User contributions for Philbert

4 February 2007

• 11:2011:20, 4 February 2007 diff hist +82‎ N JR ‎No edit summary
• 03:5103:51, 4 February 2007 diff hist +36‎ N File:Shigahikonestation.jpg ‎ Hikone Station in Hikone, Shiga. current
• 03:1003:10, 4 February 2007 diff hist +1,798‎ Template:KeihanElectricRailway ‎No edit summary current
• 03:0203:02, 4 February 2007 diff hist +95‎ N File:Shigakeihanlineroute.jpg ‎ Keihan Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line train route diagram taken at Ishiyama Station (indicated in red). current
• 02:4402:44, 4 February 2007 diff hist +78‎ N File:Shigakeihanline.jpg ‎ Keihan Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line train at Shimanoseki Station in Otsu, Shiga. current
• 01:4701:47, 4 February 2007 diff hist +39‎ N Category:Maibara, Shiga ‎No edit summary current
• 01:4401:44, 4 February 2007 diff hist +47‎ N Category:Train Stations in Shiga ‎No edit summary current
• 00:4400:44, 4 February 2007 diff hist +66‎ N File:Shigaohmirailway.jpg ‎ Ohmi Railway train at Taga Taisha-mae Station in Shiga Prefecture. current

3 February 2007

• 23:5723:57, 3 February 2007 diff hist +72‎ N File:Shigabiwakoline.jpg ‎ Biwako/Tokaido Line train crossing Seta River in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 23:4823:48, 3 February 2007 diff hist +60‎ N File:Shigakoseiline.jpg ‎ Kosei Line train at Omi-Takashima Station, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 21:1221:12, 3 February 2007 diff hist +539‎ N Template:ShigarakiLine ‎No edit summary current
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• 18:5118:51, 3 February 2007 diff hist +25‎ N File:Shigaotsustation.jpg ‎ Otsu Station, north exit. current
• 17:4317:43, 3 February 2007 diff hist +59‎ N Category:Train Stations ‎No edit summary current

2 February 2007

• 18:2918:29, 2 February 2007 diff hist +964‎ Kinki ‎No edit summary current
• 13:2913:29, 2 February 2007 diff hist +916‎ Kyushu ‎No edit summary current
• 13:2713:27, 2 February 2007 diff hist +1,136‎ Shikoku ‎No edit summary current
• 13:2313:23, 2 February 2007 diff hist +103‎ N File:Mapmajorislands.png ‎ Map of Japan's four major islands: Hokkaido (blue), Honshu (red), Shikoku (green), and Kyushu (orange). current
• 00:0300:03, 2 February 2007 diff hist +41‎ N File:Logoshigaritto.gif ‎ Official seal of Ritto, Shiga Prefecture. current

1 February 2007

• 17:2817:28, 1 February 2007 diff hist +48‎ N File:Logoshigaomihachiman.gif ‎ Official seal of Omi-Hachiman, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 16:4116:41, 1 February 2007 diff hist +44‎ N File:Logoshiganagahama.png ‎ Official seal of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 12:5012:50, 1 February 2007 diff hist +44‎ N File:Logoshigamoriyama.jpg ‎ Official seal of Moriyama, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 09:3109:31, 1 February 2007 diff hist +40‎ N File:Logoshigakoka.jpg ‎ Official seal of Koka, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 08:4108:41, 1 February 2007 diff hist +42‎ N File:Logoshigahikone.jpg ‎ Official seal of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 00:5700:57, 1 February 2007 diff hist +55‎ N File:Mapshigayogo.png ‎ Map showing the location of Yogo-cho, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 00:5600:56, 1 February 2007 diff hist +51‎ N File:Mapshigayasu.png ‎ Map showing the location of Yasu, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 00:5600:56, 1 February 2007 diff hist +59‎ N File:Mapshigatoyosato.png ‎ Map showing the location of Toyosato-cho, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 00:5500:55, 1 February 2007 diff hist +59‎ N File:Mapshigatorahime.png ‎ Map showing the location of Torahime-cho, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 00:5500:55, 1 February 2007 diff hist +60‎ N File:Mapshigatakatsuki.png ‎ Map showing the location of Takatsuki-cho, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 00:5400:54, 1 February 2007 diff hist +56‎ N File:Mapshigatakashima.png ‎ Map showing the location of Takashima, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 00:5400:54, 1 February 2007 diff hist +55‎ N File:Mapshigataga.png ‎ Map showing the location of Taga-cho, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 00:5300:53, 1 February 2007 diff hist +55‎ N File:Mapshigaryuo.png ‎ Map showing the location of Ryuo-cho, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 00:5200:52, 1 February 2007 diff hist +52‎ N File:Mapshigaritto.png ‎ Map showing the location of Ritto, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 00:5200:52, 1 February 2007 diff hist +51‎ N File:Mapshigaotsu.png ‎ Map showing the location of Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 00:5100:51, 1 February 2007 diff hist +59‎ N File:Mapshigaomihachiman.png ‎ Map showing the location of Omi-Hachiman, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 00:5100:51, 1 February 2007 diff hist +61‎ N File:Mapshiganishiazai.png ‎ Map showing the location of Nishi Azai-cho, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 00:5000:50, 1 February 2007 diff hist +55‎ N File:Mapshiganagahama.png ‎ Map showing the location of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 00:5000:50, 1 February 2007 diff hist +55‎ N File:Mapshigamoriyama.png ‎ Map showing the location of Moriyama, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 00:4900:49, 1 February 2007 diff hist +54‎ N File:Mapshigamaibara.png ‎ Map showing the location of Maibara, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 00:4900:49, 1 February 2007 diff hist +54‎ N File:Mapshigakusatsu.png ‎ Map showing the location of Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 00:4800:48, 1 February 2007 diff hist +51‎ N File:Mapshigakora.png ‎ Map showing the location of Kora, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 00:4800:48, 1 February 2007 diff hist +52‎ N File:Mapshigakonan.png ‎ Map showing the location of Konan, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 00:4700:47, 1 February 2007 diff hist +51‎ N File:Mapshigakoka.png ‎ Map showing the location of Koka, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 00:4700:47, 1 February 2007 diff hist +57‎ N File:Mapshigakohoku.png ‎ Map showing the location of Kohoku-cho, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 00:4600:46, 1 February 2007 diff hist +59‎ N File:Mapshigakinomoto.png ‎ Map showing the location of Kinomoto-cho, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 00:4600:46, 1 February 2007 diff hist +55‎ N File:Mapshigahino.png ‎ Map showing the location of Hino-cho, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 00:4600:46, 1 February 2007 diff hist +57‎ N File:Mapshigaazuchi.png ‎ Map showing the location of Azuchi-cho, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 00:4500:45, 1 February 2007 diff hist +56‎ N File:Mapshigaaisho.png ‎ Map showing the location of Aisho-cho, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 00:4400:44, 1 February 2007 diff hist +53‎ N File:Mapshigahikone.png ‎ Map showing the location of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 00:4400:44, 1 February 2007 diff hist +57‎ N File:Mapshigahigashiomi.png ‎ Map showing the location of Higashiomi, Shiga Prefecture. current

31 January 2007

• 20:1520:15, 31 January 2007 diff hist +91‎ N File:Shigagokashostatue.jpg ‎ Statue of an Omi merchant in Gokasho peddling his merchandise on his "tenbin" balance pole. current
• 20:0620:06, 31 January 2007 diff hist +72‎ N File:Shiganotogawasuisha.jpg ‎ The giant Notogawa Waterwheel in Notogawa, Higashiomi, Shiga Prefecture. current

29 January 2007

• 17:0517:05, 29 January 2007 diff hist +40‎ N File:Otsulogo.gif ‎ Official logo of Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. current

26 November 2006

• 14:4714:47, 26 November 2006 diff hist +190‎ N File:Shiganodojiman2.jpg ‎ Jamie and Megan Thompson appear on NHK TV's "Nodo Jiman" amateur singing show on Nov. 26, 2006. Broadcast from Mitoyo, Kagawa Pref. After singing for 1 min., they chit-chat with MC and host. current
• 14:3214:32, 26 November 2006 diff hist +131‎ N File:Shiganodojiman.jpg ‎ Jamie and Megan Thompson appear on NHK TV's "Nodo Jiman" amateur singing show on Nov. 26, 2006. Broadcast from Mitoyo, Kagawa Pref.

17 September 2006

• 06:5906:59, 17 September 2006 diff hist +84‎ N File:Shigakadayukiko.jpg ‎ Shiga Governor Kada Yukiko dancing at the Biwako Otsu Natsu Matsuri summer festival. current
• 06:5706:57, 17 September 2006 diff hist +91‎ N File:Canoneoskissx.jpg ‎ Rear view of Canon EOS Kiss Digital X (400D/XTi) camera marketed on Sept. 8, 2006 in Japan. current

28 June 2006

• 12:0712:07, 28 June 2006 diff hist +96‎ N File:Shiganagahamabiwalibrary.jpg ‎ Entrance to Biwa Library （びわ図書館） in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture. Within Lute Plaza. current

11 June 2006

• 06:1006:10, 11 June 2006 diff hist +123‎ N File:Shigaboatuminoko.jpg ‎ Close-up of the bow of Shiga Prefecture's "Umi no Ko" floating school cruising on Lake Biwa to educate kids about the lake. current
• 04:0504:05, 11 June 2006 diff hist +241‎ N File:Naganookayaoguchitaro4.jpg ‎ Music box next to the statue and song monument for Oguchi Taro who wrote the song "Biwako Shuko no Uta" (Lake Biwa Rowing Song). Three different renditions of the song can be heard through the speaker. Facing Lake Suwa in Okaya, Nagano Pref. current
• 03:5903:59, 11 June 2006 diff hist +146‎ N File:Naganookayaoguchitaro3.jpg ‎ Statue and song monument for Oguchi Taro who wrote the song "Biwako Shuko no Uta" (Lake Biwa Rowing Song). Facing Lake Suwa in Okaya, Nagano Pref. current
• 03:5203:52, 11 June 2006 diff hist +170‎ N File:Shigaimazumuseumboat.jpg ‎ Model of the fixed-seat racing boat used by Oguchi Taro and crew to row around Lake Biwa. Displayed in the Biwako Shuko no Uta Shiryokan song museum in Imazu, Shiga Pref. current
• 03:4503:45, 11 June 2006 diff hist +242‎ N File:Shigauminoko.jpg ‎ Ship named "Umi no Ko" (Child of the Lake). Owned by Shiga Prefecture, this ship has been serving since 1983 as a floating school for kids where they stay overnight and spend two days learning about the lake. Picture was taken at Hikone Port. current
• 03:3803:38, 11 June 2006 diff hist +131‎ N File:Shigaotsumihogasaki.jpg ‎ Old boat house from where Oguchi Taro and crew left for their annual rowing trip around Lake Biwa. In Mihogasaki, Otsu, Shiga Pref. current

10 June 2006

• 12:5612:56, 10 June 2006 diff hist +200‎ N File:Shigaimazuthompsons2.jpg ‎ Jamie and Megan Thompson, the first to sing the English version of Biwako Shuko no Uta (Lake Biwa Rowing Song). Photographed at Philbert Ono's photo exhibition in Imazu, Shiga Prefecture in June 2006. current
• 12:4912:49, 10 June 2006 diff hist +88‎ N File:Shigabiwakoutaimazuwave.jpg ‎ "We drift from wave to wave..." from the Lake Biwa Rowing Song. Imazu, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 12:4712:47, 10 June 2006 diff hist +110‎ N File:Shigachomeiji.jpg ‎ Roofs of Chomeiji temple in Omi-Hachiman, Shiga Prefecture. The 31st temple on the Saigoku Pilgrimage circuit.

8 June 2006

• 16:2416:24, 8 June 2006 diff hist +138‎ N File:Shigaimazuexhibition.jpg ‎ People visit Philbert Ono's photo exhibition at the Biwako Shuko no Uta Shiryokan song museum in Imazu, Shiga Pref. held in May-June 2006. current
• 16:2216:22, 8 June 2006 diff hist +200‎ N File:Shigaimazuthompson.jpg ‎ Jamie and Megan Thompson sing Biwako Shuko no Uta in Japanese and English at the song monument at Imazu Port, Shiga Prefecture on June 3, 2006. As they were singing, the "Umi no Ko" ship came to port.

17 May 2006

• 04:0204:02, 17 May 2006 diff hist +90‎ N File:Shigaimazuport2.jpg ‎ Biwako Shuko no Uta (Lake Biwa Rowing Song) song monument at Imazu Port, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 03:5603:56, 17 May 2006 diff hist +177‎ N File:Shigaimazuport.jpg ‎ Imazu Port in Shiga Prefecture. A song monument is right behind this port building which houses a ticket office for boat rides to Chikubushima and a restaurant on the 2nd floor. current
• 03:3903:39, 17 May 2006 diff hist +189‎ N File:Shigaimazuthompsons.jpg ‎ Jamie (right) and Megan (left) Thompson at the Biwako Shuko no Uta song monument in Imazu, Shiga Prefecture. They will sing the song in English for the first time in public on June 3, 2006. current

16 May 2006

• 16:0216:02, 16 May 2006 diff hist +164‎ N File:Shigaimazukahimap.png ‎ Map of Imazu-cho, Shiga Prefecture for directions to the Biwako Shuko no Uta Shiryokan (Lake Biwa Rowing Song Museum) and Imazu Port where there are song monuments. current

25 April 2006

• 19:2019:20, 25 April 2006 diff hist +137‎ N File:Shigatakashimalogo.jpg ‎ Official logo of Takashima, Shiga Prefecture. Resembles a flower with petals representing the former towns which merged to form the city. current
• 15:0115:01, 25 April 2006 diff hist +89‎ N File:Shigayasuhyozufall.jpg ‎ Garden of Hyozu Taisha Shrine with fall colors lit up at night in Yasu, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 15:0015:00, 25 April 2006 diff hist +48‎ N File:Shigayogoko.jpg ‎ Lake Yogo in winter, Yogo-cho, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 14:5914:59, 25 April 2006 diff hist +69‎ N File:Shigayasumikami.jpg ‎ Mt. Mikami and Shiga's Mt. Fuji (Omi-Fuji) in Yasu, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 14:5814:58, 25 April 2006 diff hist +103‎ N File:Shigatoyosatoschool.jpg ‎ Toyosato Primary School designed by William Vories. Slated to be preserved. Toyosato, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 14:5714:57, 25 April 2006 diff hist +82‎ N File:Shigatorahimegomura.jpg ‎ Gomura Bestuin Temple in Torahime-cho, Shiga Prefecture. 東本願寺五村別院 current
• 14:5614:56, 25 April 2006 diff hist +160‎ N File:Shigatakatsuki.jpg ‎ Doganji Temple (alsocalled Kogenji), home of the 11-face Kannon statue, a National Treasure. Takatsuki-cho, Shiga Prefecture. 渡岸寺観音堂（向源寺） current
• 14:4614:46, 25 April 2006 diff hist +94‎ N File:Shigatagataisha.jpg ‎ Taga Taisha Shrine, Shiga's most popular shrine on New Year's Day. Taga-cho, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 14:4514:45, 25 April 2006 diff hist +101‎ N File:Shigasamegaibaikamo.jpg ‎ Little baikamo underwater flowers in the river in Samegai. Blooms in June. Maibara, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 14:4414:44, 25 April 2006 diff hist +70‎ N File:Shigaritto.jpg ‎ Outside JR Ritto Station on the Tokaido Line. Ritto, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 14:4314:43, 25 April 2006 diff hist +86‎ N File:Shigaotsuhiyoshi.jpg ‎ Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine with fall colors lit up at night in Nov. Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 14:4214:42, 25 April 2006 diff hist +71‎ N File:Shigaotsuhiezandrive.jpg ‎ Grand view of Lake Biwa and Otsu from Mt. Hiei. Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 14:4114:41, 25 April 2006 diff hist +103‎ N File:Shiganotogawaeki.jpg ‎ Shaped like a waterwheel, JR Notogawa Station on the JR Tokaido Line. In Higashi-Omi, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 14:4014:40, 25 April 2006 diff hist +60‎ N File:Shiganotogawa.jpg ‎ Giant waterwheel in Notogawa, Higashi-Omi, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 14:3914:39, 25 April 2006 diff hist +65‎ N File:Shiganishiazaiparkway.jpg ‎ View from the Oku Biwako Parkway in Nishi-Azai, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 14:3814:38, 25 April 2006 diff hist +69‎ N File:Shiganishiazaiolake.jpg ‎ Lake Biwa as seen from the shore of Nishi-Azai-cho, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 14:3614:36, 25 April 2006 diff hist +111‎ N File:Shiganishiazaiboat.jpg ‎ Museum showing a reconstructed wooden "maruta" boat once common on Lake Biwa. Nishi-Azai-cho, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 14:3414:34, 25 April 2006 diff hist +72‎ N File:Shiganagahamajo.jpg ‎ Nagahama Castle on the shore of Lake Biwa in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 14:3214:32, 25 April 2006 diff hist +106‎ N File:Shiganagahamahikiyama2.jpg ‎ Hikiyama Festival with boys performing kabuki plays on ornate floats outdoors. Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 14:3114:31, 25 April 2006 diff hist +76‎ N File:Shigamoriyamakatsube.jpg ‎ Fire festival at Katsube Jinja Shrine in Jan. in Moriyama, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 14:3014:30, 25 April 2006 diff hist +43‎ N File:Shigaminakuchijo.jpg ‎ Minakuchi Castle in Koka, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 14:2914:29, 25 April 2006 diff hist +127‎ N File:Shigamaibarasamegaitrout.jpg ‎ Samegai Trout Farm in Samegai, Maibara, Shiga Prefecture. A fish pond full of trout lets children play with and catch the fish. current
• 14:2714:27, 25 April 2006 diff hist +119‎ N File:Shigamaibarasakata.jpg ‎ Monument of Lord Yamauchi Kazutoyo and wife Chiyo, a Shiga native. Near JR Sakata Station in Maibara, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 14:2514:25, 25 April 2006 diff hist +104‎ N File:Shigamaibaramishimaike.jpg ‎ Mishima Pond with Mt. Ibuki in the background during cherry blossom season in Maibara, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 14:2414:24, 25 April 2006 diff hist +108‎ N File:Shigamaibarabullet.jpg ‎ A shinkansen bullet trains speeds past Mt. Ibuki on its way to Maibara Station in Maibara, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 14:2114:21, 25 April 2006 diff hist +101‎ N File:Shigakusatsuhonjin.jpg ‎ Honjin lodge in Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture, a stage town (shukuba) on the Nakasendo and Tokaido Roads. current
• 14:1914:19, 25 April 2006 diff hist +91‎ N File:Shigakokaninja.jpg ‎ Ninja Village in Koka, Shiga Prefecture. Lots of ninja tricks in this demure-looking house. current
• 04:2404:24, 25 April 2006 diff hist +57‎ N File:Shigakokaishibefarmer.jpg ‎ Replica of a farmer's house in Ishibe, Konan, Shiga pref. current
• 04:2404:24, 25 April 2006 diff hist +74‎ N File:Shigakohokuodani.jpg ‎ View of Lake Biwa and Chikubushima island as seen from Odani Castle ruins. current
• 04:2204:22, 25 April 2006 diff hist +73‎ N File:Shigakinomotoyogo.jpg ‎ View of Lake Yogo from Mt. Shizugatake in Kinomoto-cho, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 04:2104:21, 25 April 2006 diff hist +73‎ N File:Shigakarasakipine.jpg ‎ Famous Karasaki pine tree, depicted as one of the eight Omi Hakkei views. current
• 04:2004:20, 25 April 2006 diff hist +93‎ N File:Shigahikonetakeshima.jpg ‎ Small island near Hikone. The shape of the island varies greatly depending on your viewpoint. current
• 04:1904:19, 25 April 2006 diff hist +48‎ N File:Shigahikonegenkyuen.jpg ‎ Genkyuen Garden next to Hikone Castle (visible). current
• 04:1804:18, 25 April 2006 diff hist +48‎ N File:Shigahachimanyama.jpg ‎ View of central Omi-Hachiman from Hachiman-yama. current
• 04:1704:17, 25 April 2006 diff hist +79‎ N File:Shigahachimanvories.jpg ‎ Statue of William Merrell Vories, beloved architect of many buildings in Shiga. current
• 04:1604:16, 25 April 2006 diff hist +78‎ N File:Shigahachimansuigo.jpg ‎ Suigo boat ride at waterways in Omi-Hachiman. See and hear the reeds up close. current
• 04:1504:15, 25 April 2006 diff hist +128‎ N File:Shigahachimanchomeiji.jpg ‎ Chomeiji Temple in Omi-Hachiman, Shiga Prefecture. Climb over 800 steps to reach the temple. (If you have a car, you can cheat.) current
• 04:1304:13, 25 April 2006 diff hist +117‎ N File:Shigahachimanbicycle.jpg ‎ Bicycle rental station at JR Omi-Hachiman Station. Great for getting around the city, even as far as Chomeiji Temple. current
• 04:1104:11, 25 April 2006 diff hist +44‎ N File:Shigaazuchinishiko.jpg ‎ Lake Nishi-no-ko as seen from Azuchi Castle. current
• 04:0904:09, 25 April 2006 diff hist +71‎ N File:Shigaazuchijo.jpg ‎ Stone walls and steps to Azuchi Castle in Azuchi-cho, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 04:0704:07, 25 April 2006 diff hist +66‎ N File:Shigaazuchijo2.jpg ‎ Foundation of Azuchi Castle tower in Azuchi-cho, Shiga Prefecture. current

24 April 2006

• 19:5719:57, 24 April 2006 diff hist +130‎ N File:Shigahigashiomilogo.gif ‎ Official logo of Higashi-Omi city in Shiga Prefecture. It combines the letter "e" (east) and kanji character 近 (for Omi 近江). current

23 April 2006

• 22:0622:06, 23 April 2006 diff hist +43‎ N File:Shigamaibaralogo.gif ‎ Official logo of Maibara, Shiga Prefecture. current
• 12:5012:50, 23 April 2006 diff hist +182‎ N File:Shigakusatsu.jpg ‎ This is a huge lotus pond which bloom in summer along Karasuma Peninsula in Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture. This is at the Mizu no Mori Water Garden (Suisei Shokubutsu Koen Mizu no Mori). current

22 April 2006

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• 16:4916:49, 22 April 2006 diff hist +8,254‎ History of Tokyo ‎ →‎Modern History current
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• 08:1008:10, 22 April 2006 diff hist +14,162‎ N Fukuoka Prefecture Municipalities ‎No edit summary current
• 07:4907:49, 22 April 2006 diff hist +4,174‎ Fukui Prefecture Municipalities ‎No edit summary current
• 07:3507:35, 22 April 2006 diff hist +4,401‎ N Ehime Prefecture Municipalities ‎No edit summary current
• 07:2007:20, 22 April 2006 diff hist +8,196‎ Aomori Prefecture Municipalities ‎No edit summary current
• 07:1607:16, 22 April 2006 diff hist +5,271‎ Akita Prefecture Municipalities ‎No edit summary current
• 07:1307:13, 22 April 2006 diff hist +7,524‎ Aichi Prefecture Municipalities ‎No edit summary current
• 06:5406:54, 22 April 2006 diff hist +12,766‎ Chiba Prefecture Municipalities ‎No edit summary current

21 April 2006

• 16:3316:33, 21 April 2006 diff hist +179‎ N File:Shigamaibarastation.jpg ‎ Platform of JR Maibara Station in Shiga Prefecture. The shinkansen bullet train pulling up on the left and the familiar (and old) green-and-orange Tokaido Line train on the right. current
• 11:3611:36, 21 April 2006 diff hist +119‎ N File:KonicaminoltaPIE.jpg ‎ A model and motorcycle promote the Konica-Minolta camera brand for the last time at Tokyo's Photo Imaging Expo in 2005. current

14 March 2006

• 21:2921:29, 14 March 2006 diff hist +117‎ N File:ShigaMaibara.jpg ‎ Mishima Pond in winter with Mt. Ibuki in the background. Part of the pond is frozen over. Maibara, Shiga Prefecture. current

28 February 2006

• 18:0918:09, 28 February 2006 diff hist +2,456‎ Japan ‎No edit summary current

23 February 2006

• 09:1809:18, 23 February 2006 diff hist +99‎ N File:Yamanashi.jpg ‎ Mt. Fuji in winter as seen from Lake Yamanaka, one of the Fuji Five Lakes, in Yamanashi Prefecture. current
• 09:1609:16, 23 February 2006 diff hist +76‎ N File:Yamaguchi.jpg ‎ Kintaikyo Bridge made of wood and no nails at Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture. current
• 09:1509:15, 23 February 2006 diff hist +135‎ N File:Yamagata.jpg ‎ Three beauties at the Yamagata Hanagasa Festival held in early Aug. in Yamagata city, Yamagata Prefecture. "Hanagasa" means flower hat. current
• 09:1309:13, 23 February 2006 diff hist +77‎ N File:Wakayama.jpg ‎ Outdoor hot spring bath named Sakinoyu near the ocean in Wakayama Prefecture. current
• 09:1209:12, 23 February 2006 diff hist +59‎ N File:Toyama.jpg ‎ Mt. Tateyama overlooking Kurobe Gorge in Toyama Prefecture. current
• 09:1109:11, 23 February 2006 diff hist +41‎ N File:Tottori.jpg ‎ Tottori Sand Dunes in Tottori Prefecture. current
• 09:1009:10, 23 February 2006 diff hist +81‎ N File:Tokushima.jpg ‎ Dancer at the Awa Odori festival in Aug. in Tokushima city, Tokushima Prefecture. current
• 09:0909:09, 23 February 2006 diff hist +150‎ N File:Tochigi.jpg ‎ The famous Yomeimon Gate (National Treasure) at Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Tochigi Prefecture. This day was when the annual grand spring festival was held. current
• 09:0709:07, 23 February 2006 diff hist +83‎ N File:Shizuoka.jpg ‎ Mt. Fuji as seen from the shinkansen bullet train in winter in Shizuoka Prefecture. current
• 09:0609:06, 23 February 2006 diff hist +63‎ N File:Shimane.jpg ‎ Giant sacred rope at Izumo Taisha Shrine in Shimane Prefecture. current
• 09:0509:05, 23 February 2006 diff hist +126‎ N File:Saitama.jpg ‎ Two of the hundreds of unique stone statues at Kitain Temple in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture. They are followers of the Buddha. current
• 09:0309:03, 23 February 2006 diff hist +83‎ N File:Saga.jpg ‎ Replica of an ancient worship hall at Yoshinogari Historical Park, Saga Prefecture. current
• 09:0109:01, 23 February 2006 diff hist +78‎ N File:Osaka.jpg ‎ Main tower of Osaka Castle in Osaka city, Osaka Prefecture. A symbol of Osaka. current
• 09:0009:00, 23 February 2006 diff hist +27‎ N File:Okinawa.jpg ‎ Okinawan Yotsudake dancers. current
• 08:5908:59, 23 February 2006 diff hist +56‎ N File:Okayama.jpg ‎ Quaint town atmosphere in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture. current
• 08:5808:58, 23 February 2006 diff hist +80‎ N File:Oita.jpg ‎ One of the hot spring hells in Beppu, Oita Prefecture. This is the "Blood Pond." current
• 08:5708:57, 23 February 2006 diff hist +75‎ N File:Niigata.jpg ‎ Train station right in front of Nakazato ski grounds in Niigata Prefecture. current
• 08:5608:56, 23 February 2006 diff hist +95‎ N File:Nara.jpg ‎ The Great Buddha statue at Todaiji Temple in Nara city, Nara Prefecture. A World Heritage Site. current
• 08:5508:55, 23 February 2006 diff hist +374‎ N File:Nagasaki.jpg ‎ Built in Aug. 1955, the Peace Statue at the Peace Park in Nagasaki city, Nagasaki Prefecture. The folded right leg symbolizes quiet meditation. The right hand points to the threat of nuclear weapons. The closed eyes express a prayer for all war victims. T current
• 08:5208:52, 23 February 2006 diff hist +65‎ N File:Nagano.jpg ‎ Picturesque rivers and mountains at Kamikochi, Nagano Prefecture. current
• 08:5108:51, 23 February 2006 diff hist +84‎ N File:Miyazaki.jpg ‎ Aoshima island and "washboard" rock formation in Miyazaki city, Miyazaki Prefecture. current
• 08:5008:50, 23 February 2006 diff hist +108‎ N File:Miyagi.jpg ‎ One of many pine-tree islands in Matsushima Bay, near Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. One of Japan's Scenic Trio. current
• 08:4908:49, 23 February 2006 diff hist +85‎ N File:Mie.jpg ‎ Wedded Rocks get its ropes replaced during a festival in spring. Ise, Mie Prefecture. current
• 08:4808:48, 23 February 2006 diff hist +96‎ N File:Kyoto.jpg ‎ Miyako Odori cherry dance in Kyoto held in April and performed by geisha from the Gion district. current
• 08:4708:47, 23 February 2006 diff hist +31‎ N File:Kumamoto.jpg ‎ Mt. Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture. current
• 08:4608:46, 23 February 2006 diff hist +50‎ N File:Kochi.jpg ‎ Tosa fighting dog in Kochi city, Kochi Prefecture. current
• 08:4508:45, 23 February 2006 diff hist +59‎ N File:Kanagawa.jpg ‎ The Great Daibutsu Buddha in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. current
• 08:4408:44, 23 February 2006 diff hist +60‎ N File:Kagoshima.jpg ‎ Sakurajima up close in Kagoshima city, Kagoshima Prefecture. current
• 08:4308:43, 23 February 2006 diff hist +48‎ N File:Kagawa.jpg ‎ Ritsurin Garden in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture. current
• 08:4208:42, 23 February 2006 diff hist +91‎ N File:Iwate.jpg ‎ Part of the scenic coast in the Rikuchu Kaigan National Park in Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture. current
• 08:4108:41, 23 February 2006 diff hist +143‎ N File:Ishikawa.jpg ‎ Chirihama Beach on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture. The sand is so fine and hard that vehicles can drive on the beach like a highway. current
• 08:3908:39, 23 February 2006 diff hist +130‎ N File:Ibaraki.jpg ‎ One of Japan's three most famous gardens is the Kairakuen Garden in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture. Best known for plum blossoms in Feb. current
• 08:3808:38, 23 February 2006 diff hist +138‎ N File:Hyogo.jpg ‎ Himeji Castle, a National Treasure and World Heritage Site, in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. Japan's most beautiful and well-preserved castle. current
• 08:3708:37, 23 February 2006 diff hist +137‎ N File:Hokkaido.jpg ‎ Giant snow sculpture (replica of Iolani Palace in Honolulu, Hawaii) at the Sapporo Snow Festival held in early Feb. in Sapporo, Hokkaido. current
• 08:3608:36, 23 February 2006 diff hist +129‎ N File:Hiroshima.jpg ‎ Floating torii gate of Itsukaichi Shrine at Miyajima, Hiroshima Prefecture. One of Japan's Scenic Trio and a World Heritage Site. current
• 08:3408:34, 23 February 2006 diff hist +63‎ N File:Gunma.jpg ‎ Daruma dolls at Shorinzan Temple in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture. current
• 08:3308:33, 23 February 2006 diff hist +109‎ N File:Gifu.jpg ‎ Shirakawa-go Village in Gifu Prefecture. World Heritage Site famous for steep "gassho-zukuri" thatched roofs. current
• 08:3108:31, 23 February 2006 diff hist +82‎ N File:Fukushima.jpg ‎ Goshikinuma (5-colored lake) in Bandai-Sahi National Park in Fukushima Prefecture. current
• 08:2808:28, 23 February 2006 diff hist +60‎ N File:Fukuoka.jpg ‎ Hakata Ningyo dolls at Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture. current
• 08:2808:28, 23 February 2006 diff hist +66‎ N File:Fukui.jpg ‎ Tojimbo rock column formation along the coast in Fukui Prefecture. current
• 08:2708:27, 23 February 2006 diff hist +129‎ N File:Ehime.jpg ‎ One of the Shimanami Bridges connecting Imabari, Ehime Prefecture with Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture across the Seto Inland Sea. current
• 08:2508:25, 23 February 2006 diff hist +67‎ N File:Chiba.jpg ‎ Hadaka "Mud" Festival in Yotsukaido, Chiba Prefecture. Held in Feb. current
• 08:2408:24, 23 February 2006 diff hist +76‎ N File:Aomori.jpg ‎ Aomori Nebuta Festival held in early Aug. in Aomori city, Aomori Prefecture. current
• 08:2308:23, 23 February 2006 diff hist +66‎ N File:Akita.jpg ‎ Kanto Festival in Akita city, Akita Prefecture. Held in early Aug. current
• 08:2208:22, 23 February 2006 diff hist +42‎ N File:Aichi.jpg ‎ Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. current
• 02:5602:56, 23 February 2006 diff hist +969‎ Kanto ‎No edit summary current
• 02:5202:52, 23 February 2006 diff hist +345‎ N File:Regionkanto.jpg ‎ Satellite photo of the the central Kanto region of Japan. The entire Tokyo Bay can be seen. Chiba is on the big Boso Peninsula on the right, and the smaller one on the left is Miura Peninsula in Kanagawa Prefecture. Public domain image courtesy of Earth current
• 02:4402:44, 23 February 2006 diff hist +1,543‎ Chugoku ‎No edit summary current
• 02:4102:41, 23 February 2006 diff hist +196‎ N File:Regionchugoku.jpg ‎ Satellite photo of Chugoku, Shikoku, Kansai/Kinki regions of Japan. Public domain image courtesy of Earth Sciences and Image Analysis Laboratory, NASA Johnson Space Center. http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov current
• 02:3102:31, 23 February 2006 diff hist +883‎ Kansai ‎No edit summary current
• 02:2802:28, 23 February 2006 diff hist +1,448‎ Chubu ‎No edit summary current
• 02:2702:27, 23 February 2006 diff hist +889‎ Tohoku ‎No edit summary current
• 02:0802:08, 23 February 2006 diff hist +1,016‎ N File:Mapregions.png ‎ Regions of Japan color-coded as follows from north (top) to south. *Hokkaido - White (including Russian-occupied Northern Territories) *Tohoku - Orange: Akita, Aomori, Fukushima, Iwate, Miyagi and Yamagata Prefectures. *Kanto - Yellow: Gunma, Tochigi, Iba current

22 February 2006

• 14:3714:37, 22 February 2006 diff hist +210‎ N File:Tokyologo.png ‎ Adopted in June 1989, Tokyo's official symbol has three arcs forming the letter T for Tokyo in the shape of a vivid green ginkgo leaf. It symbolizes Tokyo's future growth and prosperity, charm, and tranquility. current
• 14:2014:20, 22 February 2006 diff hist +132‎ N File:Tokyoasakusaoiran.jpg ‎ During the Tokyo Jidai Matsuri or the Festival of the Ages in Nov. in Asakusa, the Oiran Dochu courtesan procession is demonstrated. current
• 07:1907:19, 22 February 2006 diff hist +154‎ N File:Shigalogo.png ‎ Official symbol of Shiga Prefecture. Created in May 1957. Based on the katakana characters for "Shiga" and the circle in the middle symbolizing Lake Biwa. current

21 February 2006

• 11:0211:02, 21 February 2006 diff hist +90‎ N File:TokyoNijubashi.jpg ‎ Moat and Nijubashi Bridge at the Imperial Palace. The Fushimi Turret is in the background. current
• 09:4509:45, 21 February 2006 diff hist +49‎ N File:Mapyamanashi.png ‎ Map showing the location of Yamanashi Prefecture. current
• 09:4409:44, 21 February 2006 diff hist +49‎ N File:Mapyamaguchi.png ‎ Map showing the location of Yamaguchi Prefecture. current
• 09:4409:44, 21 February 2006 diff hist +48‎ N File:Mapyamagata.png ‎ Map showing the location of Yamagata Prefecture. current
• 09:4309:43, 21 February 2006 diff hist +48‎ N File:Mapwakayama.png ‎ Map showing the location of Wakayama Prefecture. current
• 09:4309:43, 21 February 2006 diff hist +46‎ N File:Maptoyama.png ‎ Map showing the location of Toyama Prefecture. current
• 09:4309:43, 21 February 2006 diff hist +47‎ N File:Maptottori.png ‎ Map showing the location of Tottori Prefecture. current
• 09:4209:42, 21 February 2006 diff hist +49‎ N File:Maptokushima.png ‎ Map showing the location of Tokushima Prefecture. current
• 09:4109:41, 21 February 2006 diff hist +47‎ N File:Maptochigi.png ‎ Map showing the location of Tochigi Prefecture. current
• 09:4009:40, 21 February 2006 diff hist +48‎ N File:Mapshizuoka.png ‎ Map showing the location of Shizuoka Prefecture. current
• 09:4009:40, 21 February 2006 diff hist +47‎ N File:Mapshimane.png ‎ Map showing the location of Shimane Prefecture. current
• 09:4009:40, 21 February 2006 diff hist +47‎ N File:Mapsaitama.png ‎ Map showing the location of Saitama Prefecture. current
• 09:3909:39, 21 February 2006 diff hist +44‎ N File:Mapsaga.png ‎ Map showing the location of Saga Prefecture. current
• 09:3909:39, 21 February 2006 diff hist +45‎ N File:Maposaka.png ‎ Map showing the location of Osaka Prefecture. current
• 09:3809:38, 21 February 2006 diff hist +47‎ N File:Mapokinawa.png ‎ Map showing the location of Okinawa Prefecture. current
• 09:3809:38, 21 February 2006 diff hist +47‎ N File:Mapokayama.png ‎ Map showing the location of Okayama Prefecture. current
• 09:3809:38, 21 February 2006 diff hist +44‎ N File:Mapoita.png ‎ Map showing the location of Oita Prefecture. current
• 09:3709:37, 21 February 2006 diff hist +47‎ N File:Mapniigata.png ‎ Map showing the location of Niigata Prefecture. current
• 09:3709:37, 21 February 2006 diff hist +44‎ N File:Mapnara.png ‎ Map showing the location of Nara Prefecture. current
• 09:3409:34, 21 February 2006 diff hist +48‎ N File:Mapnagasaki.png ‎ Map showing the location of Nagasaki Prefecture. current
• 09:3409:34, 21 February 2006 diff hist +46‎ N File:Mapnagano.png ‎ Map showing the location of Nagano Prefecture. current
• 09:3309:33, 21 February 2006 diff hist +48‎ N File:Mapmiyazaki.png ‎ Map showing the location of Miyazaki Prefecture. current
• 09:3309:33, 21 February 2006 diff hist +46‎ N File:Mapmiyagi.png ‎ Map showing the location of Miyagi Prefecture. current
• 09:3209:32, 21 February 2006 diff hist +43‎ N File:Mapmie.png ‎ Map showing the location of Mie Prefecture. current