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Tip-off. This was the first time I saw the LakeStars at an away game. First time to see them wearing their white uniforms too.66 views
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And hula hoop, almost like a circus act. I like her crossed eyes...66 views
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LakeStars boosters are happy.66 views
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Pregame entertainment. A kids hiphop dance troupe from Nagahama performed.66 views
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Game tipoff: Shiga LakeStars vs. Toyama Grouses66 views
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Fujiwara Takamichi, team captain66 views
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Cheerleaders66 views
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Cheering section for the Toyama Grouses, small, but still quite loud.66 views
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Ray's dangly arms seem to cover half the court.66 views
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Bobby geevum!66 views
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There were 14 Hana-yakko dancers.66 views
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The crowd awaits the procession.66 views
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The three festival floats were parked in front of the Chawan Matsuri no Yakata Museum during the lunch break.66 views
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At the end, the three festival floats are pulled into the shrine.66 views
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And there you see it. Look ma, no support poles! How is it supported like that...66 views
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The floats had their bamboo support poles reattached to the lofty decorations.66 views
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Sake poured for the shrine priest.66 views
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The procession from Ozu Shrine to Ozu Wakamiya Shrine begins.66 views
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Ryuo Town Hall, Shiga 竜王町役場 MAP66 views
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Suginoki Shrine Honden Hall66 views
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The procession to the Otabisho leaves Minakuchi Shrine.66 views
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Bridge to Minakuchi Castle.66 views
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Walk further along and there is this path to Daikoji temple. 66 views
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The Higashi-Mitsuke Gate was like the town's checkpoint with security guards posted watching people entering the town. There was another checkpoint on the west end of the town.66 views
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Minakuchi Shrine66 views
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Pilgrimage clothing66 views
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Green Park Santo is an outdoor recreational area with exhibition halls, park, lodging, restaurant, tennis courts, and miniature golf.66 views
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Kamo Ike-so Bihada-no-yu hot spring bath 鴨池荘 美肌の湯66 views
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Orchid exhibition. Held at the same time and place as the Bonbai (Bonsai Plum Tree) exhibition.66 views
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Suijo Hachiman Shrine. Suijo is a small neighborhood near the foot of Mt. Ibuki in Maibara, Shiga Prefecture. It is next to Ueno which is at the foot of Ibuki.66 views
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Mountain ascetic priest getting ready. It was the wives and mothers who worked behinds the scenes to make sure everyone was dressed properly.66 views
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Omi Branch of Maibara City Hall is near the foot of Hinade-yama.66 views
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While hiking up, you'll see a few views like this.66 views
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Steps to the gym are decorated. Gates opened at 3 pm.66 views
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Mike Hall #2366 views
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Bobby Nash #3366 views
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Ogawa Shinya #5 from Nagahama. No, he's not making the Hawaiian shaka sign.66 views
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Shinya fending off one of the Five Arrows.66 views
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Lakestars cheerleaders in black.66 views
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Unfortunately, photography was not allowed inside any of the buildings, which is puzzling since photography is allowed in other Vories buildings open to the public in Shiga.66 views
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Hyde Memorial Building.66 views
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Omi Kyodaisha Gakuen is also one location where the film Idai Naru, Shurararabon (偉大なる、しゅららぼん The Great Shu Ra Ra Boom) was filmed.66 views
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About the former Vories residence. It is owned by the Omi Brotherhood Co. The house was originally built in 1931 as a dormitory for teachers at the kindergarten, but it was turned into a residence instead. A Japanese-style room was also added.66 views
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Cheerleaders encourage people to join the Lakestars booster club.66 views
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Luke Zellar was all alone when he sped down the court and dunked this one. Huge cheers ensued. This is what we come to see.66 views
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I attended the 3 pm show which was the only show when famous singer Hashi Yukio would appear and sing with the mascot characters. Admission was 1,000 yen. ゆるキャラ大集合66 views
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Hikone Bunka Plaza's Grand Hall. Still photography was permitted, but no videos and tripods. The event was a stage show of all the mascot characters appearing on stage. They held three shows on this day. ひこね市文化プラザ グランドホ66 views
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They had a lot more mascot characters than the previous year.66 views
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The game's host, MC Ume appears on a tricycle.66 views
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Tipoff between Shiga Lakestars and Tokyo Apache at 6 pm.66 views
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Gary Hamilton66 views
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Coach Robert Pierce gives a pep talk during a time out. The Shiga Lakestars enjoyed a comfortable lead almost the whole game.66 views
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Wara shots as he shoots.66 views
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All that gravel can make it quite dusty.66 views
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The drummer really has to move quickly with the rest of the boys as they move unpredictably.66 views
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The Ayame mikoshi girls head for the shrine.66 views
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The boys were then taken to the shrine.66 views
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They danced in front of Tenmangu Shrine, then danced around the shrine a few times.66 views
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First torii of Oarahiko Shrine. It's kind of far from the nearest train station of Shin-Asahi on the JR Kosei Line. Rent a bicycle from the tourist office at the train station. 大荒比古神社66 views
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The yakko-furi proceeded to the steps leading to the shrine and then dispersed.66 views
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The floats are pretty small, compared to other float festivals in Shiga. So they are light enough to tilt when they need to turn. This is the Takara (宝) float.66 views
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About Hiyoshi Jinja Shrine in Japanese.66 views
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Takara hikiyama float (寳). The roof ornament is very large.66 views
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Teacher's (or maybe crew) quarters for four. 66 views
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3rd floor. It is an interesting boat. The inside is clean and pleasant. Hard to believe that it's considered old at age 27. They should hold these open house events more often and at other ports like Nagahama.66 views
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Followed by another children's mikoshi.66 views
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The boat with the three mikoshi aboard is pulled away by tugboat.66 views
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After making a U-turn, the boats head downstream toward Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge.66 views
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They stop to offload the boys.66 views
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The Maihara Hikiyama Matsuri is also held at night. They perform once or twice after dark. This is the Sho-ouzan float. 松翁山66 views
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It looks nice at night as well, as the floats are well lit. These night photos were taken in Oct. 2008. Sho-ouzan float. 松翁山66 views
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Asahiyama float in Oct. 2008.66 views
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They spent most of the summer practicing for this festival. They are entirely voluntary.66 views
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In the end, they had group photo sessions for each group. These are the fukue-furi kids.66 views
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Opened in 1998 to mark the 40th anniversary of the company's founding. Highly recommended. Museum has a Shinto shrine architecture. Built on the company's former truck depot.66 views
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Hakuunbashi Bridge and stone lantern. 白雲橋66 views
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Kawara Roof Tile Museum in spring.66 views
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Kawara Roof Tile Museum's koinobori carp streamers and weeping cherry tree.66 views
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Outdoor sculpture at Kawara Roof Tile Museum, Omi-Hachiman, Shiga66 views
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Signs pointing the way to sights in Kashiwabara.66 views
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Yaito-juku faces Ibuki-do.66 views
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Site of a sake brewer.66 views
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Yaito Matsuri stage entertainment by local kindergarteners.66 views
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During the Yaito Matsuri, the Ibuki-do has an open house and sells their moxa. 伊吹堂亀屋佐京商店66 views
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Site of Ochaya Goten, a small palace built for shoguns to rest during the early Edo Period. Tokugawa Ieyasu, Hidetada, and Iemitsu all stayed here. 御茶屋御殿跡66 views
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Three of Samegai's famous rocks are here, indicated by these wooden signs. 鞍懸石66 views
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Hiroshige's woodblock print of Toriimoto (64th post town on the Nakasendo) from his Kisokaido series. 66 views
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June 8, 2011 (Day 5): Day trip to Enryakuji temple (No rowing). Photos here are shown for display purposes, not really for downloading. Rowers will receive a disc of high-resolution photos.66 views
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June 10, 2011 (Day 7): Rowing from Hikone (Satsuma Beach) to Moriyama. Lake Biwa is Japan's largest lake in Shiga Prefecture. "Biwa" means lute. The lake has a number of unique species such as the Lake Biwa catfish.66 views
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Leaving beach in front of Hotel Laforet.66 views
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The torii is a smaller version of the much more famous one in Miyajima (Itsukushima Shrine in Hiroshima Prefecture). 白鬚神社66 views
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Chopstick lesson.66 views
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Picture panels telling stories of famous Japanese Buddhist Sect founders such as Honen, Shinran, and Nichiren who trained on Mt. Hiei.66 views
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After lunch, the group visited Hikone Castle and Genkyuen Garden. Hikone Castle is famous for cherry blossoms and Hiko-nyan (see next photo).66 views
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Leaving the shrine. The procession is headed by the two mikoshi.66 views
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Whenever a shuttle bus comes and goes, two women dressed as Go and Azai Nagamasa say Welcome or Goodbye to the passengers.66 views
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On the left is Nishi Honden hall, a National Treasure. On the right is Juzenji Shisha Honden shrine (十禅師神社本殿), an Important Cultural Property.66 views
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She did a few practice runs first.66 views
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From the road, the path to the waterfall is very short, lined with banners written with the names of ascetic pilgrims who came to pray or practice at the waterfall.66 views
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Kannon statue at Kannonji temple.66 views
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Tokaido Road: Tsuchiyama (Koka)66 views
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Nakasendo Road: Bamba (Maibara). The 62nd station on the Nakasendo.66 views
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Nakasendo Road: Moriyama, 67th post town on the Nakasendo) from Hiroshige's Kisokaido series. Tea houses in spring.66 views
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Omi-Hakkei (Eight Views of Omi 近江八景): Evening Bell at Miidera Temple66 views
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JR Biwako Line to Nagahama66 views
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About the exhibition. Architecturally, Maibara Station has nothing to boast about. But at least it now has something pretty.66 views
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Spring in Maibara.66 views
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Old Maibara Station on the west side.66 views
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Shakunage means Rhododendron. From the bus stop, it's a short walk through the gorge until the flowers. But first, pay 400 yen to enter. The money is used for preservation work. Map66 viewsShuttle bus from Hino Station arrives at Shakunage Gorge, taking about 15 min.
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Path to the flower gorge.66 views
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Blacksmith's shop66 views
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Expo banners also line the way to the Kinomoto pavilion.66 views
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Banners with the names of the seven spearing samurai.66 views
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Needless to say, this was my favorite kite at the festival. How did they know someone from Hawaii was coming?66 views
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Shrine gate. Go in at left and exit on right side.66 views
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A long line to the shrine is what awaited. This was a lot more people than Jan. 1, 2005 when I visited the last time.66 views
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Sorry I couldn't wait in line and went to the front and prayed from the side and instead of front and center.66 views
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Entrance to Sugatani Onsen. This building was built anew in fall 2004. The old facility still stands further behind this building.66 views
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Map of Mt. Ibuki.66 views
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Boarding the gondola lift. This was in summer.66 views
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Buses going back to Yasu Station run only once an hour. The bus stop to go back to Yasu Station is up the slope on the other side of the road where you got off. You can ask the museum about the bus times to go back.66 views
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Train going to Omi-Nagaoka Station in spring.66 views
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Lanterns along the river bank.66 views
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Ohmi Railways train at Yokaichi Station.66 views
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At the top of Jizo-zaka.66 views
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In summer.66 views
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About the rice transplanter.66 views
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This maruko-bune is 17.2 meters long.66 views
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During the 17th and 18th-centuries, over 1,000 maruko-bune sailed on the lake. The busiest ports were Shiotsu in the north and Otsu. After railroads were built, maruko-bune dwindled. Today, there are no maruko-bune on Lake Biwa.66 views
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Walkway to the central cluster of buildings.66 views
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The most distinctive structure and symbol of the school is a tower nicknamed "Pencil Tower." 66 views
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Inside the library66 views
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My lunch with fried chicken.66 views
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About Kiwada Shrine.66 views
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Lake Biwa shore in Hassaka.66 views
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View of Mondecool from Nagahama Station.66 views
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JR Omi-Imazu Station on the JR Kosei Line is Imazu's train station. Most major attractions in Imazu are within walking distance. Imazu Port is only a few minutes on foot. There are also rental bicycles and local buses.66 views
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Water lilies66 views
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Rice paddy art by 180 junior high students from Yokosuka visiting Maibara in late May 2016. It's their city's mascot.66 views
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Ishiyama Station on the Keihan Line and JR Tokaido Line.66 views
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After performing at Imazu Port, we also performed inside the Biwako Shuko no Uta Shiryokan song museum's 2nd floor.66 views
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The old Heiwado AL Plaza Otsu being torn down.66 views
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Daily special lunch Menu66 views
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Cherry blossoms in the middle of the river near Toragozen-yama, Nagahama.66 views
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Bus stop for Bunka Zone in front of JR Seta Station.66 views
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Keihan Line Ishiba Station66 views
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Biwa means "lute."66 views
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About 100 meters offshore are two large rocks in the lake. They appear above the surface only when there is a water shortage. This little shrine with two rocks are for praying for rain. 二ツ石66 views
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Shirahige Shrine torii as seen from the cruise boat.66 views
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Neck of Lake Biwa with Biwako Ohashi Bridge connecting Moriyama and Katata.66 views
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Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine's boat dock is used during the Sanno Festival when they carry the portable mikoshi shrines on a boat.66 views
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Kannon-do ceiling of painted flowers. Peonies (red), chrysanthemum (white), and paulownia (blue). 牡丹、菊、桐66 views
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Hikone manhole with Hiko-nyan. Found in the tourist info office in Yobancho, Hikone.66 views
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The castle met its demise in 1522 less than 60 years after it was built, after a war within the Gamou Clan. It now serves as a large hilltop park with good views of the surroundings. Otowa Castle marker65 views
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Castle monument65 views
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Old overpass to other side of station toward Lake Biwa.65 views
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