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Live orchestra playing swing jazz. 有川新二&ザ・グレイ・ラスカルズオーケストラ「なつかしのスウイングジャズ」1151 views
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Otsu Prince Hotel, the main venue of the 11th Shiga Kenjinkai International Convention held Nov. 12-14, 2007.437 views
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Members of the Toronto Shiga Kenjinkai dance goshu ondo.392 views
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Hiko-nyan in Hawaii!!385 views
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Almost everyone got up to dance the goshu ondo. It's like a bon dance peculiar to Shiga. Also see the video at YouTube.379 views
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At the end, we sang Biwako Shuko no Uta (Lake Biwa Rowing Song). The party ended at 9:30 pm.379 views
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Goshu ondo376 views
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Governor Kada teaches us how to dance the Goshu Ondo, a native dance of Shiga. She spoke in both Japanese and English again. Also see the video at YouTube.372 views
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Entertainment started with taiko drumming.366 views
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Food, finally! All from Shiga. Lots of fish, and funa-zushi too.362 views
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Kanpai!359 views
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Kunimatsu Yoshitsugu, Chairman of the Shiga Intercultural Association for Globalization. He is also the former Shiga governor.352 views
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Speech by Kunimatsu Yoshitsugu, Chairman of the Shiga Intercultural Association for Globalization.351 views
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写真をよく見ると、どこも「Shiga」とか「Hikone」が表示していないの。ただの「Hikonyan–Ii Naosuke-Gateway to the Future」しか載っていない。それは意味が不明。345 views
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最低、FROM HIKONE, SHIGA, JAPANとか書けばいいな。せっかく皆が見るので。市の職員がPRの感覚が鈍い。こんな基本的なこと、なんで考えてくれないの？？343 views
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And here's Hiko-nyan!! Direct from Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Japan in the 30th Pan-Pacific Festival (also called “Matsuri in Hawaii”) parade on June 7, 2009 from 5 pm to 7 pm along Kalakaua Ave. in Waikiki.311 viewsひこにゃんが僕の故郷であるハワイにも登場したことはとても嬉しいかったけど、写真をよく見ると、どこも「Shiga」とか「Hikone」が表示していないの。ただの「Hikonyan–Ii Naosuke-Gateway to the Future」しか載っていない。それは意味が不明。最低、FROM HIKONE, SHIGA, JAPANとか書けばいいな。せっかく皆が見るので。市の職員がPRの感覚が鈍い。
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He looks great with a lei!! So nice to see this in my native Hawaii. Wish I was there to see it.305 views
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Back view. Unfortunately, they did not display where this cat came from. It was Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, JAPAN.303 viewsひこにゃんが僕の故郷であるハワイにも登場したことはとても嬉しいかったけど、写真をよく見ると、どこも「Shiga」とか「Hikone」が表示していないの。ただの「Hikonyan–Ii Naosuke-Gateway to the Future」しか載っていない。それは意味が不明。最低、FROM HIKONE, SHIGA, JAPANとか書けばいいな。せっかく皆が見るので。市の職員がPRの感覚が鈍い。
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Aloha from Hawaii, Hiko-nyan!!285 views
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Taiwanese Association of America178 views
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Popular Hiko-nyan from Hikone also made an appearance in the Social Salon.114 views
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The 30th Pan-Pacific Festival (also called “Matsuri in Hawaii”) parade on June 7, 2009 from 5 pm to 7 pm along Kalakaua Ave. in Waikiki. Photos were taken by my friend in Hawaii, Randall Imada.113 views
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Chairman Otaka gives letters of appreciation to Shiga Kenjinkai members for meritorious service. In the afternoon, the keynote speech was given by Donald E. Devaney who talked about historical ties between Shiga and the U.S. (photography was not allowed).103 views
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National high school soccer tournament award from Yasu. (Yasu High School won the national title in Jan. 2006.)101 views
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Hikone's exhibit in the Social Salon, featuring red samurai armor from the Ii clan.97 views
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Shiga Prefecture exhibited some plastic fish.95 views
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The Lieutenant Governor of Shiga (substituting for Governor Kada who was hosting the Emperor and Empress visiting Shiga) bestows awards to people who have long contributed to promoting Shiga.92 views
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Shiga Kenjinkai from Canada and Mexico.92 views
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Pamphlets and CDs (including Lake Biwa Rowing Song in English) from Takashima city. 琵琶湖周航の歌 英語版CDも展示91 views
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In an adjacent hall was the "Social Salon" with exhibits by most of Shiga's cities and towns and by various Shiga Kenjinkai. Many tourist pamphlets (mostly in Japanese) were provided.86 views
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Exhibit by Takashima city.86 views
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Overseas Shiga Kenjinkai exhibits.86 views
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Niigata Shiga Kenjinkai exhibit included stuff from Hokuriku region. Web site here.86 views
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Exhibits by other Shiga cities.85 views
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Toronto, Nagano, Hakodate, Argentina, and Kochi. Outside Japan, there is a Shiga Kenjinkai in Brazil, Peru, Mexico, Canada (Toronto, Vancouver, and Alberta), Argentina, USA (Seattle, California, and Hawaii), Hong Kong, Indonesia, UK, France, and Germany.75 views
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Biwa masu trout above, and nigorobuna crucian carp (funazushi) on bottom.68 views
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Aiea Hongwanji Judo Club67 views
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Convention Hall Omi at Otsu Prince Hotel. 第11回滋賀県人会世界大会のメイン会場。65 views
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Otaka Tokio, Chairman of the National Federation of Shiga Kenjinkai, delivers a welcome message. 大高時男65 views
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Opening ceremony started at 10:30 am on Nov. 13, 2007.64 views
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There is at least one Shiga Kenjinkai in all the prefectures in Japan, and around 15 Shiga Kenjinkai overseas. The hall was lined with banners of many Shiga Kenjinkai from Japan and overseas. Ehime, Brazil, Osaka, etc.63 views
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Saitama, Kanagawa, France, Matsumae63 views
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Reception counter. The 11th Shiga Kenjinkai International Convention was held in Shiga for the first time in 16 years. There are currently 71 Shiga Kenjinkai groups in Japan and overseas.61 views
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Dressed as oiran??61 views
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Caffy, official mascot for the Sports Recreation event in 2008.59 views
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Beauty Queens59 views
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Japanese-English interpreting was provided58 views
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The Social Salon was a good place to hang out between meetings and symposiums. It also had mini presentations by several overseas Kenjinkai.57 views
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Dinner banquet hosted by Shiga Prefecture on Nov. 13, 2007.57 views
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Potato57 views
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Ukulele Warabi57 views
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A representative for Mekata Makoto, Chairman of the Shiga Prefecture City Mayors' Association and also the mayor of Otsu.56 views
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In the afternoon of Nov. 14 was a "Youth Session," or panel discussion by representatives of various Kenjinkai overseas. They discussed about recruiting younger members and facilitating networking among members.56 views
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Tourist corner with samurai armor of Hikone's Ii Clan.55 views
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Entrance to convention hall at Otsu Prince Hotel. Every few years, all the Shiga Kenjinkai in Japan and overseas gather for a convention for a few days.55 views
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Dehara Itsuzo, Shiga Prefectural Assembly Chairman55 views
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On Nov. 13, there was a symposium called "Shiga and Cultural Exchanges."55 views
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Buffet55 views
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Kanpai!55 views
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Koto entertainment by Maiko, a well-known singer-songwriter from Shiga. 真衣子54 views
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Mini presentation by the Biwako-no-Kai from Mexico.54 views
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For the first hour (6 pm - 7 pm), we suffered through endless speeches by politicians. (Speeches should not be longer than 20 min. total at any event.)54 views
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Kita-Kyushu, Southern California (Nanka), and Hiroshima53 views
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Horizon High School Marching Hawks53 views
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Horizon High School from the mainland. (You guys should put the name of your town and state on the banner.)53 views
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A comedian from Mt. Ibuki in Maibara.52 views
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One panelist was a priest from Enryakuji temple on Mt. Hiei.52 views
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Final dinner on Nov. 14, 2007. Some wore happi coats or a kimono.52 views
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Taiko troupe52 views
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Southside High School Rebel Band from Fort Smith, Arkansas, marching in Pan-Pacific Festival parade in Honolulu, Hawaii.52 views
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Trolley car carrying kupuna52 views
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Tokyo Shiga Kenjinkai New Year's Party 2007 平成19年 東京滋賀県人会 新年賀詞交歓会51 viewsParty fee was 7,000 yen.
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Main venue at the convention hall. A Shiga Kenjinkai is a group or association of people having ties to Shiga Prefecture who now live outside Shiga.51 views
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Hiko-nyan is a helmeted cat, related to the Ii clan.51 views
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Governor Kada Yukiko gives a welcome message in both Japanese and English. In Japan, extremely few politicians can do this. Nice that Shiga has a bilingual governor who once studied in the U.S.51 views
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Door prizes were given out in a drawing. There were so many prizes donated by various Kenjinkai that it took almost an hour to give them all out.51 views
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On the morning of Nov. 14, a boat cruise on the Michigan. Narration in both Japanese and English explaining about Lake Biwa's ecology. I was unable to join this cruise, so no photos.51 views
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Social Salon also served green tea and sweets.51 views
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Kimono group51 views
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Drawing for prizes donated by Shiga businesses. 抽選会49 views
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Natsuhara Satoru, Chairman of the Shiga Prefecture Town Mayors' Association and also the mayor of Taga town.49 views
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Ancient court costume48 views
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Interesting slide show by the Southern California Shiga Kenjinkai showing their activities.47 views
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Sado Okesa (from Niigata)47 views
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Mililani High School Marching Band47 views
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Hula dancers47 views
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Folding screen from Hikone (National Treasure).46 views
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Exhibit of Nagahama bonsai plum trees and folding screen from Hikone, 1st floor of Takashimaya Dept. Store during the Grand Omi Fair.46 views
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Mochi-tsuki 餅つき大会46 views
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Western Canada, Yamaguchi, and Miyagi46 views
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Questions from the audience were also taken.46 views
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Tokyo Niigata Kenjinkai46 views
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Trolley car carrying kupuna45 views
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Way to Takashimaya Dept. Store in Nihonbashi subway station.43 views
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1st floor of Takashimaya Dept. Store.41 views
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Ibuki Ham41 views
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Omi rice41 views
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PR exhibit for the Grand Omi Fair on the 8th floor.40 views
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Kimono in the middle costs 1,995,000 yen. However the most expensive thing I saw was a Buddhist altar selling for 40 million yen (lots of gold leaf).40 views
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National Diet members in Tokyo representing Shiga Prefecture. 滋賀の議員40 views
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Mochi for all, dressing was grated daikon and dried bonito shavings.40 views
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Grand Omi Fair on 8th floor39 views
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People come to claim their prizes. 景品を受ける39 views
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Consolation prize for people who didn't win anything. 当たらなかった人にも残り少々の景品39 views
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1st floor of Takashimaya Dept. Store.38 views
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Funa-zushi 鮒寿し37 views
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Vegetable jam37 views
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Omi beef, each pack here cost over 2,000 yen. 近江牛37 views
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Adoberry sweets, from Adogawa, Takashima.37 views
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Making candles.37 views
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Each Diet member gave a short speech.37 views
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Buffet37 views
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Annual report published by the National Federation of Shiga Kenjinkai37 views
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At the Omiten Fair in 2012, they had an old Sagicho float decoration on display from Omi-Hachiman. All made of edible materials.37 views
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Mochi36 views
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Way to Takashimaya Dept. Store in Nihombashi subway station.35 views
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Fish and shellfish from Lake Biwa35 views
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Stamp of Approval from Shiga35 views
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Omi crafts booths35 views
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Prizes. 抽選会の景品35 views
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Singing "Biwako Shuko no Uta" in a large circle.35 views
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Singing "Biwako Shuko no Uta" 琵琶湖周航の歌35 views
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Gift bags.35 views
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Banzai35 views
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Entrance to crafts booths. 工芸展34 views
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Buffet dinner in Providence Hall, Tokyo Prince Hotel34 views
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Everyone got to take home a gift bag of negi green onions, mochi, and other goodies.34 views
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Omi Fair video taken on March 2, 2014 at Takashimaya Dept. Store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. Funazushi, Omi beef, Biwa pearls, and more. We also saw Hiko-nyan.34 views
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Mochi making33 views
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Takashimaya got its name from Takashima, Shiga Prefecture.32 views
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Ibuki Ham32 views
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Newsletter published by Tokyo Shiga Kenjinkai32 views
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Adoberry sweets, from Adogawa, Takashima.30 views
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Singing "Biwako Shuko no Uta"30 views
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This is the Omi Fair in 2012.29 views
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Omi rice29 views
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Omi beef at Omiten 201228 views
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