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The warrior monk costume is interesting. The collar makes them look bigger and more fearsome. 僧兵行列661 views
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Even this was unusual since they were also throwing mikan tangerines. 豆・みかん(?)まき227 views
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They are not real warrior monks. Monks do not go to battle as they once did centuries ago. Also see the video at YouTube. 僧兵行列205 views
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Hosenji temple in Nakano-ku, Tokyo. Belongs to the Shingon-shu Sect, Buzan School. 宝仙寺193 views
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So from 1953, as part of the Setsubun ceremonies on Feb. 3, they started this procession of people dressed as warrior monks.184 views
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They arrived Hosenji at around 4 pm.177 views
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Nakano Broadway Cafe decorated by Takashi Murakami. 143 views
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Cafe decorated by Takashi Murakami. 112 views
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Cafe decorated by Takashi Murakami. 111 views
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Sanmon Gate 山門103 views
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It is unusual or unique to see such a procession for Setsubun. 僧兵行列96 views
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A tangerine hitting your head is probably painful.96 views
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Nakano Sun Plaza, a distinctive landmark and a symbol of Nakano Ward.96 views
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Nakano-Sakaue Station on the Marunouchi Line subway95 views
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Nakano Sun Plaza, near Nakano Station.89 views
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Nakano Station platform88 views
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In 1951 when they were rebuilding the temple destroyed by the war, they found some items which were supposedly used by a warrior monk. 僧兵行列82 views
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Nakano Station platform81 views
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This man must be the leader.77 views
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Tangerines are easily squished in your hands (juice squirting out) if you catch one.75 views
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Blowing a conch shell. One of the signals of battle.73 views
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Kobo Daishi statue72 views
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JR Nakano Station North side66 views
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Warrior monk procession 僧兵行列65 views
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Warrior monks entering Hosenji temple. 僧兵行列65 views
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Hondo hall 本堂64 views
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JR Nakano Station North exit with PR banner for its cherry blossoms in early April.64 views
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Cherry blossoms along Nakano-dori road near Nakano Sun Plaza.64 views
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Cherry blossoms along Nakano-dori road near Nakano Sun Plaza.64 views
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In front of Nakano Station.63 views
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Sun Road shopping arcade in Nakano.63 views
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The procession started at 3:30 pm at a nearby shrine.62 views
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Sakura confection62 views
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Cherry blossoms along Nakano-dori road near Nakano Sun Plaza.61 views
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Rear view59 views
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Memorial service 柴燈大護摩供58 views
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Inside Hondo hall 本堂56 views
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People at the very front are not ignored.56 views
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Bean throwing is called mame-maki. 豆まき56 views
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Hondo hall 本堂55 views
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Bean-throwing started at 4:30 pm. 豆まき54 views
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Inside Hondo hall 本堂51 views
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Temple grounds as seen from the Hondo Hall49 views
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Instrument players49 views
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Pagoda and pile of setsubun boxes48 views
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People line up to receive mikan48 views
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Three-story pagoda 三重塔47 views
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Goeido Hall housing Kobo Daishi image. 御影堂47 views
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Wooden boxes containing the beans (peanuts) and mikan tangerines to be thrown to the crowd.47 views
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Setting afire47 views
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Here you go.45 views
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Ceremony area43 views
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Autographed Beatles photo32 views
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Cafe decorated by Takashi Murakami. 32 views
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Gift shop with Beatles souvenirs for sale.31 views
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Beatles books31 views
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The exhibition had a few rooms.30 views
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A company replicated the design of the JAL happi coats the Beatles wore. They were selling them at the exhibition so I bought one for ¥6500.30 views
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Beatles T-shirt30 views
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Autographed Beatles photo30 views
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Nakano Broadway is a shopping complex with a lotta otaku (pop and underground culture) shops. Anime, manga, figurines, etc.30 viewsShort walk from JR Nakano Station.
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Late June 2016 was the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' historic concerts at the Budokan in Tokyo. They arrived Haneda Airport on June 29, 1966 and played five 30-min. concerts at the Budokan from June 30 to July 2, 1966.29 viewsA total of 50,000 out of 200,000 applicants got tickets. The Beatles were the first rock band to play at the Budokan, normally reserved for martial arts like judo. There was a big debate over allowing the Beatles to play at such a "sacred venue."
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During their stay in Tokyo, the Beatles were basically imprisoned in their hotel. But they managed to sneak out once or twice.29 views
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Photo background with you can pretend you're crossing Abbey Road and take a picture.29 views
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Beatles entering Budokan.29 views
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The happi coats are not sold by JAL. The maker licensed it from JAL.29 views
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To commemorate the anniversary, a photo exhibition of The Beatles in Japan taken by their official tour photographer Robert Whitaker (1939–2011) was held here in Nakano, Tokyo.28 views
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Autographed Beatles photo28 views
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Expo '70 Tower of the Sun28 views
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It had this cafe decorated by the famous Takashi Murakami. That's what I love about Japan, always something unexpected.27 views
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Go through the Nakano Sunmall shopping arcade first to reach Nakano Broadway.26 views
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