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The old Nakasendo Road going through a department store named Yagihashi.64 views
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When the dept. store was being planned, there was opposition by Nakasendo fans who liked to walk along the old road. So the dept. store had the road built-in.64 views
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Kami-Kumagaya Station63 views
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Kami-Kumagaya Station63 views
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Kami-Kumagaya Station62 views
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Kami-Kumagaya Station platform61 views
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Kumagaya Station platform had this cool sign.52 views
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Rugby World Cup 2019 was held at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium in Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture. Argentina vs. USA on Oct. 9, 2019. Kumagaya Station greeted visitors with festival music played on ornate floats.26 views
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Two Kumagaya Uchiwa Matsuri floats were parked outside JR Kumagaya Station to delight rugby spectators. Kumagaya Uchiwa Matsuri is held in July with 12 ornate floats with musicians.21 views
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Volunteers at Kumagaya Station give local information to foreign visitors.21 views
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USA rugby fans.21 views
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Volunteers show the way to the shuttle buses and fan zone.21 views
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Volunteers show the way to the shuttle buses and fan zone.21 views
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Walking toward the shuttle bus stop near the fan zone.21 views
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Before entering Kumagaya Rugby Stadium, there was a security check of bags. Couldn't bring in any drinks.21 views
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Kumagaya Uchiwa Matsuri float drummers.20 views
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Kumagaya Uchiwa Matsuri float drummers. For this day, eight of the twleve Kumagaya Uchiwa Matsuri floats greeted visitors.20 views
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Volunteers give local information to foreign visitors.20 views
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Statue of famous warrior Kumagai Naozane (1141–1207) in front of Kumagaya Station, North Exit. 熊谷直実20 views
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Kumagaya Uchiwa Matsuri float on the way to the bus stop and fan zone.20 views
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Kumagaya rugby fan zone entrance. 10-min. walk from the station.20 views
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A short walk to the stadium.20 views
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Kumagaya Sports and Culture Park20 views
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"It's so nice to be a volunteer here, heh-heh! I'm happy with my assignment...."20 views
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Beautiful day for rugby.20 views
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During halftime, volunteers tended the grass.20 views
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End of game. USA lost.20 views
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Kumagaya Station had signboards introducing the 12 floats of the Kumagaya Uchiwa Festival in Japanese.20 views
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Kumagaya Station 20 views
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JR Kumagaya Station notice to train travelers.19 views
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Rugby Town monument in front of Kumagaya Station.19 views
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Volunteers show the way to the shuttle buses and fan zone.19 views
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Matches to be shown at the Kumagaya rugby fan zone.19 views
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To shuttle buses.19 views
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"Where's my seat?" One moment, sir...19 views
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A lewd, half-naked fan attracts the media.19 views
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US flag leads the American rugby players.19 views
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Volunteers give high-fives to spectators leaving.19 views
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Shuttle buses lined up six at a time. Very little waiting.19 views
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JR Kumagaya Station with banners for Rugby World Cup 2019 nations that will play in Kumagaya.18 views
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Information booth inside JR Kumagaya Station was very busy.18 views
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Volunteers at Kumagaya Station show the way out of the train station. From the station, it ws a 15-min. walk to the bus stop to ride free shuttle buses to the rugby stadium.18 views
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Volunteers at Kumagaya Station show the way to the shuttle buses and fan zone.18 views
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Argentina rugby fans.18 views
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Rugby ball monument in Kumagaya.18 views
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Kumagaya Uchiwa Matsuri floats in front of the fan zone.18 views
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Kumagaya Uchiwa Matsuri float in front of the fan zone. Anybody could pose with the float.18 views
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Shuttle buses to the Kumagaya Rugby Stadium came and went continuously. Hardly any waiting. Very smooth.18 views
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Inside the shuttle bus.18 views
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Bus stop near the rugby stadium.18 views
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Sakura design rugby T-shirt18 views
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Kumagaya Sports and Culture Park map showing walking route from the bus stop to the stadium.18 views
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Find your gate on this map. Volunteer to help you. But no block numbers.18 views
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Lots of local kids came to cheer both teams/countries.18 views
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USA fans18 views
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Your seat is this way ma'am...18 views
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USA rugby team singing their national anthem at Kumagaya, Saitama.18 views
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Argentina rugby team singing their national anthem at Kumagaya, Saitama.18 views
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Easy to get out.18 views
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Friendly volunteers bid visitors farewell. RWC volunteers were selected randomly from a large number of applicants. They got free uniforms and a backpack.18 views
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First aid station not so busy. They probably had to take care of mostly drunk fans.18 views
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Volunteer taking photo with a frame.18 views
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Rugby ball for Kumagaya.18 views
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Some of the shuttle buses had local RWC liveries.17 views
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USA rugby fans.17 views
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Steps to the stands.17 views
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Local kids loved to interact with foreign visitors.17 views
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Good to see a beer girl selling soft drinks. For the those kids.17 views
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Lots of local kids cheered both teams/countries. Their uchiwa fans showed both teams' flags.17 views
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USA fan17 views
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Warm-up time for both teams.17 views
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Argentina flag leads the Argentinian rugby players.17 views
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USA rugby team singing their national anthem at Kumagaya, Saitama.17 views
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Argentina rugby team singing their national anthem at Kumagaya, Saitama.17 views
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Beer girl selling beer to spectators. Same as at pro baseball games in Japan. Except that only one beer brand was availalble here.17 views
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Time to leave the building.17 views
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Way to the shuttle bus stop back Kumagaya Station.17 views
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Volunteers on the street waving at buses.17 views
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Kumagaya Fan Zone to watch rugby games.17 views
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Lots of beer and food at the Kumagaya Fan Zone to watch rugby games.17 views
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Inside Kumagaya Rugby Museum.17 views
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Beer booth's beer kegs. They were ordered to never run out of beer.17 views
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Street banners for all the rugby nations to play in Kumagaya.17 views
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USA rugby fans taking a break.17 views
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In the stadium.16 views
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Steps to the stands.16 views
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Kumagaya Rugby Stadium for USA v. Argentina on Oct.9, 2019. Rugby World Cup 201916 views
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Kumagaya Rugby Stadium for USA v. Argentina on Oct.9, 2019. Rugby World Cup 201916 views
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Argentina vs. USA16 views
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Argentina rugby team singing their national anthem at Kumagaya, Saitama.16 views
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Argentina rugby team singing their national anthem at Kumagaya, Saitama.16 views
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The local kids proved to be a great cheering section.16 views
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Argentina's ball.16 views
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USA looking to pass the ball.16 views
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USA looks mean before the tackle.16 views
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Argentina rugby fan16 views
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The wave...16 views
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Players went around the stadium and bowed to fans.16 views
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Volunteers give high-fives to spectators leaving.16 views
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Walk left for the shuttle bus stop or walk on the right to walk back to Kumagaya Station (50-min. walk or 3.5 km).16 views
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Shuttle buses.16 views
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Shuttle bus back to Kumagaya Station.16 views
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Shuttle bus with Olympic livery.16 views
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Spelling error above the security checkpoint.16 views
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Kumagaya Fan Zone to watch rugby games.16 views
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Kumagaya Fan Zone to watch rugby games.16 views
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Interactive rugby activity. Try to throw the ball into the target hole.16 views
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Uchiwa festival float bid visitors goodbye.16 views
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Kumagaya Station still had the Uchiwa festival floats playing until 7:00 pm.16 views
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Kumagaya Station 16 views
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Lots of local kids came to cheer both teams/countries. Their uchiwa fans showed both teams' flags.15 views
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The players appear on the pitch.15 views
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Singing the national anthem for both USA and Argentina.15 views
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USA rugby team singing their national anthem at Kumagaya, Saitama.15 views
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The local kids occupied the cheap seats.15 views
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USA ball.15 views
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Argentina scores a try.15 views
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Argentina scores a try.15 views
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Stray ball in the stands. Kids are thrilled to catch it.15 views
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Sumo get-up15 views
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People walking back to Kumagaya Station. Good exercise.15 views
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After getting off the bus, more volunteers saying goodbye with high-fives.15 views
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Entrance to Kumagaya Fan Zone.15 views
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Paper lanterns.15 views
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Volunteers at Kumagaya Station saying goodbye.15 views
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Kumagaya Rugby Museum14 views
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Steps up to the train station.14 views
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