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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」1154 views
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Otsu Prince Hotel, the main venue of the 11th Shiga Kenjinkai International Convention held Nov. 12-14, 2007.450 views
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Convention poster. More about the Shiga Kenjinkai here.404 views
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Members of the Toronto Shiga Kenjinkai dance goshu ondo.402 views
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Hiko-nyan in Hawaii!!390 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.389 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.388 views
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Goshu ondo384 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.380 views
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Entertainment started with taiko drumming.375 views
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Food, finally! All from Shiga. Lots of fish, and funa-zushi too.370 views
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Kanpai!368 views
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Kunimatsu Yoshitsugu, Chairman of the Shiga Intercultural Association for Globalization. He is also the former Shiga governor.359 views
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Speech by Kunimatsu Yoshitsugu, Chairman of the Shiga Intercultural Association for Globalization.358 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。349 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??347 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.319 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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Back view. Unfortunately, they did not display where this cat came from. It was Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, JAPAN.310 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.309 views
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Aloha from Hawaii, Hiko-nyan!!289 views
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Taiwanese Association of America180 views
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Popular Hiko-nyan from Hikone also made an appearance in the Social Salon.119 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.115 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).106 views
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National high school soccer tournament award from Yasu. (Yasu High School won the national title in Jan. 2006.)105 views
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Hikone's exhibit in the Social Salon, featuring red samurai armor from the Ii clan.100 views
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Shiga Prefecture exhibited some plastic fish.98 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.95 views
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Shiga Kenjinkai from Canada and Mexico.94 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94 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.89 views
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Niigata Shiga Kenjinkai exhibit included stuff from Hokuriku region. Web site here.89 views
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Exhibit by Takashima city.88 views
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Overseas Shiga Kenjinkai exhibits.88 views
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Exhibits by other Shiga cities.87 views
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Takashimaya Department Store in Nihombashi, Tokyo. Takashimaya got its name from Takashima, Shiga Prefecture.83 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.79 views
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Aiea Hongwanji Judo Club71 views
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Biwa masu trout above, and nigorobuna crucian carp (funazushi) on bottom.70 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.69 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。67 views
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Opening ceremony started at 10:30 am on Nov. 13, 2007.67 views
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Otaka Tokio, Chairman of the National Federation of Shiga Kenjinkai, delivers a welcome message. 大高時男67 views
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Caffy, official mascot for the Sports Recreation event in 2008.67 views
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Saitama, Kanagawa, France, Matsumae65 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.64 views
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Dressed as oiran??63 views
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Dinner banquet hosted by Shiga Prefecture on Nov. 13, 2007.62 views
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Japanese-English interpreting was provided60 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.60 views
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Beauty Queens60 views
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Ukulele Warabi60 views
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Buffet59 views
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Potato59 views
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A representative for Mekata Makoto, Chairman of the Shiga Prefecture City Mayors' Association and also the mayor of Otsu.58 views
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On Nov. 13, there was a symposium called "Shiga and Cultural Exchanges."58 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.58 views
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Koto entertainment by Maiko, a well-known singer-songwriter from Shiga. 真衣子58 views
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Tourist corner with samurai armor of Hikone's Ii Clan.57 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.57 views
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Dehara Itsuzo, Shiga Prefectural Assembly Chairman57 views
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Kanpai!57 views
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Mini presentation by the Biwako-no-Kai from Mexico.57 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.)57 views
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Kita-Kyushu, Southern California (Nanka), and Hiroshima56 views
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Southside High School Rebel Band from Fort Smith, Arkansas, marching in Pan-Pacific Festival parade in Honolulu, Hawaii.56 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.)56 views
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One panelist was a priest from Enryakuji temple on Mt. Hiei.55 views
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Final dinner on Nov. 14, 2007. Some wore happi coats or a kimono.55 views
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Social Salon also served green tea and sweets.55 views
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Trolley car carrying kupuna55 views
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Hiko-nyan is a helmeted cat, related to the Ii clan.54 views
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A comedian from Mt. Ibuki in Maibara.54 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.54 views
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Taiko troupe54 views
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Horizon High School Marching Hawks54 views
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Drawing for prizes donated by Shiga businesses. 抽選会53 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.53 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.53 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.53 views
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Kimono group53 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52 viewsParty fee was 7,000 yen.
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Natsuhara Satoru, Chairman of the Shiga Prefecture Town Mayors' Association and also the mayor of Taga town.52 views
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Interesting slide show by the Southern California Shiga Kenjinkai showing their activities.51 views
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Ancient court costume51 views
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Western Canada, Yamaguchi, and Miyagi50 views
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Questions from the audience were also taken.50 views
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Tokyo Niigata Kenjinkai50 views
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Mililani High School Marching Band50 views
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Trolley car carrying kupuna50 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.49 views
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Sado Okesa (from Niigata)49 views
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Folding screen from Hikone (National Treasure).48 views
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Hula dancers48 views
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Way to Takashimaya Dept. Store in Nihonbashi subway station.47 views
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Mochi-tsuki 餅つき大会47 views
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Ibuki Ham44 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).44 views
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National Diet members in Tokyo representing Shiga Prefecture. 滋賀の議員44 views
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1st floor of Takashimaya Dept. Store.43 views
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PR exhibit for the Grand Omi Fair on the 8th floor.43 views
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1st floor of Takashimaya Dept. Store.43 views
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Making candles.43 views
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Each Diet member gave a short speech.43 views
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Gift bags.43 views
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Grand Omi Fair on 8th floor42 views
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Mochi for all, dressing was grated daikon and dried bonito shavings.42 views
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People come to claim their prizes. 景品を受ける42 views
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Omi rice42 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.42 views
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Vegetable jam40 views
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Omi beef, each pack here cost over 2,000 yen. 近江牛40 views
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Adoberry sweets, from Adogawa, Takashima.40 views
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Buffet40 views
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Entrance to crafts booths. 工芸展39 views
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Buffet dinner in Providence Hall, Tokyo Prince Hotel39 views
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Prizes. 抽選会の景品39 views
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Banzai39 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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Way to Takashimaya Dept. Store in Nihombashi subway station.38 views
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Funa-zushi 鮒寿し38 views
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Fish and shellfish from Lake Biwa38 views
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Singing "Biwako Shuko no Uta" in a large circle.38 views
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Singing "Biwako Shuko no Uta" 琵琶湖周航の歌38 views
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Everyone got to take home a gift bag of negi green onions, mochi, and other goodies.38 views
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Annual report published by the National Federation of Shiga Kenjinkai38 views
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Stamp of Approval from Shiga37 views
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Omi crafts booths37 views
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Ibuki Ham36 views
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Mochi making36 views
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Mochi36 views
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Newsletter published by Tokyo Shiga Kenjinkai35 views
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Takashimaya got its name from Takashima, Shiga Prefecture.34 views
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Singing "Biwako Shuko no Uta"34 views
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This is the Omi Fair in 2012.34 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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Omi rice32 views
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Adoberry sweets, from Adogawa, Takashima.31 views
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Omi beef at Omiten 201231 views
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