 Most viewed - From Shiga 滋賀出身 |
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」1156 views
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Otsu Prince Hotel, the main venue of the 11th Shiga Kenjinkai International Convention held Nov. 12-14, 2007.480 views
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Members of the Toronto Shiga Kenjinkai dance goshu ondo.433 views
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Hiko-nyan in Hawaii!!427 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.419 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.418 views
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Goshu ondo415 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.411 views
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Entertainment started with taiko drumming.405 views
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Food, finally! All from Shiga. Lots of fish, and funa-zushi too.399 views
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Kanpai!398 views
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Kunimatsu Yoshitsugu, Chairman of the Shiga Intercultural Association for Globalization. He is also the former Shiga governor.388 views
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Speech by Kunimatsu Yoshitsugu, Chairman of the Shiga Intercultural Association for Globalization.388 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？？382 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。381 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.366 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.340 views
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Back view. Unfortunately, they did not display where this cat came from. It was Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, JAPAN.339 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!!308 views
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Taiwanese Association of America183 views
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Popular Hiko-nyan from Hikone also made an appearance in the Social Salon.135 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.121 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).117 views
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National high school soccer tournament award from Yasu. (Yasu High School won the national title in Jan. 2006.)116 views
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Hikone's exhibit in the Social Salon, featuring red samurai armor from the Ii clan.111 views
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Shiga Prefecture exhibited some plastic fish.108 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106 views
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Shiga Kenjinkai from Canada and Mexico.104 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.103 views
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Overseas Shiga Kenjinkai exhibits.100 views
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Niigata Shiga Kenjinkai exhibit included stuff from Hokuriku region. Web site here.100 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.99 views
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Exhibits by other Shiga cities.99 views
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Exhibit by Takashima city.98 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.89 views
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Biwa masu trout above, and nigorobuna crucian carp (funazushi) on bottom.80 views
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Caffy, official mascot for the Sports Recreation event in 2008.80 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.79 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。77 views
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Opening ceremony started at 10:30 am on Nov. 13, 2007.77 views
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Otaka Tokio, Chairman of the National Federation of Shiga Kenjinkai, delivers a welcome message. 大高時男77 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.76 views
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Saitama, Kanagawa, France, Matsumae75 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.72 views
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Dinner banquet hosted by Shiga Prefecture on Nov. 13, 2007.72 views
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Koto entertainment by Maiko, a well-known singer-songwriter from Shiga. 真衣子72 views
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Aiea Hongwanji Judo Club72 views
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Japanese-English interpreting was provided70 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.70 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.69 views
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A representative for Mekata Makoto, Chairman of the Shiga Prefecture City Mayors' Association and also the mayor of Otsu.69 views
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Buffet69 views
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Mini presentation by the Biwako-no-Kai from Mexico.69 views
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On Nov. 13, there was a symposium called "Shiga and Cultural Exchanges."68 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.68 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.)68 views
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Kita-Kyushu, Southern California (Nanka), and Hiroshima67 views
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Dehara Itsuzo, Shiga Prefectural Assembly Chairman67 views
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Kanpai!67 views
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Social Salon also served green tea and sweets.67 views
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One panelist was a priest from Enryakuji temple on Mt. Hiei.66 views
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Dressed as oiran??66 views
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Hiko-nyan is a helmeted cat, related to the Ii clan.65 views
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Final dinner on Nov. 14, 2007. Some wore happi coats or a kimono.65 views
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Beauty Queens65 views
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A comedian from Mt. Ibuki in Maibara.64 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.64 views
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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.63 views
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Natsuhara Satoru, Chairman of the Shiga Prefecture Town Mayors' Association and also the mayor of Taga town.63 views
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Interesting slide show by the Southern California Shiga Kenjinkai showing their activities.63 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.63 views
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Questions from the audience were also taken.62 views
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Tourist corner with samurai armor of Hikone's Ii Clan.61 views
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Potato61 views
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Ukulele Warabi61 views
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Western Canada, Yamaguchi, and Miyagi60 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.)60 views
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Horizon High School Marching Hawks59 views
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Southside High School Rebel Band from Fort Smith, Arkansas, marching in Pan-Pacific Festival parade in Honolulu, Hawaii.57 views
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Tokyo Niigata Kenjinkai56 views
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Trolley car carrying kupuna56 views
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Taiko troupe55 views
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Kimono group55 views
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Ancient court costume55 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53 viewsParty fee was 7,000 yen.
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Drawing for prizes donated by Shiga businesses. 抽選会53 views
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Sado Okesa (from Niigata)53 views
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Mililani High School Marching Band53 views
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Trolley car carrying kupuna53 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.52 views
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Folding screen from Hikone (National Treasure).51 views
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Mochi-tsuki 餅つき大会51 views
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Hula dancers51 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).50 views
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Way to Takashimaya Dept. Store in Nihonbashi subway station.49 views
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1st floor of Takashimaya Dept. Store.47 views
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Ibuki Ham47 views
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National Diet members in Tokyo representing Shiga Prefecture. 滋賀の議員46 views
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Prizes. 抽選会の景品46 views
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PR exhibit for the Grand Omi Fair on the 8th floor.45 views
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Each Diet member gave a short speech.45 views
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Buffet45 views
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Gift bags.45 views
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1st floor of Takashimaya Dept. Store.44 views
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Mochi for all, dressing was grated daikon and dried bonito shavings.44 views
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Grand Omi Fair on 8th floor43 views
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Adoberry sweets, from Adogawa, Takashima.43 views
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Entrance to crafts booths. 工芸展43 views
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Making candles.43 views
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People come to claim their prizes. 景品を受ける43 views
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Singing "Biwako Shuko no Uta" 琵琶湖周航の歌43 views
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Omi rice43 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.43 views
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Omi beef, each pack here cost over 2,000 yen. 近江牛42 views
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Omi crafts booths42 views
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Buffet dinner in Providence Hall, Tokyo Prince Hotel42 views
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Annual report published by the National Federation of Shiga Kenjinkai42 views
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Way to Takashimaya Dept. Store in Nihombashi subway station.41 views
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Fish and shellfish from Lake Biwa41 views
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Vegetable jam41 views
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Singing "Biwako Shuko no Uta" in a large circle.41 views
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Banzai41 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41 views
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Mochi40 views
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Everyone got to take home a gift bag of negi green onions, mochi, and other goodies.40 views
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Funa-zushi 鮒寿し39 views
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Ibuki Ham39 views
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Stamp of Approval from Shiga39 views
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Newsletter published by Tokyo Shiga Kenjinkai38 views
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Mochi making37 views
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Takashimaya got its name from Takashima, Shiga Prefecture.36 views
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Singing "Biwako Shuko no Uta"36 views
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This is the Omi Fair in 2012.36 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.36 views
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Adoberry sweets, from Adogawa, Takashima.34 views
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Omi rice32 views
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Omi beef at Omiten 201232 views
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