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Reserved seating available for a few hundred yen.96 views
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Genkyu-en is a Japanese garden next to Hikone Castle. It was built as a castle garden in 1677 by Ii Naooki, the fourth lord of Hikone Castle. Hakkei-tei Summer House Map96 views
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Island in the pond.96 views
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Golf practice range in Katata.96 views
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During Ishiyama-dera's display of the hidden Kannon Buddha, they also allowed the public to ring the temple bell for a small fee.96 views
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Ishiyama-dera's bell96 views
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Shirahige Shrine torii, Takashima. One of Lake Biwa's best-known landmarks. It faces the shrine on land. Rent a bicycle or go by taxi from Omi-Takashima Station (Kosei Line).96 views
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Cycling path in Azuchi, Omi-Hachiman.95 views
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Some nice lakeside scenery while cycling further north from Kohoku Waterfowl Park.95 views
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Nice cycling path along the shore.95 views
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Yamamoto-yama mountain95 views
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Up the stairs to the shrine grounds95 views
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Large maruko-bune displayed outdoors, without a mast.95 views
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Lookout in front of temple95 views
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Site of Musa-juku's Honjin, the town's exclusive lodging for VIPs to stopover or rest. Only the gate remains.95 views
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Marker for the Kabuto-ya inn95 views
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Where the water meets the ice. About one-fourth of the lake was iced over.95 views
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Probably the highest ranking lady.95 views
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View of Lake Biwa from the lakeshore road.95 views
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River and cycling path95 views
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Nohime, wife of Oda Nobunaga. 農姫95 views
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After it gets dark, the pile of straw is lit and people come to light their torches.95 views
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Basement corridor of Hondo. Totally dark. Admission 300 yen. 御戒壇巡り95 views
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Corridor to the back of the Hondo main hall. 地蔵尊縁起絵95 views
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Scenery behind the public hall.95 views
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Honmachi Shopping Arcade, now almost devoid of people.95 views
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Honmachi Shopping Arcade's shuttered doors.95 views
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Verse 5 Song Monument facing Hikone Port. See more photos of Hikone here.95 viewsThe three-stone monument is in a good location facing Hikone Port. This photo was taken soon after the monument was built. Over the years, wild grass or weeds have invaded the monument plot.
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Biography of Oguchi Taro95 views
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This was the 2nd time in three years for the giant kite to meet a major accident. In 2005, the kite broke in half in the sky and crashed into a crowd of people below.95 views
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"Hira and Ibuki too, only but a dream"95 views
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Departing Sugaura95 views
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Water drain95 views
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Torii with lanterns lit95 views
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The 6th annual Lake Biwa Kaitsuburi (Little Grebe) Regatta was held on Sept. 16, 2007. This regatta is mainly for ordinary people of all ages wanting to row. Lake Biwa Rowing Course (Biwako Sotei-jo) in Otsu, Shiga. 滋賀県立琵琶湖漕艇場95 views
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Path through the grove of Eastern Skunk Cabbage flowers 座禅草95 views
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Exhibit by Takashima city.95 views
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Exhibits by other Shiga cities.95 views
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View of Imazu from Imazu Sun Bridge Hotel, Imazu's highest building.95 views
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Stone lanterns95 views
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The sign is almost totally unreadable.95 views
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Inside Homanji Hondo main hall in Echigawa-juku, Shiga Prefecture95 views
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Inside the side entrance of the Tsuchiyama-juku Honjin. If you want to see inside the Honjin, call to make reservations. Admission 300 yen. Phone: 0748-66-0007 (English not spoken)95 views
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Tamura Shrine torii gate. The shrine is in northern Tsuchiyama-juku and dedicated to Shogun Sakaue Tamuramaro (758-811) who was famous for subjugating Ezo/Emishi rebels in the northeast Tohoku region.95 views
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Rice paddy and reed bed. Special thanks to Makino Atsushi (Lake Biwa Museum) and Kurahashi Yoshihiro (Hayasaki Biotope Networking) for the tour of Hayasaki biotope.95 views
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Plum tree and Nagahama Castle.95 views
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Look! I caught one!95 views
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Amenomori Hoshu-an museum. Built on the land where Amenomori Hoshu's house once stood. Born in Amenomori, Amenomori Hoshu (1668-1755) was a Confucian scholar and leading diplomat to Korea during the Edo Period.95 views
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Jizo-zaka road. Ennichi is the temple or shrine's auspicious or special commemoration days. When you go to worship on such days, your prayers will be answered in better ways than usual. The festival is held from 9 am to 10 pm. 地蔵坂95 views
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Sento-kun was controversial because people thought the deer antlers were an insult to the Buddha. This controversy has ironically made this mascot the most popular and famous.95 views
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Another dog, Karawan-kun to promote castle town Karatsu, Saga Pref. 唐ワンくん (佐賀 唐津市）95 views
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The cheerleaders appeared whenever there was a time out, even for 20 sec.95 views
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You can walk further to go behind Nishinomaru Sanju-yagura turret and this is what you will see.95 views
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Dunk95 views
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Bobby95 views
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Bobby Nash95 views
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Haiden on left and Honden Hall on right.95 views
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Next to Shirahige Shrine is Wakamiya Shrine, and more smaller shrines in the rear.95 views
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They did this repeatedly until they went further up the shrine.95 views
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Here they come running.95 views
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Making a turn. This is Higashi-machi hikiyama. 東町95 views
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Minakuchi Hikiyama Matsuri poster95 views
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On April 19, ornate floats called hikiyama are taken out of their storehouses and prepared for the festival. 95 views
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Entering Nishi Hongu Shrine.95 views
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This is a must-see shrine. Very ornate and colorful, similar to Toshogu Shrine in Nikko. Important Cultural Property.95 views
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Hiyoshi Taisha's Toshogu Shrine is a lesser shrine (massha 末社), a short walk from the main area of Hiyoshi Taisha.95 views
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The final number was Biwako Shuko no Uta (Lake Biwa Rowing Song).95 views
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Top floor of castle.95 views
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Basketball fans entering Kyoto City Gymnasium. The Hannaryz is the thirteenth and newest franchise in the bj-league pro basketball league in Japan.95 views
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The Hannaryz booster club is called Fannaryz, promoted here by TV idol Yasuda Misako who is from Kyoto.95 views
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Introduction of Hannaryz head coach David Benoit (pronounced ""Benwa").95 views
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First the cheerleaders wore these black T-shirts and red, harem-style pants. At first, I thought they were hula dancers.95 views
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Iwasa Jun #5 is covered.95 views
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Hannaryz scores.95 views
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Again, Gary's back is covered.95 views
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Bobby Nash passes the ball.95 views
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A small shrine dedicated to the warriors who died at battle on the mountain.95 views
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The seven generals were Fukushima Masanori (1561-1624), Hirano Nagayasu (1559-1628), Kasuya Takenori (1562-1607), Katagiri Katsumoto (1556-1615), Katō Kiyomasa (1562-1611), Katō Yoshiaki (1563-1631), and Wakizaka Yasuharu (1554-1626).95 views
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Hachiman Church Pastor House, designed by William Merrell Vories. It is right across the church. 八幡教会牧師館（旧地塩寮） MAP95 views
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Previously, they held day-trip voyages for the public once or twice a year. We had to send in a postcard to apply. Usually over 500 people applied and only about 115 could get in. Now, due to a tight budget, they only hold these open house tours at port.95 views
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As the boat turns, the sun's striking area changes. People leave wherever the sun strikes in the heat of summer. 95 views
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Entrance to Yutani Shrine, the first location where the two floats perform kabuki on the festival's second and main day. MAP95 views
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The three mikoshi are being readied for their next destination at another shrine nearby.95 views
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Tokaido Road: Otsu95 views
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Old Maibara Station corridor.95 views
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Maibara Station renovation work.95 views
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Back of the hula girls.95 views
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About Rakurakuen Palace.95 views
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April 16, 2017 For the 100th anniversary of Biwako Shuko no Uta in 2017, we planned a mini concert at Imazu.95 viewsI designed these T-shirts for this day. Also notice the Biwa pearl necklaces which I also had custom-made and gave to the girls.
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Omikuji paper fortunes95 views
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Torii at a Buddhist temple95 views
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Tahoto in autumn95 views
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Statue of Lady Murasaki writing Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari).95 views
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Old Azuchi Tourist Office that was across the street from Azuchi Station. It's now inside the new Azuchi Station.94 views
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Johama Port94 viewsFormer site of Johama Port which was used from the 15th century to 1930. Boats from Lake Biwa came through a canal. Reconstructed in 1983.
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Adjacent museum called Oura Furusato Shiryokan. A museum of local artifacts and knicknacks.94 views
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3-story pagoda94 views
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Castle wall and fall colors94 views
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Rice warehouse94 views
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Old fire truck94 views
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Rear of road marker94 views
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Looking toward Yogo Station.94 views
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Yogoko-so lodge in the distance94 views
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So scenic...94 views
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Kanpai!94 views
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Taiko drum beating94 views
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Site of Honjin Lodge94 views
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JR Tokaido Line train tracks crossing Seta River94 views
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Boat for Okinoshima at Horikiri Port94 views
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Escalator to enter and exit the East (Ibuki) side of the station.94 views
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The festival ended quickly. A lot faster than the Katsube Shrine's Fire Festival held at the same time.94 views
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Profile view94 views
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Famous garden outside the shoin 文部省指定の名勝庭園94 views
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Emperor Meiji's room. Notice the elevated tatami mat and footwear.94 views
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Souvenir shop inside Iki-ikikan, run by local farmers who sell their goods here. The senbei crackers and cookies are delicious.94 views
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For each verse (total 6 verses), I showed three photos and a caption sheet with my non-singable English translation of the verse.94 views「琵琶湖周航の歌」をイメージ写真付きで英訳された作詞と英文説明で紹介する写真展です。歌に登場する各地の写真や６番まですべての歌碑も英語で紹介。外国人も知って欲しい名曲です。英語の勉強にも！
2005年11月21日(月)〜12月4日(日) 9：30〜17：00
滋賀県大津市 滋賀会館 文化サロンギャラリー 入場無料
〒520-0044 大津市京町三丁目 4-22
Tel: 077-525-9995
HP: http://www.shiga-bunshin.or.jp/shigakaikan/
アクセス：
ＪＲ大津駅びわ湖口（北口）から徒歩5分
京阪浜大津駅からバス7分
名神大津インターからバス5分
京阪島ノ関駅から徒歩3分
1971年に加藤登紀子の大ヒットになったこの「琵琶湖周航の歌」は、昨年までに僕は聞いたことない。昨年の春に長野県諏訪市の御柱祭りを見に行ったときに岡谷市に泊まって近くの諏訪湖で散歩すると歌の作詞家である小口太郎（岡谷出身）の銅像があって「琵琶湖周航の歌」が紹介されて非常に興味深いものと思った。
英語で紹介したいなと思ってこの歌の英語版とイメージ写真をやっと完成しました。そしていつかこの歌を英語で歌ってもらいたい。歌詞を英語にすることはあまり難しくないが、それを歌のメロディに合わせることが大変。まだそこまで完成していない。もっと時間が必要。できあがったら、勿論また発表します。
この文化サロンは、サロン形の喫茶店になっている。
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Title: Lake Biwa Rowing Song - In Pictures and in English 「琵琶湖周航の歌」写真と英語に. Entrance to exhibition room in the song museum, Imazu.94 views
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Inside Japanese-style yakata-bune boat. Seats 11 people on tatami mats. The roof is very low. 彦根城お堀めぐり94 views
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In the evening during 5 pm-6:30pm, a slide show lecture about Oguchi Taro and Yoshida Chiaki was given by Iida Tadayoshi, a song researcher. Held at a hotel in Imazu. 歌と映像でつづる「小口太郎と吉田千秋の物語」講演会94 views
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Higashi-Omi mayor Nakamura Koichi explains the design. "Kyosei" 共生 means to co-exist (i.e. man and nature) or to live together harmoniously. 中村功一市長94 views
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People sign their names on a washi sheet.94 views
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Gate to shrine94 views
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Memorial for the war dead94 views
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Hiking Rules: No smoking. Do not make fire. Don't break tree branches or damage any trees. Don't take home any rocks, wood, etc. Take home your own trash.94 views
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This trail goes around the side of the mountain. Not recommended.94 views
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Small torii and shrine.94 views
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Kokegatani94 views
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Gods here must be happy to see such grand views.94 views
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Large stone walls94 views
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Softball field94 views
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Gate to Homanji temple.94 views
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What Tokaido Road travelers wore. Their clothing were designed to make it easier to walk. It took a man about 13 days to travel between Edo and Kyoto, and women about 16-18 days.94 views
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Traveling between their fiefs and Edo was a great expense. It was one way to keep any daimyo from getting rich enough to finance a rebellion. When they traveled to and from the capital, they lodged at post station towns like Tsuchiyama.94 views
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Takamiya Shrine 高宮神社94 views
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View of Hayasaki Naiko from the eastern edge. There is a committee for restoring Hayasaki Naiko, but reaching an agreement on planning and implementation takes a long time.94 views
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Ema tablet pavilion94 views
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Another gate to Goho Zenjin-do Hall94 views
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Marker indicating the location of Nagahama Castle's stone wall.94 views
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The tulip field is along the road going to the trout farm.94 views
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Chikubushima in the background with fixed-seat boat racing.94 views
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One famous local specialty is the Adoberry, a boysenberry-like berry used to make diverse products such as jam, juice, cakes, etc.94 views
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Yume-Kyobashi Castle Road was closed off to traffic for this festival. First they were going to hold the festival at a shopping center, but switched to this place after realizing how popular the event would be.94 views
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Sento-kun in front of his PR booth ogled by a large crowd. We couldn't touch him.94 views
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The crowd at its thickest.94 views
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Iga city PR booth passing out tourist pamphlets.94 views
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Shiga JET Art Show, March 20-23, 2008 at Biwako Bunkakan, Otsu, Shiga. Shiga's JET teachers held an art show and I provided photos for Jamie Thompson, a Shiga JET.94 views
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Maibara's official mascot, a family of fireflies.94 views
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High heels not recommended.94 views
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Easy 40-min. hike, but if's summer, it can get hot and sweaty.94 views
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The festival's highlight is a local bon dance called Goshu Ondo. Also see the video at YouTube.94 views
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Otsu Castle marker94 views
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Sponsors94 views
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The pond is quite shallow, about 50 cm. It is one favorite destination for migratory birds including the Mallard duck. It is next to Mishima Shrine.94 views
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Model of Odani Castle on a mountaintop.94 views
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Gate to a temple in Sakamoto.94 views
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Inside Saikyoji's Hondo hall.94 views
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Inside Chojiya. 94 views
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Looking toward the lake from Shirahige Shrine.94 views
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The original kanji for Makino was 牧野. However, the ski grounds used katakana to give an imported feel since skiing was imported back then in the 1920s. Photo: Makino Station's cherry trees.94 views
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The main path to Suginoki Shrine in Ryuo where the Kenketo and naginata procession will come through. The Kenketo Matsuri festival is held annually on May 3. It features the naginata dance and more.94 views
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Minakuchi Shrine is dedicated to a god named Ominakuchi-sukune-no-Mikoto, the founder of Minakuchi.94 views
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Minakuchi's hikiyama have four wheels and two levels. The wooden construction is complex and the carvings are exquisite.94 views
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