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Rear view of birth home of Yoshida Togo who was a famous geographer of Japan who compiled an encylopedia of Japanese place names. His son was Yoshida Chiaki who composed the melody of the song "Biwako Shuko no Uta" (Lake Biwa Rowing Song).254 views
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Former Hatano residence and birth home of Yoshida Togo 旧旗野邸 (吉田東伍生家)209 views
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Quack, quack. Actually the ducks were pretty quiet.205 views
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A room in the birth home of Yoshida Togo196 views
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Lake Hyoko (Lake Hyo), a man-made lake where thousands of swans and ducks migrate to during the winter months.190 views
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Pedestrian overpass with swan motif.149 views
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Map of lake area138 views
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Garden of the birth home of Yoshida Togo117 views
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Entrance to the Yoshida Togo Memorial Museum which exhibits various documents and personal effects of Yoshida Togo. Museum admission 300 yen. Closed Mon.112 views
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Duck feeding106 views
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Tourist info booth sells duck feed104 views
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Inside Yoshida Togo Memorial Museum. The 2nd floor also has a display panel about his son Yoshida Chiaki who composed the song "Hitsuji-gusa" whose melody was used in the song "Biwako Shuko no Uta" (Lake Biwa Rowing Song).102 views
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In Oct. 2008, Lake Hyoko was added to the list of wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.96 views
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Also see my YouTube video here.94 views
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Duck species in the lake and the number of birds so far.88 views
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Whooping swans mix with the ducks.86 views
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Thousands of ducks85 views
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Swan80 views
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They all face the same direction. Group oriented.80 views
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