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Imazu Port. The end of the pier has a red lamp which is also a song monument for Biwako Shuko no Uta (Lake Biwa Rowing Song).62 views
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End deck of megumi.62 views
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Nagisa Terrace62 views
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Jukku-kai float. 十区会62 views
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Ikeda-machi float. 池田町62 views
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Shin-Yokaichi Station is a Western-style, two-story wooden building built in 1913. The second floor is closed to the public due to old age. It originally housed the Konan Railway company’s head office (湖南鉄道).62 views
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Shirahige-no-Hama Beach in Takashima. I know they did some filming here for the NHK Taiga Drama "Go" where she rides on horseback. 白ひげの浜62 views
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Rio Grande62 views
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My lunch on the boat was Uminoko Curry, the same dish served on the Uminoko Floating School. 62 views
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Snowy mountains all around. Mt. Ibuki can be seen on the right. It was a smooth ride.62 views
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Ceiling in front of the altar includes a red paper lantern.62 views
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Trail going down the middle of the mountain.61 views
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Entrance to an ancient tumulus (No entry)61 views
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View Hira mountains from Mt. Anyoji.61 views
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Tourist corner with samurai armor of Hikone's Ii Clan.61 views
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The next Otemon Bridge61 views
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The race had to be stopped for a few minutes each time this cruise boat passed by.61 views
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Finish line. In the background is the Kyoto University Rowing Club's boat house.61 views
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The regatta started at 9 am, and ended at about 4 pm. Omi-Ohashi Bridge in the background.61 views
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The regatta was set for 300 meters. It was a hot, summer day.61 views
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Sports Masters poster. The annual Sports Masters national competition was held in Shiga in 2007. This regatta was a supporting event instead of an official competition.61 views
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Hiko-nyan is a helmeted cat, related to the Ii clan.61 views
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A comedian from Mt. Ibuki in Maibara.61 views
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On the morning of Nov. 14, a boat cruise on the Michigan. Narration in both Japanese and English explaining about Lake Biwa's ecology. I was unable to join this cruise, so no photos.61 views
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Rosetta Stone61 views
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Hotel New Otani in Tokyo used to be the site of the Ii clan's residence. They were warlords from Hikone in Shiga Prefecture.61 views
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Statue of a Japanese archer at Yaai Shrine, Toragozen-yama. 矢愛神社61 views
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Jiyukan Hall is a gathering place with rooms for rent and an exhibition space. 時遊館61 views
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Panels explaining local history.61 views
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Rear view of Haiden and Two-story Gate61 views
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Kora Shrine torii. MAP61 views
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Reeds are vital for fish and birds. They can spawn or nest here and hide from predators. Reeds also function as a water purifier. Lake Biwa has lost much of its reed beds due to development.61 views
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Map of Kamaha Castle. 鎌刃城61 views
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Lyrics to the song, "Nishino Suido Uta." 西野水道歌61 views
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Front gate to Amenomori Hoshu-an museum built in 1984. Known as the East Asia Exchange House Amenomori Hoshu-an Museum. 東アジア交流ハウス雨森芳洲庵 MAP61 views
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A duo called Mellow Pair also performed. The keyboard player is from Shiga, while the singer on the right is from Miyazaki Prefecture which is the host of next year's Sports Recreation event in 2009.61 views
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Tokyo61 views
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Shiga61 views
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Most people tried to stay out of the hot sun.61 views
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Within walking distance from Kashiwabara-juku is Kiyotaki village in the distance at the foot of the mountain. 清滝61 views
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Stone marker61 views
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Three-story pagoda61 views
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About Kiyotaki Tokugen-in temple's three-story pagoda.61 views
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Kannon at the top of the slope.61 views
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Parking lot in sight.61 views
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Ogawa Shinya61 views
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The kids wore this cushion-like padding on their backs.61 views
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A Shinto ceremomy was held at the shrine at 8:30 am.61 views
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The main mikoshi also passes by the shrine.61 views
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Vote for Shiga's first woman governor (in July 2006).61 views
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Ukulele Warabi61 views
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About Minakuchi's Honjin.61 views
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Lake Biwa and Takeshima island off Hikone.61 views
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Sign promoting NHK Taiga Drama in 2006, "Komyo ga Tsuji."61 views
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Lakestars trail Evessa at halftime. The Lakestars never allowed Osaka to lead by more than several points.61 views
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Wish I was on the other side of the court.61 views
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Shinya61 views
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Still tied with less than 4 min. left in the game. Very exciting. The crowd either roared each time the Lakestars scored or sighed each time they missed.61 views
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High five between Joho and Wara.61 views
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Introduction of Shiga Lakestars players. This is Chris Schlatter.61 views
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A major thunderstorm ensued, and the cat saved him from getting wet. Another legend says that as soon as the cat beckoned Naotaka into the temple, lightning struck the tree where he was standing. Thus, the cat saved his life.61 views
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Head Coach Robert Pierce and Assistant Coach Ishibashi Takatoshi.61 views
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Joho Masashi #3161 views
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DEFENSE!61 views
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Dancing to Y.M.C.A. (sung by the Village People) at halftime.61 views
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Tourist map of Torahime61 views
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Ohofura Jinja Shrine61 views
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Mailman61 views
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Hardly anyone patronized the booths. Everyone was busy chasing after and photographing numerous mascot characters. Over 70,000 people attended the festival during the three days. 夢京橋キャッスルロード61 views
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Luke Zellar61 views
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Joho Masashi61 views
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A short mikoshi procession led by the shrine priest.61 views
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Finally the last hikiyama is parked along side the others.61 views
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This booth was from Iga, Mie Prefecture.61 views
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Each mascot was introduced in detail by its handler.61 views
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After they finished, they all bowed.61 views
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Male flute players and dancers.61 views
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Vending machines with Azai sisters moif.61 views
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Path to Tokugen-in temple in Kiyotaki in spring.61 views
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Supporting poles prop up the branches of this grand old sakura tree.61 views
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The Guest Hall has this veranda where we can sit and admire the garden. They also served us tea.61 views
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Altar on the left of the main altar in the Hondo with Fudomyoo at center. In the background on the right is the famous "ghost scroll painting." The ghost seems like it's stepping out of the picture. 絹本淡彩(けんぽんたん�61 viewsLike Sadako stepping out of your TV...
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About the Doyo Sakuracherry tree.61 views
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People also pray at the shrine for finding a good marriage partner, conceiving a child, academic excellence (passing college entrance exams), and water/boating safety.61 views
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June 10, 2011 (Day 7): Satsuma Beach in Hikone. Someone camped here overnight to watch over the boats.61 views
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Entertainment stage61 views
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Aburahi Shrine torii. There's a short path leading to the Romon Gate and this is where the yakko procession performs as they proceed to the shrine. 61 views
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The Nagamochi yakko (luggage coolies) group arrive at the shrine. 長持奴61 views
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The yakko-furi are followed by low-ranking samurai called Okado (or Kachi). 徒士61 views
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Busy road in front of Namura Jinja Shrine.61 views
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On May 5, Children's Day, koinobori carp streamers were raised.61 views
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Romon Gate and wash basin.61 views
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About the Portable shrine storehouse.61 views
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Path back to the torii. Across the street beyond the torii is Namura Shrine's east section where the Higashi Honden Hall is located.61 views
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Namura Shrine's Higashi Honden, an Important Cultural Property 苗村神社東本殿61 views
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The festival started in the afternoon with children carrying mikoshi portable shrines.61 views
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Meanwhile, a bunch of horses standby in the trees.61 views
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After the archer's successful run, the other riders just trotted past a few times without shooting any arrows.61 views
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Top of the waterfall.61 views
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Tokaido Road: Ishibe (Konan)61 views
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Tokaido Road: Kusatsu61 views
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Summer in Maibara.61 views
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Bus stop in central Nagahama nearest to the Nagahama Pavilion. Bus pass is 500 yen for all day.61 views
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Route of the expo shuttle bus from Nagahama Station. It goes to Kunimoto Gun Museum, Azai Pavilion (Folk Museum), and Odani Castle Guide Station where you can catch the bus to visit Odani Castle.61 views
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Route of the expo shuttle bus from Nagahama Station.61 views
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Azai Folk History Museum 浅井歴史民俗資料館(お市の里)61 views
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Small theater showing a video of the Battle of Anegawa.61 views
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First floor of Azai Pavilion.61 views
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The thatched-roof house is Shichirinkan, a former blacksmith's house. 七りん館61 views
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Inside Shichirinkan, a former blacksmith's house. 七りん館61 views
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Old toilet inside Shichirinkan, a former blacksmith's house. 七りん館61 views
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Sengoku Guide Station at the foot of Mt. Odani. This is where you board the bus to go up Odani Castle with a tour guide. This was the Odani–Go no Furusato-kan (小谷・江のふるさと館) pavilion during the Azai Sisters Expo in 2011. Only an expo o61 views
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Odani Castle61 views
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This place was also jammed. Water fountain where you wash your hands and rinse your mouth for purification. 手水舎61 views
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Stuffed tundra swan.61 views
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A defunct eri fish trap.61 views
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The 3rd station is halfway up Mt. Ibuki. 61 views
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Near the foot of Ibuki is Ueno. Sign showing the way to the hiking trail. 61 views
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Yaito udon served by the Kashiwa restaurant inside Kashiwabara-juku History Museum. The light green pile is tororo-kombu (seaweed shavings) shaped like moxa, topped with a red dot (ginger) as the burning flame.61 views
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Former Kashiwabara Bank after being renovated. It is now a daytime elderly care center.61 views
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Priest of Jobodai-in temple who conducted tours inside the temple during the open house.61 views
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Promenade of cherry blossoms in the middle of rice fields.61 views
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Hikone Station61 views
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On the east side of Hikone Station in 2007, there was almost nothing.61 views
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On the east side of Hikone Station in 2007, there was almost nothing.61 views
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It looked like a multi-religion procession of local Shinto and Buddhist priests.61 views
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People start floating the lanterns.61 views
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Tanabata decorations in Hikone.61 views
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Hikoneguchi Station on the Ohmi Railways. This station building was torn down in Aug. 2014. 彦根口駅61 views
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Hikoneguchi Station building before the building was torn down in Aug. 2014.61 views
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Kaichi Gakko school was Shiga's first elementary school built in 1874, the early Meiji Period. Moved here in 1936. Now houses a restaurant and other facilities. 開智学校61 views
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This view of Nagahama Station is forever gone.61 views
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JR Nagahama Station's new building was built in 2006.61 views
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Red maples near the entrance to Kiyotaki Tokugen-in temple.61 views
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For Toka Ebisu, the shrine has many booths selling Toka Ebisu decorations that supposed to bring business prosperity.61 views
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The Shigaraki taiko drummers were very good. 信楽太鼓「炎」61 views
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JR Omi-Imazu Station's tourist information booth where you can pick up pamphlets and rent a bicycle.61 views
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Heron hunting for dinner.61 views
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Manohama Beach61 views
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Omi Ohashi Bridge 近江大橋61 views
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A temporary tower was constructed to view the paddy art. But it was covered with bird droppings and kind of scary for people afraid of heights.61 views
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Nabe Matsuri61 views
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East side of Maibara Station, still largely undeveloped.61 views
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Yahei-togarashi hot chili peppers grown in Konan.61 views
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Yahei-togarashi hot chili peppers are grown in Konan by company called fm craic.61 views
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Hondo altar61 views
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Ema prayer tablet for Chomeiji61 views
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Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge with the new paint job in 2012.61 views
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Taxi at Otsu Station61 views
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A variety of seating.61 views
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Some inspiration while you do your business.61 views
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Biwako Bunka Park or Bunka Zone, featuring a Japanese garden, the Museum of Modern Art, and Shiga Prefectural Library.61 views
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Chikubushima's west side.61 views
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Mt. Kanakuso-dake (金糞岳 or Azai-dake) overlooks Takatsuki in Nagahama. Kanakuso-dake is indeed Shiga's second highest mountain (1,317 m). Part of Yamamoto-yama (dark green) can be seen on the left in the foreground. 61 views
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Ninja statue in front of JR Koka Station, Shiga Prefecture.61 views
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Black swan in Hikone Castle's moat, a gift from Mito in Ibraraki Prefecture.60 views
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Main venue at the convention hall. A Shiga Kenjinkai is a group or association of people having ties to Shiga Prefecture who now live outside Shiga.60 views
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Interesting slide show by the Southern California Shiga Kenjinkai showing their activities.60 views
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Governor Kada Yukiko gives a welcome message in both Japanese and English. In Japan, extremely few politicians can do this. Nice that Shiga has a bilingual governor who once studied in the U.S.60 views
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Exhibition inside Jiyukan Hall60 views
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Sannomiya Shrine of the right of the Honden. 三宮社60 views
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Ohmi Railway track60 views
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Temple garden. Best during spring when the flowers bloom.60 views
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Picture taking of the Kannon statue is not allowed. The statue was carved by Taicho 泰澄 in the 8th century for Emperor Shomu. During the war between the Azai and Oda Nobunaga, the temple was burned. But the statue had been buried and was saved.60 views
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Tunnel monument and song monument.60 views
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Nishino Yakushido Kannon-do Hall, also called Jumanji temple. Inside this hall is one 11-face and fleshy Kannon statue and one Yakushi Nyorai statue. Photography not allowed. 充満寺60 views
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Route of the Korea's royal embassy procession to Edo. The Korean kingdom sent an official mission to Edo when there was a significant occasion, such as the installation of a new shogun. They traveled along this route which also passed through Shiga.60 views
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Assembly hall. The museum sometimes holds events. Once a year, they conduct a homestay program for students from South Korea.60 views
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Athletes from Miyazaki Prefecture hold a sign saying "See you next year in Miyazaki!"60 views
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