 Most viewed - TOTTORI 鳥取県 |
Shoji Ueda Museum of Photography. Beautiful museum in the middle of nowhere, dedicated to the late Ueda Shoji, one of Japan's most famous fine-art photographers.1010 views
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Inside one of the galleries.848 views
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Uradome Coast, Tottori, part of the San-in Coast National Park. 山陰海岸国立公園801 views
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Uradome Coast, Tottori519 views
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Mt. Daisen, Tottori Pref.467 views
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Perfect for snorkeling, Uradome Coast, Tottori454 views
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Tottori Sand Dunes looked like this when I first visited years ago. The shape does not seem to change.405 views
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Yumigahama beach, Yonago, Tottori Pref.363 views
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Front view. On the left, there is a small lens in the wall for a camera obscura.278 views
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Uradome Coast, Tottori, part of the San-in Coast National Park. 山陰海岸国立公園269 views
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Entrance243 views
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Tottori beach near the Chiyo River.237 views
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Entrance to Tottori Sand Dunes229 views
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Now entering Iwami-cho town from Fukui.207 views
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View of Mt. Daisen.206 views
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View of Mt. Daisen.200 views
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Hakuto Beach, famous for the folktale about a white rabbit crossing the ocean on crocodile backs.198 views
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Uomidai Lookout Point 魚見台179 views
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Motomachi Sunroad shopping arcade160 views
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This sand sculpture's theme was "Hollywood" in the 1950s-60s. John Wayne, Laurel and Hardy, Lucille Ball (I think). Tottori Sand Museum in 2017.146 views
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Hawaiian hula sand sculpture in Tottori.146 views
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Closeup of Marilyn Monroe in sand. That's her dress in "The Seven Year Itch." Tottori Sand Museum.144 views
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President Donald Trump as a sand sculpture in Tottori, Japan.144 views
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Tennis player sand sculpture.143 views
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Slope on Mt. Daisen.142 views
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President Theodore Roosevelt sand sculpture. Mr. Rough Rider himself. Look at how detailed it is. Notice the veins on his hand.140 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture in Tottori, Japan.139 views
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George Washington was in two sculptures.138 views
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Tottori manhole with Shan Shan Matsuri umbrella design.136 views
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Tottori manhole136 views
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Tottori manhole with Shan Shan Matsuri umbrella design.135 views
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Ohchidani Shrine134 views
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Tottori manhole with Shan Shan Matsuri umbrella design.134 views
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Border of Hawai-cho (now part of Yurihama city).129 views
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The Sands of Tottori. Every prefecture has something nationally (and sometimes internationally) famous. In the case of Tottori, it's definitely the sand dunes (sakyu in Japanese).127 viewsIt's on the beach facing the Sea of Japan. The dunes were formed by the ocean currents that deposited the sand on the coast for 100,000 years or so. I find that amazing since most of the beaches I know have the ocean currents eat away the sand.
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Jinpukaku Mansion built for the Taisho Emperor126 views
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Mt. Daisen in winter as seen from the train. Tottori Prefecture.126 views
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Statue of Yokozuna Kotozakura, a grand champion sumo wrestler from Kurayoshi, Tottori. 横綱琴櫻125 views
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Tottori City Hall124 views
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Back view of statue of Yokozuna Kotozakura, a grand champion sumo wrestler from Kurayoshi, Tottori.122 views
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Manhole for Yurihama town, Tottori Prefecture. Famous for Hawai Onsen, Togo Onsen, and Lake Togo.121 views
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Statue of Yokozuna Kotozakura, a grand champion sumo wrestler from Kurayoshi, Tottori. 横綱琴櫻120 views
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Street in front of Yonago Station119 views
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Map of the Hawai-cho area.119 views
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Mt. Daisen in winter as seen from the train. Tottori Prefecture.119 views
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JR Yonago Station 米子駅117 views
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An older shuttle bus for city sights.115 views
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Yamabikokan (Tottori City History Museum)114 views
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Statue of Yokozuna Kotozakura, a sumo wrestler from Kurayoshi, Tottori. 横綱琴櫻110 views
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Kurayoshi, Tottori manhole.110 views
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Nakaumi106 views
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Hawai Rinkai Koen Beach Park in northern Lake Togo when I once cycled here. 羽合臨海公園105 views
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Ohchidani Shrine102 views
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JR Yonago Station101 views
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View of Mt. Daisen from the main highway.101 viewsMy bicycle.
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Bus stop on Daisen.94 views
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The sand dunes can be pretty steep, but not dangerous. They have downhill sand boarding.93 views
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The San'in coast has lots of little islands and rocks. This is Japan's No. 1 sand dunes for tourists. Quite white and convenient to get here.91 views
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Over many years, strong winds blew the ocean sand onto the beach to form the Tottori Sand dunes.88 views
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Very dramatic ocean at Tottori Sand Dunes.86 views
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Across the road from the Tottori sand dunes is The Sand Museum exhibiting incredible giant sand sculptures. The Sand Museum opened in 2012 and it's the world's first and only museum dedicated to sand sculptures.61 viewsThe Sand Museum holds a sand sculpture exhibition from April to early January every year featuring a different country or region outside Japan. In 2017, the theme was the U.S.A.
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Niagara Falls and Grand Canyon.61 views
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Looks steep.60 views
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Closeup of Marilyn Monroe sand sculpure.60 views
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Hardy sand sculpture.60 views
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Looks like Gilligan from Gilligan's Island (Bob Denver).59 views
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Gold Rush sand sculptures.59 views
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Entrance to exhibition area.58 views
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Laurel sand sculpture.58 views
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American junk food sand sculpture. Titled "American Life."58 views
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American sports sand sculpture.58 views
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About "Prosperity and expansion to the world."58 views
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Thomas Edison, American inventor.58 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture. Very impressive.58 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture.58 views
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Bison58 views
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American Art58 views
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Sand Museum's 2nd floor has a cafe and gift shop.58 views
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The exhibition had 19 large and medium-size sculptures showcasing a major aspect of Americana, centering mostly on people. 57 views
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About "American Music."57 views
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President Theodore Roosevelt sand sculpture in Tottori.57 views
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American astronaut.57 views
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About America's Space Program.57 views
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Complete with tikis.57 views
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This man told me that this happens only when there are strong winds. I was relieved to hear that it wasn't every day.56 views
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Kids love to climb the slopes.56 views
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Lucille Ball sand sculpture. Or maybe it's Judy Garland.56 views
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The sand sculptures are made with tightly packed sand (minimal air between the grains). They don't use any adhesive. Just sand and water packed in a wooden mold, then carved.56 viewsThey don't use any reinforcing frames inside the sculptures either. So it's quite common for parts of the sculpture to fall off or break while the artist is making it.
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Football player sand sculpture.56 views
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Football player sand sculpture.56 views
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About "American Sports."56 views
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About American Invention and Industrialization.56 views
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Based on the novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" about slavery.56 views
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About "Declaration of Independence."56 views
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Mt. Rushmore sand sculpture.56 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture.56 views
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Gold Rush sand sculptures.56 views
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Native American sand sculpture. Very realistic.56 views
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About the "The Wild West."56 views
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About "American Art"56 views
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Nearby was another hula sculpture still in progress. I didn't understand why he was still working on this when this USA sand sculpture exhibition would end a few days after my visit. 56 viewsThis USA sand sculpture exhibition ended on Jan. 3, 2018.
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President Donald Trump as a sand sculpture in Tottori, Japan.56 views
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This is what I saw when I arrived at the sand dunes. Sand all over this parking lot across the road from the dunes.55 views
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Although the sand dunes are shrinking, there's still lots of sand here.55 views
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Sculpture outside the museum entrance.55 views
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Civil War and Abe Lincoln sand sculpture.55 views
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About "Native Americans."55 views
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"The Wild West" sand sculpture.55 views
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"The Wild West"55 views
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Outside the museum were a few medium-size sculptures. This was the Hawaiian one protected by a tarp.55 views
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However, the Hawaiian sculpture's explanation was disappointing. As you can see, it doesn't mention Hawaii's special relationship with Japan and the fact that hula is very popular in Japan. 55 viewsNot to mention that Tottori Prefecture also has a hot spring resort named "Hawai Onsen" (羽合温泉) where they hold a hula festival every summer.
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Here's another outdoor sand sculpture.55 views
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The main Shirakabe kura storehouses in Kurayoshi, Tottori. 赤瓦二号館55 views
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The steepest part looks to be around 40˚. There are more gradual slopes that you can easily go up and reach the top.54 views
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The first time I visited Tottori was in summer so the sand and sun were too hot to walk across to the ocean. No problem in winter so I finally got to see the ocean beyond the dunes.54 views
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Charlie Chaplin54 views
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About "Hollywood."54 views
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Statue of Liberty Sand sculpture.54 views
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About New York Sand sculpture.54 views
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It didn't depict anyone recognizable.54 views
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Ella Fitzgerald sand sculpture.54 views
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The theme for this was "Prosperity and expansion to the world" with the Panama Canal as one example.54 views
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Toward the rear of the museum was Mt. Rushmore in sand.54 views
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Signing the Declaration of Independence.54 views
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Signing the Declaration of Independence, sand sculpture in Tottori.54 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture.54 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture.54 views
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Wildlife54 views
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"The Wild West" sand sculpture.54 views
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"The Wild West" sand sculpture.54 views
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American space exploration with the old Space Shuttle.54 views
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Outside the museum were a few medium-size sculptures. 54 views
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Hawaiian sand sculpture with a surfer on a wave joined by...54 views
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President Donald Trump as a sand sculpture in Tottori, Japan.54 views
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View of the sand dunes from the Sand Museum.54 views
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From the top of the dune.53 views
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Sand Museum entrance.53 views
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Sand Museum entrance.53 views
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Sand Museum entrance had a sculpture of a dog since 2018 was the Year of the Dog.53 views
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Inside the Sand Museum in Tottori. Giant sand sculptures all representing the USA.53 views
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The sculptures were created by professional sand sculptors (didn't know there was such an occupation) mostly from overseas.53 views
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John Wayne sand sculpture.53 views
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It takes a few weeks to complete a large sculpture. After the exhibition ends, the sculptures are sadly destroyed and the sand is reused for the next exhibition.53 views
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Behind the Hollywood sculpture was the New York sculpture.53 views
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About "American Life."53 views
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Boxer sand sculpture.53 views
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About "Civil War and Abraham Lincoln."53 views
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Ben Franklin.53 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture.53 views
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This pit in the middle features a water-related sculpture.53 views
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Native Americans sand sculpture.53 views
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USA sand sculptors.53 views
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Police box in front of JR Kurayoshi Station.53 views
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When you see the Tottori Sand Dunes, you'll see tiny humans way out in the distance. They look to be far, far away, but the distance is surprisingly close.52 viewsMaybe only a 10- or 15-min. walk away. Depending on whether you climb the dunes or not.
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Tottori Sand Dunes are very photogenic, and many photographers have used it for artistic shoots.52 views
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Centerpiece sand sculpture when you enter the Sand Museum.52 views
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Hamburger and ice cream float.52 views
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Abraham Lincoln sand sculpture.52 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture.52 views
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George Washington was in two sculptures.52 views
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About "Gold Rush."52 views
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Bear52 views
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Ram52 views
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Sand Museum's gift shop also sold Hawaiian goods.52 views
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The main Shirakabe kura storehouse in Kurayoshi, Tottori. 赤瓦二号館52 views
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The sand is quite solid, not soft like beach sand on Waikiki.51 views
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Camel rides even. Seem to be a good business, but they don't go very far.51 views
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Bus stop to go back to Tottori Station.51 views
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Tennis player and volleyball player sand sculptures.51 views
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American music, especially jazz. Looks like Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, and Preservation Hall in New Orleans.51 views
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Thomas Edison, American inventor sand sculpture.51 views
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Rear part of the museum.51 views
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George Washington sand sculpture.51 views
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Gold Rush sand sculptures.51 views
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Andy Warhol sand sculpture complete with cans of Campbell soup.51 views
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Hula dancers. Nice that Hawaii was the only US state that got its own sculpture. Very appropriate since it's the closest one to Japan.51 views
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About "Uncle Tom's Cabin."50 views
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Dragon50 views
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The Tottori Sand Dunes is in the city of Tottori, a short bus ride from JR Tottori Station.49 views
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JR Tottori Station is on the San'in Line along the Sea of Japan coast.49 views
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