.123 views
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Well over a million people lined the streets to watch the marathon.123 views
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Deep forest123 views
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Edogawa River mouth next to Kasai Rinkai Park123 views
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Koi in Ochiai River123 views
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Duck pond123 views
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Second torii123 views
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People line up to pour sweet tea over the baby buddha. 大堂123 views
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View from lookout deck.123 views
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Start of Tamagawa Josui Aqueduct. The Aqueduct was built in 1653, 50 years after Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu moved to Edo. 玉川上水123 views
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JR Haijima Station being renovated in early 2007. 拝島駅123 views
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Tekomai geisha on Eitai-dori road, entering Koto Ward123 views
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In front of the water truck. Soon to be filled with people and a portable shrine.123 views
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Wet women123 views
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Incense burner123 views
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The gravestones all look alike. There is a map showing who is buried where.123 views
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Nakamise sells all kinds of Japanese things. Originally, they catered to religious pilgrims. Now it's mostly tourists.123 views
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Steps going up to the Hondo main worship hall.123 views
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Prices and sizes of battledores vary widely. They can be small and as cheap as 1,000 yen. This one is about 18,000 yen.123 views
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Then the Tokyo Marathon started at 9:10 am. Also see my video at YouTube.123 views
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Frozen tuna anyone?123 views
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Shiga's Bay Waves, Horikiri Iris Garden 滋賀浦波123 views
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Kitamachi Awa Odori, Tokyo 写楽連123 views
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This mikoshi is heading to the front of Sensoji temple. I followed them.123 views
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Inside the Koala House. It's round, with pie-shaped areas for each of the three koala bears.123 views
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I shuddered to think how crowded the station would become in about 30-40 min.123 views
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Some time later, the three C-130 planes dropped several men in parachutes.123 views
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C-5 Galaxy transport plane was fully open for public viewing. We could just walk through the plane's cargo hold. No lines of people.123 views
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C-5 Galaxy engine123 views
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If you look at their white heron costume, you can see that it's quite ingenius, the way it functions and the way it looks.123 views
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Leaning right, then...123 views
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They pose for pictures.123 views
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Saori Yoshida poses with kids holding her three consecutive Olympic gold medals from Athens, Beijing, and London. One of the most winningest wrestlers.123 views
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On a clear day, the views are marvelous, with Mt. Fuji (upper right) and many Tokyo landmarks visible. 123 views
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The first taiko bridge at Kameido Tenjin Shrine, Tokyo123 views
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Rikugien Garden's second weeping cherry tree at night.123 views
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Most of the butsudan household Buddhist altars you see are compact, modern ones that cost much less than the traditional and ornate butsudan.123 views
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People then go to the bullfinch stall on the left of the main worship hall.122 views
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Usokae stall122 views
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Canon booth122 viewsThe Canon booth was very comprehensive and complete. They had a booth or counter for every imaging-related product, from movie cameras to D-SLRs to poster-size printers. They had everything. Of course the new EOS 30D was the main attraction as well as the 5D. 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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