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Inside Daikodo Hall are portraits and sculptures of founders of Japanese Buddhist sects. Honen, Shinran, Nichiren, etc. 大講堂160 views
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Also in Shigaraki is Miho Museum, designed by I.M. Pei, in the middle of the mountains. From Shigaraki Station, it's a 25-min. bus ride. (Or 50 min. by Teisan Bus from JR Ishiyama Station in Otsu.) This nice tunnel leads to the museum.160 views
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My Hachiman Matsuri video.160 views
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Scale model shows the Omote Goten Palace.160 views
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This says "Tadaima" or "I'm home."160 views
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Otsu Matsuri floats at Chuo-dori160 views
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Pine tree and Lake Biwa.159 views
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Water intake for Lake Biwa Canal No. 2. The canal is covered. The water supply for Kyoto and Osaka.159 views
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Kurokabe Square intersection159 views
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Setagawa River boat cruise modeled after the Ichiban-Maru paddlewheel steamboat which cruised on Lake Biwa in the 19th century. In operation during warmer months from Ishiyama-dera port and stopping at Nango Aqua Biwa and Seta-no-karahashi ports.159 views
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Garden159 views
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Omatsu "Famous Place" marker159 views
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Otsu Matsuri Hikiyama Tenjikan Museum (free admission) is in the Maruya-cho shopping arcade. 大津祭曳山展示館159 views
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Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park also has pottery kilns. Here's one "Anagama" cave kiln. 159 views
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Giant statue of Gulliver outside JR Takashima Station.159 views
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Cutouts for you face.159 views
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David Benoit congratulates the Lakestars for their win. However, he got his revenge the next day when the Hannaryz beat the Lakestars 85-81.159 views
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Former Hachiman Post Office in Omi-Hachiman, designed by William Merrell Vories. Built in 1921 and served as a post office until 1960. MAP159 views
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Held on May 3 by Tagi Jinja Shrine (龍樹神社) in Tsuchiyama, the Kenketo Matsuri Festival is highlighted by the Kenketo Odori Dance. The road to the shrine is marked with festival banners.159 views
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My video of the Katsube Shrine Fire Festival on Jan. 12, 2013. Three Japanese kids report in English.159 views
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Lake Biwa's South Basin.159 views
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Biwa trout (ビワマス) - Endangered endemic species159 views
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Sugo-Moroko gudgeon (スゴモロコ) - Endangered endemic species159 views
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Former Kunitomo gunsmith home158 views
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Sugaura is a small settlement in Nishi-Azai along the northern shore of Lake Biwa. It is a quiet and scenic area with a nice lakeshore road and trail almost to the tip of the peninsula. Akasaki Maruko-bune park158 views赤崎丸子船
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Taking a sip of sacred sake. They soon get pretty drunk with sacred sake as they walk around the neighborhood beating the taiko drum.158 views
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They turned off all the lights and lit the torches all at once! Torch lighting! (たいまつ ほうか 松明奉火)158 views
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Basho Matsuo's grave at Gichuji temple, Otsu. 芭蕉の墓158 views
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Free gift given at the end of the tour: Pen, stapler, and ruler set. Very interesting tour even though you don't see any horses running on the track. (That's Wednesday's early morning tour.)158 views
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June 24, 2007 Hikone VOICE World Gathering was an annual event of this international exchange group in Hikone. Held at Viva City Hall in Minami-Hikone.158 views
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They wear a sedge hat (suge-kasa すげ笠), red trousers (緋ばかま), wrist covers (手甲), and leggings (脚絆).158 views
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Almost finished planting the rice in this paddy. The festival was over after 11 am.158 views
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Diamond Shiga, a luxury hotel with a golf course.158 views
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Otsu Hikaru-kun from Otsu, Shiga to promote the 1000th anniversary in 2008 of the novel Genji Monogatari written in Ishiyama-dera temple in Otsu. おおつ光ルくん (滋賀 大津市）158 views
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Arch to the sumo arena. 大相撲米原場所158 views
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About 1,800 people attended the sumo tournament.158 views
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These pictures were taken on April 15. In the morning, all the kabuki actors proceed to Nagahama Hachimangu Shrine, arriving by 8:30 am.158 views
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Arriving at Nagahama Hachimangu Shrine. People are not allowed to cross in front of this procession.158 views
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Dai-niku float in front of Hakuunkan, a classic Western-style building, now a tourist info office and exhibition gallery. Also see the video at YouTube. Sagicho Festival, Omi-Hachiman. 第二区158 views
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Inside former Minakuchi Public Library. Now it is sometimes used as an art gallery.158 views
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Shrine maidens also danced.158 views
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Numa-ebi shrimp (ヌマエビ), Native species158 views
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Midstream River Fish 川の中流の生き物 - Pale chub and dark chub with streamlined bodies suited for river currents. At bottom are pike gudgeon.158 views
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First they go along the main street toward Shigaraki Station. In the background is a Shigaraki pottery shop.158 views
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Launch pad. The kite is carried to the take off point and pointed toward the wind, which unfortunately very weak this day.157 views
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Cycling on lakeshore road. There is a scenic cycling path all around Lake Biwa. Takes 2-3 days to cycle around the lake.157 views
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We cannot cross this bridge.157 views
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Genkyuen entrance gate at night in autumn.157 views
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Near miss?157 views
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Lake shore at Imazu157 views
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Lake waters of Imazu, with Chikubushima and Mt. Ibuki in the distance.157 views
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Chomeiji worships the Kannon goddess of long life and good health. "Chomeiji" literally means "Long Life Temple." See more photos of Chomeiji Temple here.157 views
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One result... All the designs are unique. We held the wet handkerchief in front of a kerosene heater and it dried quickly.157 views
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Entrance gate to Genji Millennium exhibitions. Admission 1000 yen to see both the exhibitions and temple.157 views
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Nakasendo Road in Shiga157 views
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Maibara basho zabuton cushions157 views
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Makunouchi dohyo-iri ring-entering ceremony on the west side.157 views
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More outdoor ceramic art. This is outside the Institute of Ceramic Studies where invited artists in residence create and do research and workshops and lectures are held.157 views
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The tenbin Yagura turret is said to have come from Nagahama Castle. (Important Cultural Property) 天秤櫓157 views
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Sign welcoming you to the Kohoku Town Waterfowl Park along the northeastern shore of Lake Biwa, directly north of Nagahama. MAP157 viewsThis is slightly north of Hayasaki Biotope.
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Zensuiji Hondo Hall in Konan, Shiga. National Treasure.157 views
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Cable car station in Sakamoto for Enryakuji. The ride is only 8 min. Japan Railways sells a set of discount tickets for the roundtrip cable car ride, Enryakuji admission, and shuttle bus pass. 157 views
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Cable car157 views
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Tenbin Yagura turret in spring. This 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.157 views
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Many daimyos assisted during the early phase. Most of the structures and stones came from defunct castles in Omi like Otsu, Nagahama, Odani, and Sawayama to reduce the construction time and cost.157 views
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Ishiyama-dera's Hondo Hall 本堂157 views
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On the first day (Sat.), the floats are paraded along the streets near the shrine and undergo judging for best design. The floats are works of art and made of edible materials mounted on a straw and wood base all to be set afire in the end.157 views
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Galley staff. Uminoko's crew and galley staff are actually employees of Biwako Kisen Steamship Co. that also operates other cruise boats on Lake Biwa. They are contracted by Shiga Prefecture to work on Uminoko.157 views
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Photographers are on the prowl on the boat, offering to take your picture. After the cruise, you can buy a photo for 1,000 yen.157 views
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Fudo-no-taki Waterfall in Mikumo, Konan, Shiga Prefecture.157 views
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Definitions of endemic, native, endangered, and invasive species.157 viewsNative species (在来種)
Naturally inhabits Lake Biwa or Shiga and not introduced by man. May also inhabit places outside Shiga.
Endemic species (固有種・亜種)
Native species found only in Lake Biwa or Shiga.
Endangered species (絶滅危惧種)
Those facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Invasive species (侵略的外来種)
Introduced by man and harms the native species, environment, and local ecosystem.
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Reeds are essential157 views
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Mini kite flying contest156 views
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Entrance to Mizunomori garden (Suisei Shokubutsu Koen Mizu no Mori). Open 9 am to 5 pm (enter by 4:30 pm). Closed Mon. MAP156 views
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Hikone Castle as seen from Lake Biwa.156 views
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3-story pagoda156 views
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Each boat has four rowers and cox who steers the rudder.156 views
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They use four-man boats (called "knuckle four" in Japanese) with sliding seats. It is stable and safe, ideal for beginners.156 views
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Tenjin Shrine, reconstructing the shrine. Ryuo-cho, Shiga. 天神社156 views
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Tokonoma alcove and scroll156 views
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Nagahama Bonbaiten exhibition of plum tree bonsai at Keiunkan. 長浜盆梅展156 views
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Chikubushima as seen from Imazu156 views
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"Abundant summer grasses, a moat still remains"156 views
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"Lake Biwa Rowing Song sung during Lake Biwa Cruise," June 17, 2007, Kyoto Shimbun, Shiga Edition.156 views
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Indigo fabrics for sale. Around 2000 yen per meter. Indigo dyeing came to Shiga from Kyoto. Indigo dyeing is called "aizome" in Japanese. 藍染156 views
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The museum complex includes the Echigawa Public Library.156 views
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Yokozuna Hakuho performs the yokozuna dohyo-iri ring-entering ceremony.156 views
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This float (called Seio Bo-zan) is inside the Maruya-cho shopping arcade. 丸屋町156 views
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The Saio princess was an unmarried, young Imperial princess, often the Emperor's daughter, who was appointed (by divination) to be the High Priestess of Ise Grand Shrines in Mie Prefecture from the 7th to 14th centuries.156 viewsThis Ai-no-Tsuchiyama Saio Princess Procession was started in 1998.
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This festival reenacts the Tsuchiyama leg of the Saio Princess Procession. It started at Ono Elementary School and proceeded to the site of Tarumi Tongu, one of the five temporary palaces for the Saio.156 views
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To enter the choir competition, the choir must have at least 12 members. The entry deadline is late Feb. Entry fee is 5,000 yen per choir (3,000 yen for high school and younger choirs).156 views
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This is close to Haginohama Beach.156 views
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Roadside spring, one of the oldest and longest lasting.156 views
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Straight ahead is the huge slab of black stone which gave the temple its name. Ishiyama-dera means "Stone Mountain Temple." The pagoda above is the Tahoto, a National Treasure and positioned perfectly for our line of sight from below.156 views
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Imazu Vories Museum in Imazu, Takashima, a former bank building designed by William Merrell Vories. Now a coffee shop and exhibition space. MAP156 views
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Group photo of the kids.156 views
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Horse-washing Pond. There were two ponds, this bottom one to wash off the main dirt and another pond behind this one on the upper level for cleaner washing. On the left was the Horse Stable. 馬洗池156 views
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Entrance hall atrium156 views
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Aquarium tunnel showing rocky habitat.156 views
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Special Exhibit: Kunimasu Trout, Once Thought Extinct (black kokanee) Read about it here.156 views[企画展示室] よみがえった魚： クニマス
Oct. 26 – November 24, 2013
Five artificially-hatched kunimasu trout, originally endemic to Lake Tazawa in Akita Prefecture, were exhibited. Kunimasu was thought to be extinct since the 1940s when Lake Tazawa became too acidic due to man-made causes. In 2010, kunimasu was rediscovered in Lake Saiko at the foot of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture.
Apparently, they successfully bred from eggs sent to Lake Saiko in 1935. Local fishermen knew about the fish, but did not know it was kunimasu. Sensational fish story.
Extinct in Lake Tazawa, Oncorhynchus kawamurae
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JR Kusatsu Station155 views
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Taiko drum procession. Three taiko drums are carried around the neighborhood.155 views
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All fires totally fizzled out.155 views
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May 2: Night Festival where the floats are lit up at night 宵祭155 views
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Hina festival dolls. 雛祭りの雛人形155 views
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And guess what, Shiga Governor Kada Yukiko threw a surprise and went on stage to sing in English with Jamie. Wow, what an honor. A real people's governor. Photo by: 赤澤 一壽155 views
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The company owner is a great fan of Egypt it seems. No Egyption food though.155 views
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Altar facing the lake, with some of the 1,000 Amida Buddha figures.155 views
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Humanoid mascots were the most numerous. This is Chacha-hime, based on the eldest daughter Chacha (later Lady Yodo-dono) of Lord Azai Nagamasa and Oichi (sister of Oda Nobunaga) who lived in Odani Castle in Kohoku-cho. 茶々姫155 views
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Around 21 kids from Shiga got to push around these rikishi.155 views
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Chiyotaikai and kid155 views
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Stone plaque with the names of the 42 fatalities, including five employees of Shiga Kogen (Highland) Railways (SKR).155 views
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Kyoto-based Emperor Shomu first built a Detached Palace in Shigaraki in 742. This became the the Shigaraki-no-miya Palace.155 views
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Shigarakigushi Station on the Shigaraki Kogen Railway Line. This is where you get off to see the Shigaraki-no-miya Palace Ruins or the train accident memorial. 紫香楽宮跡駅155 views
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Taikomon Yagura Turret. This is the gate right before you reach the main castle tower. "Taikomon" means Taiko Drum Gate. It had a taiko drum that was beaten to convey signals to the inner castle. Important Cultural Property. 太鼓門155 views
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Miidera temple's Kondo Hall, a National Treasure and Miidera's main worship hall built in 1599 in Otsu. 金堂155 views
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Kondo Hall155 views
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The choirs sing the same song in various ways. Most of them also had a piano player. The choir competition lasted from 10 am to 4 pm.155 views
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The inner courtyard of Konpon Chudo Hall. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to photograph inside the hall which has three lanterns with an eternal flame.155 views
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Omotemon Bridge and Gate 表門155 views
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Statue of Lady Murasaki Shikibu.155 views
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Map of Ishiyama-dera155 views
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Zeze Castle's main path to the lake shore is lined with cherry trees.155 views
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This rabbit sculpture and turtle sculpture represents the famous Aesop's fable, the race between the turtle and hare.155 views
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About the Ii clan's samurai armor. It was all red.155 views
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Mt. Odani has a series of peaks and the castle was built along the ridge. Odani Castle is one of Japan's five most famous mountain castles.155 views
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Yaito udon served by the Kashiwa restaurant inside Kashiwabara-juku History Museum in Maibara, Shiga. Yaito is moxa. The red dot (red ginger) is the burning flame.155 views
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Lotus Pavilion indoor water garden154 views
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View of Nagahama from Chikubushima154 views
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Very old and worn statue of Pindola Bharadvaja (賓頭盧尊者) inide Karamon Gate. 154 views
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Chikubushima Port.154 views
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Karuta Festival poster154 views
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It gets very hot...154 views
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View of Seta River race course from Karahashi Bridge154 views
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Michigan paddlewheel boat. ミシガン154 views
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Right across the clubhouse is the Annex boat house.154 views
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Small book titled "A Garland of Flower-Poems" published in Japan. This was owned by Yoshida Chiaki and it includes the UK song "Water Lilies."154 views
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Inside the room of Murasaki Shikibu is a mannequin of Lady Murasaki Shikibu writing Tale of Genji. 紫式部源氏の間154 views
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Lit lanterns and lit float.154 views
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Sesshoseki float at Otsu Matsuri.154 views
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At the top of the hill is the Museum of Contemporary Ceramic Art called Togeikan. 陶芸館154 views
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The stable is in remarkable condition, and the only one in Japan existing within a castle grounds.154 views
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The bean-throwing was fun, but potentially dangerous with people pushing you around. Taking pictures is pretty risky as well. One mochi hit my camera lens. Fortunately, no damage.154 views
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She and her entourage arrived to perform the Misogi-shiki purification ceremony. 禊ぎ式 MAP154 views
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The two mikoshi portable shrines. They are carried by the two neighborhoods (Kaizu and Nishihama) during the day (1 pm - 3 pm) and in the evening. They rest from 3 pm to 5 pm.154 views
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Boy drummers.154 views
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The tour starts at the Harie Kominkan community center. They don't have English-speaking guides, so bring a translator. 針江公民館154 views
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Bird looks for its meal in the stream.154 views
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Since this kabata has small fish, a net is put over the water to prevent birds from entering.154 views
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Iroha-matsu pine tree and sakura154 views
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Hiyoshi Taisha's Higashi Hongu Shrine Honden, a National Treasure. This shrine worships the mountain god (Oyamakui-no-kami) of Mt. Hiei. Built in 1595. 東本宮 本殿 国宝154 views
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Higan-bana or red spider lily in Sept.154 views
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Photography is allowed only in this room of the museum.154 views
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Noh play on the Noh stage inside Hikone Castle Museum.154 views
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Graves of the Azai clan at Tokushoji temple.154 views
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Red dots indicate old castle sites in Hikone.154 views
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View from Mt. Hiei Driveway.154 views
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Water lilies and Lotus Pavilion.153 views
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Imazu Church, designed by William Merrell Vories. Next to the former bank building also designed by Vories.153 views
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Prayer ceremony at Katsube Shrine before they start parading with three taiko drums. 修祓式（しゅっぱつしき）153 views
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Withdrawing the burnt-out torch153 views
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Rowing seat with moving seat on rails, fixed shoes, and outrigger for the oar.153 views
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Seta Karahashi Bridge crossing Seta River is a historically famous bridge.153 views
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Map of Ritto Training Center. Horse stables dominate the area.153 views
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View from 2nd floor153 views
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Old Yokaichi Station. My first picture of Yokaichi, before this old station was torn down in 1997. I had to change trains at Yokaichi Station on the Omi Railway Line and had time to step out and take this picture. 旧八日市駅153 viewsIt was a small station, but the wooden building looked quite charming. There was nothing in front of the station, just a large paved area. A far cry from what it looks like today. Power/telephone lines are also underground, making the streets look clean and attractive.
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Peninsula where Oguchi Taro and crew departed Imazu. On this peninsula at Imazu, Taro Oguchi and crew departed in their boat for Chikubushima island. The large building is a boathouse that stores two reconstructed fixed-seat boats.153 views
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Buddha statue on Chikubushima153 views
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Boat name "Rio Grande" operated by Biwako Kisen. Named after Shiga's sister state in Brazil. There is also the "Michigan" paddlewheel boat named after Shiga's sister state in the USA.153 views
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Genji Monogatari folding screen replica.153 views
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Area in front of Lake Biwa Museum.153 views
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During Aug. 2008, the Imazu Junior High School Rowing Club also held a photo exhibition of their rowing trip across Lake Biwa held in Aug. 2007.153 views
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Yokozuna Hakuho and his yokozuna rope to be put around him by his attendants.153 views
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The floats also have elaborate tapestries, also removed for public display at street level. Two floats have tapestries depicting the Sack of Troy from Greek mythology.153 viewsThis one is from the Ryumon Taki-yama float.
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Readily identifiable with its vermillion wheels.153 views
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Inside a side entrance of a noborigama kiln. 登り窯153 views
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Dummy horse in the horse stable.153 views
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Behind the rebuilt Ninomaru-Sawaguchi Tamon Yagura Turret, now the Kaikoku Kinenkan museum.153 views
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Off the shore of Takashima, with Shirahige Shrine's torii in the lake.153 views
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Roadside spring with waterwheel.153 views
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Inside Ishiyama-dera's Hondo Hall 本堂153 views
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Inside the Kaikoku Kinenkan museum in 2007, the castle's 400th anniversary.153 views
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Walk past the Hondo hall toward the back and there is a cemetery that includes a special block for three graves.153 views
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Statue of Lord Ii Naomasa (井伊 直政 1561-1602 ) in front of JR Hikone Station. One of the four great generals (徳川四天王) who helped Tokugawa Ieyasu win the Battle of Sekigahara (関ヶ原合戦) in 1600 to unify Japan and become shogun.153 views
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Sawayama Castle (佐和山城) came with the domain, but Naomasa did not like it, being outdated and the former castle of Ishida Mitsunari (石田 三成) who lost at Sekigahara.153 views
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Naomasa planned to build a new castle, but died in 1602 from an old Sekigahara gunshot wound before construction began.153 views
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The photos in this album are video stills taken from my Lake Biwa Museum video. 153 views
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Great Cormorant (カワウ) - Invasive native species, eats fish and destroys trees.153 views
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Maruki-bune was the lake's first primitive boat, a dugout canoe made from a single log. This one dates from 3,000 years ago (Jomon Period). 丸木船153 views
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Yanmar Museum opened in March 2013 to mark the company's centennial. See Yanmar diesel engines, rice-farming tractors, and the life of founder Yamaoka Magokichi. English explanations also provided. MAP153 views
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Mt. Kinugasa (Kannonji)152 views
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Very old and worn statue of Pindola Bharadvaja (賓頭盧尊者) inide Karamon Gate.152 views
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Kongorinji's main temple hall is a National Treasure housing an 11-faced Kannon statue and 13 other statues designated as Important Cultural Properties. Aisho, Shiga. 152 views
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Used New Year's decorations152 views
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Temple with road marker152 views
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Glass factory152 views
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Ishida Mitsunari is most famous for the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 when he unsuccessfully led his Western Forces against Tokugawa Ieyasu's Eastern Forces152 views
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"Lake Biwa Rowing Song photo exhibition at Imazu," June 5, 2007, Chunichi Shimbun, Biwako Edition152 views
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Continuing on the Yume Kairo path.152 views
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The sumo arena was under a large tent. The ground was covered by a blue, vinyl tarp.152 views
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In 1596, salt vendor Jihei (塩売 治兵衛) wore a tanuki mask and danced during a Tenson Shrine festival. People liked his dancing so much that they built a float two years later and Jihei danced on it.152 views
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Being open to the public from 2008, the Ninomaru-Sawaguchi Tamon Yagura Turret now has a stairway on the right. (Update: This stairway is gone and the public cannot enter this turret.)152 views
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Ceiling structure inside Ninomaru-Sawaguchi Tamon Yagura Turret.152 views
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View of castle grounds as seen from Ninomaru-Sawaguchi Tamon Yagura Turret. The Umaya Horse Stable is on the right.152 views
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Rokabashi Bridge (廊下橋) goes to the Tenbin Yagura (天秤櫓) whose stone wall differs between the left and right.152 views
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Sign saying that you are entering Harie where water is a treasure. The important thing to understand about Harie is that you need a guide to see the kabata water springs in private homes.152 views
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Kabata shed is usually either attached to the main house or right outside it.152 views
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Sign points the way to Harie.152 views
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Way to Kompon Chudo Hall.152 views
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Monjuro tower houses a statue of the Manjusri bodhisattva (Monju bosatsu). It looks like a gate, but it's not.152 views
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Time when Hiko-nyan (Hikone's official mascot) will appear today.152 views
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Ishiyama-dera's Hondo Hall altar. 本堂152 views
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San-mon Gate Deva King (right side).152 views
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View from the bridge during cherry blossom season, looking toward the Kondo Hall.152 views
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Kenketo dancer, Shiga152 views
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Lake Biwa Museum's freshwater aquarium displays fish species endemic to Lake Biwa, found no where else.152 views
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Mussel152 views
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Tempura ko-ayu sweetfish do not grow as large as the ayu sweetfish which grow big in rivers. Ko-ayu remain in the lake and feed on plankton. Such an environment prevents them from getting larger.152 views
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