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Belly dancer at Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival, Tokyo.5224 views
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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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Belly dancer at Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival. Tokyo.1204 views
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Belly dancer at Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival. Tokyo.1189 views
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Belly dancer at Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival. Tokyo.875 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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Weeping cherry tree, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, Tokyo. 枝垂桜681 views
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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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Looks like the trees are on fire. Rikugien Garden, Tokyo621 views
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You have to see the video of these fantastic women taiko drummers on March 5, 2011.575 views
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Nezu Shrine, Tokyo549 views
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The Bunkyo Tsutsuji Matsuri or Azalea Festival is held from April to early May at Nezu Shrine which has a slope filled with 50 varieties of azaleas.534 views
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The Yushima Tenjin Ume Matsuri (Plum Blossom) Festival is held annually from early Feb. to early March. Enjoy the sweet fragrance of the flowers and on weekends, stage entertainment can include belly dancers and Shiraume Taiko women drummers.523 viewsThis is the entrance to Yushima Tenjin Shrine (also called Yushima Tenmangu) flanked by plum blossoms on the right.
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The large slope of azalea bushes have walking paths where you can see and photograph the flowers up close.423 views
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Large weeping cherry tree しだれ桜362 views
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Guess who was there too? Nobuyoshi Araki, Japan's most famous photographer shooting the azaleas at Nezu Shrine, Tokyo. That's a Canon EOS 7 film camera.351 views
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The azaleas usually reach full bloom in late April, but there are flowers which bloom later or earlier so there's always something in bloom during the festival period.345 views
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Must-see video of the belly dancers at Yushima Tenjin Shrine's Plum Blossom Festival on March 5, 2011.344 views
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Entrance to Koishikawa Korakuen Garden. It opened as a public garden in 1938. The garden is modeled after Chinese concepts and features.339 viewsNear Iiidabashi Station and Korakuen Station.
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This bridge was recently rebuilt.339 views
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Nezu Station (Chiyoda Line) platform. Just follow the sign to get out the correct exit. 根津駅337 views
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Dainty ones323 views
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Drooping pine tree, Rikugien Garden, Tokyo322 views
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Many exotic varieties of azaleas.319 views
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Weeping cherry tree, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, Tokyo.315 views
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Rikugien was desinated as one of Japan's Special Scenic Spots in 1953. 国の特別名称307 views
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Quite spectacular from the top. Nezu Shrine.295 views
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Video of all the performers at the Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival on March 5, 2011.295 views
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Azalea Garden and Nezu Shrine gate 楼門（国指定重文）280 views
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Steps going up to Yushima Tenjin (Tenmangu) Shrine. This is the gate closest to Yushima Station on the Chiyoda subway line. The steps are accented by pots of chrysanthemums.278 views
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Great relief for the eyes after seeing so much red and pink. Yellow azaleas.273 views
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White ornamental peaches (Hanamomo in Japanese) look like cotton on branches. ハナモモ271 views
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White ornamental peaches ハナモモ268 views
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Chrysanthemums shaped like Mt. Fuji. Capped by white flowers for snow. Yushima Tenjin Shrine, Tokyo.267 views
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Azaleas and torii gates, Nezu Shrine264 views
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A long line forms at Rikugien's Someimon Gate entrance. When the weeping cherry tree is in bloom in late March, many people come. 染井門247 views
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Azaleas in bloom246 views
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Tahoto Pagoda at Gokokuji temple in Bunkyo, Tokyo. Built in 1938 modeled after the original Tahoto Pagoda at Ishiyama-dera temple in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. 多宝塔244 views
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Map of garden. Koishikawa Korakuen Garden is designated as one of Japan's Special Historic Place and Special Scenic Spot. Only select places in Japan (like Kyoto's Kinkakuji) have both designations. 国の特別史跡・特別名勝243 views
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Very well done, and it makes this chrysanthemum festival unique. Yushima Tenjin Shrine, Tokyo.238 views
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Nezu Shrine torii gate 根津神社237 views
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Yushima Shoden temple is noted for this Yanagi well whose water supposed to make women's hair beautiful. The Shiraume taiko drummers always wet their hair from this well. 柳の井戸 柳井堂 （りゅうせいどう）234 views
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Nezu Shrine torii gate 根津神社228 views
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Sakamoto Ryoma chrysanthemum doll at Yushima Tenjin Shrine, Tokyo.228 views
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With Tokyo Dome looming above, Koishikawa Korakuen is another famous Edo-Period Japanese garden originally built by Lord Yorifusa of the Mito Tokugawa Clan in 1629 as part of his Edo estate.227 viewsThe garden was completed under Lord Mitsukuni, the second lord of the Mito clan.
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Tsutenkyo Bridge 通天橋227 views
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A large crowd admire the beautiful weeping cherry tree.226 views
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Red, white, and blue ajisai.223 views
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Dubbed Mt. Fuji, this pile of colorful hydrangea is stacked like a mountain. Capped by white flowers for snow. Hakusan Shrine in Bunkyo, Tokyo222 views
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Engetsukyo Bridge (Full Moon Bridge) 円月橋219 views
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Some bushes are in full bloom, while others are still too early.217 views
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Entry to the azalea garden. 200 yen admission (actually a donation). Open 9am to 5 pm.215 views
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When this weeping cherry tree is in bloom, the garden is open at night and this tree is lit up.214 views
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Belonging to the Buzan School of the Shingon Sect of Buddhism, Gokokuji Temple was built by the mother of Shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi in 1682. 209 viewsThe Gekkoden Hall was moved here from Miidera temple in Otsu, Shiga Pref. The Tahoto Pagoda was modeled after the Tahoto at Ishiyamadera in Otsu, Shiga. Okuma Shigenobu, founder of Waseda Univ., is also buried here. This is the entrance to Gokokuji Temple, Niomon Gate. It's right next to Gokokuji Station on the Yurakucho subway line. 仁王門
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Walking path among the azaleas.208 views
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Daibutsu Buddha statue208 views
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On the street, just follow the signs to Nezu Shrine. Only a few minutes walk.206 views
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All these reds and pinks drove my eyes crazy.206 views
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Torii gates206 views
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At the foot of the Otoko-zaka steps is this Yushima Shoden temple, a Tendai Buddhist temple. Also called Shinjo-in. 心城院 （湯島聖天)204 views
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Bull statue at Yushima Tenjin Shrine.200 views
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Hydrangea at Hakusan Shrine, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo199 views
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Yushima Tenjin Ume Matsuri poster.198 views
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Ticket office at Koishikawa Korakuen Garden. Admission ¥300. Free English pamphlet/map available.196 views
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Shorozan hill 小廬山195 views
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Eight-plank Bridge 八つ橋191 views
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Outside wall of garden.190 views
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Weeping cherry tree188 views
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Tokyo Dome in the background. The garden is right next to Tokyo Dome.187 views
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Engetsukyo Bridge (Full Moon Bridge) so named because it creates full moon with its reflection in the water. 円月橋186 views
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Rikugien is one of the nicest Japanese gardens in central Tokyo, and one of two of Edo's famous gardens (other is Koishikawa Korakuen). 185 viewsThe garden was built in 1702 by Lord Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu from Kawagoe, who was a favorite ally of Shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, the 5th Tokugawa Shogun. It is a Kaiyu-type (stroll around a central pond) Daimyo garden with hills and ponds. Near Komagome Station on the Yamanote Line.
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Flower crush185 views
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Tsutenkyo Bridge 通天橋184 views
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Hydrangea at Hakusan Shrine, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo184 views
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This weeping cherry tree is about 60 years old.182 views
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View from Tsutenkyo Bridge 通天橋182 views
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Naitei Inner Garden, formerly a private garden for a guesthouse built by the Mito Clan. The garden just does not match the huge Tokyo Dome in the background... 内庭182 views
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Very difficult to take a picture of the tree without any people in it.180 views
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This variety of azaleas are the most common in Japan.179 views
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Seimon Gate entrance to Rikugien Garden.178 views
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Torii gates (all donated by people)178 views
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Picnickers177 views
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Shrine gate and azaleas.176 views
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Mixed colors176 views
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Even the main Seimon entrance is crowded with people. This is a weekday. Admission 300 yen. 正門174 views
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Ema votive tablets172 views
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Koishikawa Korakuen Garden has a circular design around a pond and low hill. 回遊式庭園171 views
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Weeping cherry tree, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, Tokyo.170 views
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The outside wall also uses stones from the Sotobori Moat of Edo Castle.168 views
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Notice the Black Ships (Kurofune) in the background. Yushima Tenjin Shrine, Tokyo.168 views
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Folding screen (byobu) rock 屏風岩167 views
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This species, called Tomoe Nishiki (巴錦), is especially regal-looking with petals deep-red on the inside and gold on the outside.167 views
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Great view for lunch.165 views
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Pine tree164 views
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Kuhachi-ya 九八屋162 views
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Next were these enticing belly dancers from the Komatsu Buyodan. 小松舞踊団 ベリーダンス161 views
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Pond159 views
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The Osensui Pond was modeled after Lake Biwa in Shiga Pref.159 views
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Closeup of flowers.158 views
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Under the shower of weeping flowers.158 views
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This was a weekday so it is less crowded than the weekend.158 views
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Matsu157 views
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Weeping cherry flowers.155 views
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Tokujindo Hall which stores wooden statues from old Chinese stories. 得仁堂155 views
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Torii gates and azaleas155 views
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Bridge at Rikugien Garden, Tokyo155 views
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Sign says the weeping cherry tree is in full bloom (mankai). 「しだれ桜 満開」152 views
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Top of the slope.152 views
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Azaleas in bloom151 views
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All kinds of matsu pine trees150 views
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The name, Rikugi-en, came from "six elements of Waka poems" that had been derived from "six styles of poems" written in the old Chinese poetry book "Mao-shi".150 views
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Azaleas and torii gates150 views
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Larger weeping cherry tree.149 views
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Azalea bushes and pond148 views
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Picnic area147 views
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Rikugien Garden, Tokyo147 views
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This little hill was spectacular.146 views
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After you pass through the Niomon Gate, this is what you see.145 views
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Side view144 views
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Ryoma bears a resemblance to Fukuyama Masaharu who portrays Ryoma in the TV series.143 views
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Stone bridge steps 円月橋142 views
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Nezu Shrine bridge (built in 2006 神橋) and gate, Important Cultural Property 楼門（国指定重文）139 views
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This is the stage where entertainment was held on the weekends during the ume matsuri.138 views
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Colorful flowers break the monotony of greenery. ハナモモ137 views
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I once saw Shiraume Taiko perform on a truck in Nihonbashi.137 views
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This is a big pond with small islands and surrounded by trees. There are replicas of famous Japanese scenery such as Wakanoura in Kishu (Wakayama Prefecture).136 views
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Shiraito Waterfall. Nothing spectacular. 白糸の滝136 views
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During the Meiji Period, Rikugien became a villa owned by the Iwasaki family who founded the Mitsubishi corporate empire and was donated to Tokyo and opened to the public in 1938.135 views
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They cannot bloom any better than this.135 views
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In the background is Horaijima island (not accessible). 蓬莱島134 views
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Somei Yoshino cherry blossom tree133 views
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Iris bed. Should come back in June.133 views
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Tahoto Pagoda and Gekkoden Hall at Gokokuji temple in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo133 views
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Weeping cherries132 views
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Splotch of pink on white132 views
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Nezu Shrine gate, Important Cultural Property 楼門（国指定重文）132 views
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Sakamoto Ryoma and wife Oryo as chrysanthemum dolls called kiku ningyo. Yushima Tenjin Shrine, Tokyo 菊人形132 views
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Looks like she's enjoying the cherry blossoms in the nude. 132 viewsNude sculpture at Harimazaka in spring. Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo
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Cherry blossoms and pine tree130 views
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Can you believe yellow azaleas??130 views
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Nezu Shrine Karamon Gate, Important Cultural Property. Nezu Shrine is dedicated to Susano-o-no-Mikoto, younger brother of Sun Goddess Amaterasu. 唐門129 views
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The cherry trees were planted in 1960. In 1972, the first Bunkyo Ward Cherry Blossom Festival was held. (Bunkyo Sakura Matsuri). They bloom in late March.128 views
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Ornamental peaches (Hanamomo in Japanese) ハナモモ127 views
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Buds to bloom127 views
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Azalea Ball127 views
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Weeping cherry tree and Tsutenkyo Bridge 通天橋126 views
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Tree trunk125 views
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Nude sculpture at Harimazaka in spring. Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo124 views
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How the tree looks after it finishes blooming.123 views
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Cherry trees line the Osensui pond. 大泉水123 views
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Torii gates and azaleas123 views
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Gekkoden Hall (Important Cultural Property). It was moved here from Miidera temple in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. Now it serves as a tea ceremony headquarters 茶道本山. 月光殿123 views
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White and pink mixed together.122 views
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Nezu Shrine Haiden Hall, Important Cultural Property 拝殿122 views
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Song monument122 views
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Pines121 views
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The many low-hanging branches are supported by wooden posts.120 views
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Nezu Shrine Karamon Gate, Important Cultural Property 唐門120 views
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Video of belly dancers at the Yushima Tenjin plum blossom festival on Feb. 22, 2014. They are the Haruna Aki & Arabina troupe. 春奈あき＆アラビーナのベリーダンス。120 views
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Harimazaka cherry blossoms, Bunkyo Ward Tokyo120 views
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The White One119 views
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Nezu Shrine Kaguraden119 views
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The garden is also colorful in autumn.119 views
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Hachiko's master Professor Ueno died during a lecture on campus in 1925.118 views
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The entertainment started at noon with a festival music group entering through the spectator seats.117 views
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They were great.116 views
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