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Ganbappe Fukushima! 135 views
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Foilage and stone gate134 views
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A warrior dummy shows how stones can be dropped through the stone hole on the floor.134 views
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A panel of judges were there to judge the dancers.134 views
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Colored seats are reserved and cost extra.134 views
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Free shuttle bus to Spa Resort Hawaiians departs in front of JR Yumoto Station.134 views
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Taikomon Gate stonework133 views
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Castle tower as seen from the west side full of cherry trees. Tsuruga-jo Castle Park is one of Japan's 100 Best Cherry Blossom Spots.133 views
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Wakamatsu Castle tower, called tenshukaku. In 1590, Gamo Ujisato became the castle lord and he built a 7-story castle tower completed in 1593. He renamed the castle Tsuruga-jo and renamed the town from Kurokawa to Wakamatsu.133 views
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On the west side is this Kurogane-mon Gate with steel doors. This is another way into the the main Honmaru grounds. During the Boshin War, the castle lord directed his troops from here. 鉄門133 views
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From JR Miharu Station, shuttle buses run to the Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree.133 views
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Wooden posts support the tall branches.133 views
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It started in 1935 when local flower growers began planting flowers. In April 1959, it became Hanamiyama Park.133 views
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From the bus stop, you walk a bit to Hanamiyama Park. Very pleasant walk.133 views
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Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai132 views
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Nature trail to other Goshikinuma ponds.131 views
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Tsurugajo Castle. The castle tower entrance can be seen.131 views
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Hula lesson for kids at the Beach Theater in the Water Park.131 views
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Inawashiro Station 猪苗代駅130 views
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Shuttle bus stop near the Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree.130 views
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A gigantic bonsai tree.130 views
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Although Hanamiyama Park is most famous for cherry blossoms (which past their peak when I visited), there are many other spring flowers as well.130 views
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Honmaru Uzumimon Gate which leads to the castle tower. There was a turret here on the stone foundation. 本丸埋門129 views
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Tsuruga-jo Castle tower. It is lit up at night.129 views
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A small room along the Minami Hashiri Nagaya Longhouse.129 views
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From JR Miharu Station, you can see these cherry blossoms.129 views
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The granddaddy Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree is visible from the ridge. 129 views
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Inari Shrine on the ridge.129 views
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The Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree looks different from different angles.129 views
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Many tree trunks are twisted together to form this one, large trunk.129 views
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Honmaru as seen from the top of the castle tower.128 views
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The Miharu Takizakura (Waterfall cherry blossoms) cherry tree is one of Japan's most famous and grandest weeping cherry tree. It is over 1,000 years old and the mother of thousands of weeping cherry trees in Japan and even overseas.128 views
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The live band were all Japanese. All the dancers were Japanese and most are from Fukushima.127 views
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JR Miharu Station127 views
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A short walk from the bus stop.127 views
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First you see some cherry trees along a ridge on a hill.127 views
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Hanamiyama Park, Fukushima city.127 views
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Numerous pine trees are planted within the castle grounds. At night, the castle is lit up.126 views
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East exit of JR Fukushima Station has a statue of Haiku poet Matsuo Basho and his traveling companion Sora.126 views
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Congratulatory letter from the mayor of Kauai upon the opening of the Hula Museum.126 views
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Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree.126 views
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Explanation of the kanji characters on the tombstone. From top to bottom, the characters are for "Sky, wind, fire, water, and earth."125 views
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Hula Girl Polynesian Revue at 1:30 pm to 2:15 pm at the Beach Theater.125 views
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A little shrine under the Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture. 125 views
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Cherry trees along the ridge of the hill.125 views
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Benten-numa Pond. 弁天沼124 views
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Castle tower as seen from the west side in the Obikurawa 帯郭124 views
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Looking east. These are cherry trees below.124 views
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From the bus stop, follow the sign.124 views
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From the ridge, go down these steps to see the Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree on a slope.124 views
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The Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree is in a park-like area with walking paths.124 views
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Inside the Kurogane-mon Gate is a mini theater.123 views
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Tsurugajo Inari Shrine123 views
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Entrance to Rinkaku Tea Ceremony House 茶室麟閣123 views
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Each dance group had to perform two numbers. The first one had to be "Dancing Soda Night" for 3 min. and the second one could be anything for 5 min. or less.123 views
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The Hula Museum also has a small stage where this band performed at 12:30 pm. 123 views
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Moon123 views
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Tourist info office below.122 views
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The nagaya longhouse corridor leading to the reconstructed Hoshii Yagura turret.122 views
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A warrior dummy shows how a hole in the wall is used.122 views
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Rinkaku Tea Ceremony House. 茶室麟閣122 views
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Inari Shrine 122 views
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A volunteer photographer will take your picture with your camera for free.122 views
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A little shrine under the Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture. 122 views
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Souvenir shops are food stalls.122 views
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Cherry blossoms past thir peak.122 views
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The castle tower was reconstructed as a ferroconcrete building in Sept. 1965 on its original site.121 views
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Kurogane-mon Gate on the left, connected to the castle tower on the right via the Hashiri-nagaya Longhouse which houses a gift shop 南走長屋.121 views
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Rokabashi Bridge connects the Honmaru to the Ni-no-Maru. Originally, this bridge could be cut down in the event of an attack. 廊下橋121 views
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Waraji race at Fukushima Waraji Matsuri Festival. Each race team had to have 10 members. Also see my YouTube video here.121 views
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School girls121 views
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Nice views all around.121 views
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At the end of the show, people who paid for reserved seats could have their picture taken with the hula girls.121 views
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Sakura noodles.121 views
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Stone sink to wash the mouths of horses. A horse riding ground was nearby. 馬洗石120 views
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It took about 3 years to reconstruct this Hoshii-yagura turret using traditional construction methods. It was the castle's largest turret mainly used to store food.. 干飯櫓120 views
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After entering the Kurogane-mon Gate, you can see the Hoshii-yagura turret 干飯櫓 on the left which is connected to the castle tower via the Minami Hashiri-nagaya Longhouse 南走長屋. Both were reconstructed in April 2001.120 views
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An open window along the Minami Hashiri Nagaya Longhouse.120 views
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This is over the Kurogane-mon Gate.120 views
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Upper floor of the Hoshii Yagura turret. It is used as an exhibition room. 干飯櫓120 views
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Roof of nagaya longhouse.120 views
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The tombstone has five segments each with a kanji character. 五輪塔120 views
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"Waraji" means straw sandals. In central Fukushima city, Ashio Shrine (足尾神社) at a mountain called Shinobu-yama (信夫山) has Japan's largest waraji at 12 meters long and weighing 2 tons. 120 views
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They also displayed this giant golden waraji.120 views
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Inside JR Fukushima Station. Sample fireworks balls.120 views
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View of Fukushima Station's east side.120 views
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Beach Theater shows are free, but they also sell tickets for the best seats for ¥600 to ¥800.120 views
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The Hula Museum shows the history of Spa Resort Hawaiians first established as Joban Hawaiian Center in 1966.120 views
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Hawaiian records by Japanese artists.120 views
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The second room of the Hula Museum introduces hula.120 views
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Going to the Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture. 120 views
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Plants for sale.120 views
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Road back to the parking lot.120 views
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Lookout deck on castle tower. Great views all around.119 views
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Hashiri Nagaya Longhouse in the foreground, then the Kurogane-mon Gate, the reconstructed Minami Hashiri Nagaya Longhouse, and the reconstructed Hoshii Yagura turret at the far end. We can walk inside these structures as well.119 views
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Inside the reconstructed Hoshii Yagura Turret on the lower floor.119 views
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Near the intersection of Ekimae-dori and Route 13 was this entertainment stage.119 views
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Eisa group from Okinawa119 views
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Paseo Road Tanabata Matsuri, Fukushima119 views
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A large crowd even in the evening. Lotta photographers too.119 views
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Castle tower as seen from the west side in the Obikurawa 帯郭118 views
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Tsuruga-jo Castle tower118 views
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Wakamatsu Castle has only these buildings standing. No other turrets, towers, or palace buildings remain.118 views
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Mt. Bandai is on the right.118 views
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Upper floor of the Hoshii Yagura turret. 干飯櫓118 views
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Announcement of the winners.118 views
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Groups of children, women, etc., were to pull this large waraji on wheels on the 300-meter long race course along Route 13. A pair of large waraji were raced down the road. Then raced back by another pair of racers.118 views
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Inside the shop, you can find the best products of Fukushima, including edibles.118 views
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The 2006 comedy movie, "Hula Girl" was a major hit and made Spa Resort Hawaiians famous again. Awards given to the movie.118 views
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Autographs by the actors and actresses in the movie, "Hula Girl."118 views
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A little shrine under the Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture. 118 views
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The park include residential and farming areas so there are roads and areas off limits to tourists.118 views
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Kurogane-mon Gate on the left, Hashiri-nagaya Longhouse, and castle tower.117 views
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"Wakamatsu" means young pine.117 views
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Alps117 views
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The giant waraji sandal is an offering for healthy legs/feet. On the first day of the festival (which I missed in 2009), they carry this giant waraji to the festival grounds along Route 13. Here it is displayed at the intersection.117 views
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Closeup of the giant waraji. 117 views
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Hula implements.117 views
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People are not allowed to walk on the tree roots so there is a walking path along the tree edge.117 views
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Irises for June.117 views
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Castle tower stonework116 views
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Looking toward Kitade-maru.116 views
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Toward the west exit the tourist info office on the left. Pick up pamphlets and maps.116 views
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JR Fukushima Station with shinkansen approaching.116 views
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Congratulatory letter from the Governor of Hawaii, Linda Lingle, upon the opening of the Hula Museum.116 views
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