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Mockup of a module of the ISS (International Space Station)63 views
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In case you fall into the pond...62 views
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Big flower62 views
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Ozeki Rikishi Monument 大関力士碑62 views
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Portable Shrine Warehouse. Two giant mikoshi protable shrines are housed here.62 views
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They carried bags of rice, barrels of sake, etc., and tossed them in the air. It became a contest for skill and strength. Their stunts are reenacted here for this festival.62 views
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A long line of people wait to enter the museum in Sept. 2013 on the last day of the Thunderbirds exhibition. This is before the museum's opening time.62 views
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Lady Penelope62 views
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Lady Penelope undressed (!), but headless.62 views
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Thunderbird 462 views
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Lady Penelope's pink Rolls Royce62 views
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Toilet inside ISS module62 views
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The ISS module mockup was autographed by many astronauts like Buzz Aldrin. Apparently they all visited Miraikan.62 views
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The museum director is Japanese astronaut Mamoru Mohri, so there are a good number of space-related exhibits.62 views
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Splash!61 views
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Ladder stunts61 views
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Tiny flowers61 views
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Names of yokozuna inscribed on the back of the centerpiece stone. On the extreme left is Raiden's name, a special case who was never promoted to Yokozuna, but was certainly Yokozuna material during the Edo Period..61 views
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and the opening of sumo stables. Fukagawa (the area where the shrine is located) in effect became the birthplace of modern sumo.61 views
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Parker and Lady Penelope. The puppets are about as tall as the length between your fingertips and elbow.61 views
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Thunderbird 161 views
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Thunderbird 2 show61 views
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Shinkai deep sea explorer61 views
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Inside the ISS module61 views
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Living quarters inside ISS module61 views
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ISS module mockup61 views
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The nearby staircase was also had these panels showing everyone who went into space over the years. Including the first space dog in 1957.61 views
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Koichi Wakata61 views
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Double head stands60 views
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The Yokozuna Rikishi Memorial Monument is also flanked by this smaller monument on the left. This is for sumo rikishi who acheived more than 50 consecutive wins.60 views
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This Rikishi Monument for Over 50 Consecutive Wins has 10 sides, and only five sides are inscribed with names. Which means only five rikishi have achieved more than 50 consecutive wins. One of them is Chiyonofuji.60 views
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The Ozeki Monument also has a Strong Sekiwake Monument inscribed with the names of outstanding Sekiwake.60 views
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The background paper moved to create the illusion of flight.60 views
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Skeleton60 views
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1969 was when man first landed on the moon.60 views
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1985 was when Ellison Onizuka from Hawaii first went into space.60 views
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Too bad there will never be an autograph by Ellison Onizuka.60 views
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The names of the Strong Sekiwake includes Rikidozan whose name is highlighted in white here. Rikidozan later became a pro wrestler and got famous for his "karate chop." He was Korean, and his hometown is not inscribed here.59 views
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The Thunderbirds exhibition was held during July 10 to Sept. 23, 2013.59 views
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Thunderbird 259 views
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Thunderbird 359 views
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Plastic model of Thunderbird 159 views
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Plastic model of Thunderbird 259 views
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Plastic model of Thunderbird 459 views
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Planetarium59 views
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Rocket engine59 views
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Koichi Wakata59 views
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Takao Doi59 views
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Cherry blossoms went into space.59 views
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Japan's first female astronaut, Chiaki Doi.59 views
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Map of Wakasu Park. Wakasu Golf Links occupies most of the park.59 views
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Kasai Rinkai Park in the distance.59 views
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During the years when tournaments were held at the shrine, professional sumo saw many important developments such as the incorporation of the yokozuna dohyo-iri (ring-entering ceremony), the establishment of the banzuke (sumo wrestler ranking sheet),58 views
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In 1791, the fund-raising sumo tournaments were moved to Eko-in temple in Ryogoku. In 1833, official sumo tournaments started at Eko-in temple. In 1909, the first and original Kokugikan sumo arena was subsequently built next to the temple.58 views
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Although the shrine no longer hosts sumo tournaments, it has maintained close ties to sumo ever since. As of 2008, Koto Ward has several sumo stables (Taiho, Kitanoumi, Musashigawa, Kasugayama, Oshiogawa, Ajigawa, and Tomozuna).58 views
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Thunderbird 558 views
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Plastic model of Mole58 views
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Model of the island base and home.58 views
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Noguchi58 views
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Naoko Yamazaki58 views
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Large lobby with a globe.58 views
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The middle of the foot must land on the corner to turn the log.57 views
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Rolling with geta clogs. 駒下駄乗り57 views
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The men had to work together to move large logs on the water. They used the songs to match the rhythm of their work. The songs are said to have originated during the construction of Edo Castle by Tokugawa Ieyasu.57 views
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At the time, only two ten-day tournaments were held annually in front of several thousand people. The sumo ring was located at the site of the present primary school next to the shrine.57 views
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The Ozeki Rikishi Monument includes two stones inscribed with the names of Ozeki (those who never reached Yokozuna).57 views
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Inside Miraikan at ticket vending machines.57 views
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Multi-purpose field57 views
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It starts at 11 am, so if you want a good view, go there early.56 views
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Head stand56 views
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He tries again and succeeds in unfurling a banner which says "Koto Ward, Water Capital."56 views
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Log rolling lessons are given at a local pool. Lot of children are good at it. I tried it once too. Very difficult...56 views
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Woman roller.56 views
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What the road looks like now.56 views
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The third stone awaits (still blank).56 views
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The most recent name inscribed is Kirishima (as of Feb. 2008).56 views
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Clubhouse for Wakasu Golf Links.56 views
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Blindfolded head stand.55 views
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Acrobatics on a floating ladder. 梯子乗り55 views
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Wakasu golf course. 55 views
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Yumenoshima, meaning "Dream Island," originated as a garbage dump. It has been developed as a public park and sports park.55 viewsThe main attractions are the Yumenoshima Tropical Greenhouse Dome and the Daigo Fukuryu Maru exhibition hall. Near JR Kiba Station on the Keiyo Line. Buses also run from Toyocho Station on the Tozai Line.
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Straight ahead is the former Hondo main hall. The current Hondo is on the left.55 views
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Without the bamboo pole, it is more difficult to keep your balance.54 views
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Rolling blindfolded.54 views
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About the exhibition hall.54 views
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4th floor of Inner Buddha Hall. The ceiling also has a large painting of Dainichi Nyorai (大日如来蓮池図). 内仏殿４階53 views
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Rolling with a fan. 扇子乗り52 views
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One of the highlight stunts...52 views
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Lion dance.52 views
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Approaching Wakasu Park. This is the northern end.52 views
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In 2014, they had a Tokyo Skytree in chrysanthemums at Kameido Tenjin Shrine.52 views
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Lots of people came to see the Kameido Tenjin Shrine wisteria at night in early May.52 views
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Another highlight and difficult stunt.51 views
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They also perform the Kiba Kiyari Nembutsu which is a Buddhist chant. In the old days, Kiba's logging-related workmen performed this chant whenever someone in their trade met misfortune. 木場の木遣念仏51 views
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Made famous by woodblock prints from the Edo Period, Kameido Tenmangu Shrine (also called Kameido Tenjin Shrine) in Kameido, Koto Ward, Tokyo is dedicated to Sugawara Michizane, a scholar of the Heian Period (794-1185), a god of learning.51 views
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Fukagawa Fudodo Temple worships Fudō Myōō (不動明王), destroyer of evil. Ahead is the former Hondo main hall. The modern building behind it is the Inner Buddha Hall housing multiple Buddha statues. 内仏殿51 views
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How Fukagawa Fudodo Temple was founded.51 views
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Plum blossoms at Kameido Tenjin Shrine, Tokyo51 views
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However, it is always possible that they splash down.50 views
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Wisteria bed is bare.50 views
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Fukuryu Maru had a crew of 23 men. They all got radiation sickness.50 views
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Barrels of sake.50 views
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This was the temple's Hondo main hall until April 2011 when it was replaced with a new building built on the left. This building was transplanted here from a temple in Inbanuma, Chiba in 1951 since the previous Hondo was destroyed during World War II50 views
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Ema prayer tablets.50 views
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Raining wisteria at Kameido Tenjin Shrine.50 views
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Father and son. He later turned around and rolled the other way with his son on his shoulders.49 views
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This year (2004), it was successful.49 views
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The Kiba Kiyari songs were sung by men on the river in Kiba sorting out the logs. 木場の木遣49 views
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Yokojukkengawa Riverside Park is long, extending north-south between the Tozai and Toei Shinjuku subway lines.49 views
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Windmill at Wakasu Park.49 views
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Entrance to Yumenoshima.49 views
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Gate to Fukagawa Fudodo Temple, the Tokyo branch of Narita-san temple in Narita, Chiba. Belongs to the Shingon Buddhist Sect. 深川不動堂49 views
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Ema prayer tablets for sale.49 views
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Rolling with an umbrella. 唐笠乗り48 views
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Many students hoping to pass school entrance exams come to pray here. In Feb. and March, numerous plum blossoms bloom in white, red, and pink.48 views
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The former Oishi family home is open 10 am–4 pm on weekends and national holidays only. Free admission. Moved here in 1996.48 views
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Short path to Fukagawa Fudodo Temple. This is almost next to Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine near Monzen-Nakacho Station (Tozai line).48 views
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Incense burner and former Hondo hall.48 views
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Sing in front of the former Hondo main hall. 旧本堂48 views
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This building was replaced with the current Hondo main hall.48 views
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Straw sandal lucky charms to bring good health.48 views
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It is soon followed by the Kiba Kiyari troupe who chants Kiba workman songs.47 views
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The boat ride is about 20-min. long. They paddle down the river and back.47 views
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Kameido Tenjin Shrine's ume plum blossoms made famous by Hiroshige's woodblock print from his series called "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo."47 views
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Indicates the power generated by the windmill.47 views
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Bicycle Center where you can rent a bicycle.47 views
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Tokyo Gate Bridge under construction in 2008. It was completed in 2012.47 views
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Tokyo Gate Bridge under construction in 2008.47 views
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Lookout deck at Wakasu Park.47 views
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Kameido Tenjin Shrine and Tokyo Skytree at night.47 views
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The logs are moved around with a spike-tipped bamboo pole.46 views
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Another guy tries to do it.46 views
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A lion then appears.46 views
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The shrine's background is changed forever with Tokyo Sky Tree.46 views
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Plum blossoms on the left side of the shrine.46 views
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Photogenic shot of plum blossoms and a taiko bridge at Kameido Tenjin Shrine in Tokyo.46 views
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Performers on the Kaguraden stage.46 views
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In June, irises bloom.46 views
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Tokyo Gate Bridge under construction in 2008.46 views
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Tokyo Gate Bridge under construction in 2008.46 views
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From the corner of Wakasu Park.46 views
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Wakasu Park has this small yacht harbor for yachting classes.46 views
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Entrance to Yumenoshima.46 views
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Kameido Tenjin Shrine also holds setsubun ceremony on Feb. 3, but at night. First the ogre appeared as they growled toward the shrine.46 views
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Giant waraji straw sandal.46 views
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Fukagawa Fudoson prayer tablet.46 views
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