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The left wall has exhibit panels explaining about bon dance in Hawai’i.71 views
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Places on the Big Island that hold a bon dance.71 views
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Yokohama Chinatown's main temple called Kwan Tai Temple (Kanteibyo in Japanese 関帝廟). Busy with Chinese New Year worshippers. Dedicated to Kwan Tei, a famous general in the ancient Chinese Imperial army and Taoist symbol of integrity and loyalty71 views
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Enoshima's main drag of tourist souvenir shops.71 views
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Snow White in Tanabata70 views
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About Kame-no-i Well70 views
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Another torii 70 views
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Mai-den sacred dance stage.70 views
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Exotic peonies at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine's Japanese garden.70 views
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About the Rock Garden70 views
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Bridge connects to a small island with Benzaiten Shrine.70 views
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Lake Ashi is visible from our ropeway car.70 views
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Inside our pirate boat.70 views
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Hakone Sekisho layout70 views
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Foot soldier quarters70 views
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This torii is actually relatively new, built only in 1952 to commemorate two events that year: The ceremony that proclaimed Prince Akihito as Crown Prince when he came of age in Nov., and Japan's independence when the Allied Occupation of Japan ended70 views
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Hakone's old Kaido road70 views
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Painting of Hakone Daimyu Gyoretsu procession.70 views
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Other New Year's photos taken at various Shinto shrines in Hawai’i by Noriko Shimada.70 views
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Bon Dance Panel 2 - The Beginning of Bon Dance in Hawai’i70 viewsThe bon dance likely had its beginnings in Hawai’i at the sugar plantations in the late 19th century. Feeling nostalgic, Japanese immigrants from the same region of Japan would get together and reenact the bon dance from memory.
In the early 20th century when Buddhist temples were built within the plantation camps, the bon dance started to be held at the temples. From the late 19th century, the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Sect (Nishi Hongwanji) started full-scale propagation in Hawai’i, and other Japanese Buddhist sects also came to Hawai’i. By 1906, there were over 30 Buddhist temples in the sugar plantations on all the major Hawaiian islands.
In the beginning, people from a specific prefecture held their own bon dances. Eventually, the bon dance was held by Japanese immigrants from different prefectures. Their mindset changed from being prefecture-specific to a more collective Japanese mindset. Their culture evolved accordingly.
Panel photo: Sugar plantation workers in late 19th or early 20th century.
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Bon Dance Panel 5 - Bon Dances Held on Six Hawaiian Islands70 viewsIn Hawai’i, bon dances are held from June to September. During this time, a bon dance is held somewhere every weekend. (Unlike in Japan when it is held at the same time in mid-August.) The bon dance schedule is announced in May in local newspapers like the Hawai’i Herald and online.
In 2016, bon dances were held at 83 locations on six Hawaiian islands (33 on Oahu, 27 on the Big Island, 8 on Kauai, 13 on Maui, 1 on Molokai, and 1 on Lanai).
Almost all bon dances in Hawai’i are held at a Buddhist temple. A few temples even hold a lantern floating ceremony (toro nagashi). A bon dance memorial service is held before or after the dance, giving the dance a strong religious connection.
Panel photos: Top photo is a bon dance at Hawai’i Jodoshu Betsuin, bottom left is the Hawai’i Herald newspaper (Hawai’i's Japanese American Journal), bottom right is the 2016 bon dance schedule published by the Hawai’i Herald.
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Military medals, badges, and patches from Saburo Ishitani of the 100th Infantry Battalion.70 views
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Page 2 of the newsletter gives an overview of the exhibition. Lower article describes New Year's preparations in Hawai’i.70 views
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New Year's events held on the weekends following Chinese New Year's.70 views
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Chinese acrobat.70 views
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Inside Yokohama Ma Zhu Miao Temple (Masobyo in Japanese 横浜媽祖廟)70 views
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Yokohama Chinatown's main temple called Kwan Tai Temple (Kanteibyo in Japanese 関帝廟). Busy with Chinese New Year worshippers. 70 views
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View from Enoshima.70 views
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Even shave ice.69 views
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At one end was the Hall Stage where more people entertained.69 views
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In 1993, the festival was renamed from Hiratsuka Tanabata Matsuri to Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Matsuri. "Shonan" which is the beachside area in and around Kamakura.69 views
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The 1st Hiratsuka Tanabata Matsuri was held in July 1951. Started by local merchants. Most Tanabata Matsuri in Japan are held in Aug. which is closer to the original July 7 date on the lunar calendar.69 views
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Cherry trees along the Dankazura path to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.69 views
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Maiden sacred dance stage.69 views
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Hongu main hall.69 views
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Wakamiya Shrine, the shrine's only building that is an Important Cultural Property.69 views
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Restroom sign.69 views
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Map of Myohonji temple.69 views
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Nitenmon Gate at Myohonji temple, Kamakura.69 views
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Outdoor cavern bath69 views
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The room also has showcases displaying artifacts.69 views
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Oshogatsu Panel 4 - New Year's Prayers at Shinto Shrines69 viewsBefore the war, Hawai’i had 60 Shinto shrines. Praying at a Shinto shrine during New Year's was a very important ritual for the Japanese immigrants. Today, Hawai’i has only seven Shinto shrines. Four in Honolulu (Hawai’i Izumo Taisha, Hawai’i Daijingu, Hawai’i Kotohira Jinsha combined with Hawai’i Dazaifu Tenmangu, and Hawai’i Ishizuchi Jinja), two on Maui (Maui Jinsha and Maalaea Ebisu Kotohira Jinsha), and one on the Big Island (Hilo Daijingu, Hawai’i's oldest Shinto shrine). A few of the shrines do not have a resident priest. Even today, praying at Shinto shrines during New Year's is a widely known Japanese custom in Hawai’i.
Hawai’i Izumo Taisha sees over 10,000 worshipers on New Year's Day alone. Recently, a Japanese TV program did a story on this shrine so now even tourists visiting from Japan are starting to pray here for New Year's. The shrine has about 30 different kinds of amulets (omamori) such as for finding a marriage partner, safe childbirth, warding off bad luck, etc. It also sells omamori from Izumo Taisha in Shimane, Japan.
New Year's is the biggest event at the other Shinto shrines in Hawai’i as well.
Panel photos: Top is Hawai’i Izumo Taisha on New Year's Day, bottom left is Dazaifu Tenmangu on the left and Hawai’i Kotohira Jinsha in the center, bottom center is Hawai’i Daijingu selling amulets, bottom right is New Year's at Hawai’i Ishizuchi Jinja.
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Hawai’i Dazaifu Tenmangu and Hawai’i Kotohira Jinsha ema tablet.69 views
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Hawai’i Kotohira Jinsha omamori with an American flag design.69 views
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Large showcase displaying Iwakuni Ondo implements and nisei soldier artifacts.69 views
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Page 4 talks about the nisei soldiers and bon dance held on six islands.69 views
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Ornate ceiling.69 views
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Hello Kitty curry69 views
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Inside one of the streamers. See the origami cranes.68 views
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This Tanabata decoration is made of plastic PET bottles.68 views
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Marker indicating that Wakamiya Oji is one of Japan's 100 Famous Cherry Blossom Spots.68 views
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View of the Maiden from the Stone Steps.68 views
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Carving on Nitenmon Gate at Myohonji temple, Kamakura.68 views
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Side of Soshido Hall at Myohonji temple, Kamakura. 祖師堂f68 views
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Old ropeway cars once used by the Hakone Ropeway.68 views
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Hakone-machi Post Office.68 views
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After the Hakone Ropeway to Togendai, you can ride the pirate boat to either Hakone-machi Port or Moto-Hakone on Lake Ashi. I went to Hakone-machi Port.68 viewsOdakyu Line's Hakone Freepass is valid on the pirate ships.
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A shopping place near the entrance of Hakone Sekisho.68 views
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Lake Ashi with a bit of Mt. Fuji68 views
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Hakone Shrine's large torii shows the way to the shrine. About 20-min. walk to the shrine from the port.68 views
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The right wall has exhibit panels explaining about New Year's (Oshogatsu) in Hawai’i.68 views
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Oshogatsu Panel 1 close-up68 views
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Red and gold everywhere.68 views
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"Be nice to cats on Enoshima."68 views
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July 7 is also during Japan's rainy season, so it is unusual to see Tanabata on July 7. As you can see here, it did rain a bit. The festival is now held by the city government.67 views
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Fountain to cleanse yourself.67 views
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Kamakura is pushing for World Heritage Site status.67 views
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Ubako Station. On Oct. 30, 2015, they partially restarted the ropeway service on the last segment where it goes down from Ubako Station to Lake Ashi. Good views of the lake and Fuji-san.67 views
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Lake Ashi and a bit of Mt. Fuji from Hakone-machi.67 views
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Mt. Komagatake and Hakone Shrine's torii in the water.67 views
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Welcome to Lake Ashi (Ashinoko)67 views
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Then in Oct. 1964, to celebrate the Tokyo Olympics and the shrine's 1,200th anniversary, the shrine hung a large framed calligraphy with the word "Heiwa" (Peace). 67 viewsIt's on the front of the torii. The "Heiwa" kanji characters were written by Yoshida Shigeru, Japan's prime minister who signed the Treaty of San Francisco for Japan. The official name of this torii is "Peace Torii of Hakone Shrine" (平和の鳥居).
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Oshogatsu Panel 5 - New Year's Celebrations67 viewsNew Year's celebrations continue throughout January among the Japanese-American community in Hawai’i. They're mostly held by Japanese cultural organizations.
The Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce holds a New Year's party attended by about 400 people. The reigning Cherry Blossom Queen and six princesses also attend the party.
The party features iconic Japanese things like a red torii and kadomatsu at the ballroom entrance and Cherry Blossom Princesses waving a sacred Shinto wand over the attendees. The party's highlight is the humorous performance of the "Shoko Shiranami Gonin Otoko" (Shiranami Five 白浪五人男) kabuki play in English played by local businessmen. They have been performing this same play at this party every year since 1946. It's a buffet and they do not serve traditional New Year's osechi.
Panel photos: Top photo is two Cherry Blossom Princesses waving the sacred wand at the ballroom entrance under a torii, bottom photo shows the "Shoko Shiranami Gonin Otoko" play at the New Year's party.
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Program for the New Year's Eve and New Year's Day services at Honpa Hongwanji Betsuin in Honolulu.67 views
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Hello Kitty dessert67 views
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Japanese Olympians going to Athens in 2004.66 views
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Kitajima Kosuke, breastroke swimmer who won gold at Athens.66 views
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Hachimangu sing66 views
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Soshido Hall at Myohonji temple, Kamakura. 祖師堂66 views
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Sold by the Odakyu Line, the Hakone Freepass is a great deal for people coming from Tokyo on the Odakyu Line.66 viewsI got the two-day pass (¥5,140) which covers roundtrip express train (Romance Car) fare from Tokyo to Hakone and covers the trains, buses, and ropeway in the Hakone area. Hakone is a great getaway for Tokyoites. It's possible to see most everything on a day trip to Hakone, but an overnight stay gives you more time to see more.
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Hakone-Yumoto Station is the main gateway to Hakone.66 views
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Explanation of Hakone ropeway's closure.66 views
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Dunno why they are pirate boats.66 views
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Hakone Shrine's torii66 views
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From Togendai, you have the option of going to Hakone-machi or Moto-Hakone. I wanted to go to Hakone-machi first to see the Sekisho Checkpoint.66 views
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Hakone-machi port town 66 views
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The torii66 views
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Moto-Hakone66 views
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Lake Ashi and Moto Hakone and Hakone-machi as seen from Mt. Komagatake.66 views
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Near the teahouse is this small museum about the Hakone's old Kaido road. Hakone Kyu-Kaido Museum66 views
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Palanquin66 views
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View from Enoshima.66 views
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Signboard explaining the concept of the four-season streamers.65 views
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You are not allowed to pull on the streamers or tear off any parts.65 views
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Statue in the gate.65 views
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When I visited in Nov. 2015, the ropeway was still closed between Sounzan and Owakudani. So at Sounzan, we boarded a bus for Ubako.65 views
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The substitute bus brought us here near Ubako Station, a ropeway station beyond Owakudani.65 views
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Foot soldier quarters65 views
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Inside the pirate boat "Royale"65 views
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Hakone-machi Port.65 views
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Mt. Komagatake also has a ropeway to the summit for great views of Lake Ashi.65 views
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Moto-Hakone65 views
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Moto-Hakone Port with Hakone Shrine's large torii in view.65 views
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Entering Hakone Shrine at Moto Hakone.65 views
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Moto-Hakone Port65 views
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Chaya teahouse65 views
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The table showcase displaying New Year's newspaper ads for Oshogatsu sales by Japanese supermarkets in Hawai’i.65 views
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Honolulu Star-Advertiser article (Jan. 1. 2014 issue) about mochi traditions.65 views
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Hawai’i Izumo Taisha omamori including one for Sports and Marathon.65 views
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Hawai’i Dazaifu Tenmangu and Hawai’i Kotohira Jinsha omamori.65 views
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Tree planted in 1963, one of Kamakura's Natural Monuments.64 views
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Hakone Tozan Cable Car at Sounzan Station 64 views
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Our pirate boat awaits on Lake Ashi.64 views
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The other pirate boat's name was "Royale."64 views
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Our boat at Hakone-machi Port. The boats run quite often.64 views
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Kyoto-side gate to Hakone Sekisho Checkpoint, originally built in 1619 and operated until 1868.64 viewsHakone Sekisho was one of 53 checkpoints along the major roads during the Edo Period. It's where they checked the identities of women leaving Edo to make sure they were not the hostage daimyo wives and children fleeing Edo.
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Edo-side gate of Hakone Sekisho. Go out here to walk to the Hakone Sekisho Exhibition Hall64 views
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Scenic views along the way to the Hakone Sekisho Exhibition Hall.64 views
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Inside the pirate boat Royale.64 views
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Moto-Hakone Port64 views
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Jizo statues64 views
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Bus terminal at Hakone Yumoto64 views
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Hawai’i Daijingu ema tablet for the Year of the Snake.64 views
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Chinese acrobat.64 views
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Statue of the late, great Yokozuna Kitanoumi Toshimitsu at Kawasaki Daishi Temple. Erected on the third anniversary of his death by his family. He was only 62. Kitanoumi was one of the greatest yokozuna. 北の湖銅像64 views
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Inside Kawasaki Daishi's Kyozo Sutra Repository, Buddhist painting on the ceiling.64 views
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Hakone Tozan Railway train63 views
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Inside Hakone Tozan Railway train.63 views
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