 Last additions - Nagakute 長久手町 |
Japanese License platesThe museum's website has a list of cars they display: http://www.toyota.co.jp/Museum/english/Jun 09, 2017
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Hawaii License plateJun 09, 2017
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License plates around the world.Jun 09, 2017
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Museum gift shopJun 09, 2017
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Classic tin toysJun 09, 2017
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Kyu Sakamoto record for SukiyakiJun 09, 2017
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Classic record albumsJun 09, 2017
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Lee Rider blue jeansJun 09, 2017
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Daihatsu Midget Model MP5, 1963. Love these three-wheelers.Jun 09, 2017
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Classic camerasJun 09, 2017
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Classic cameras too.Jun 09, 2017
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Motorized bicycleJun 09, 2017
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Japanese household appliances from the 1950s-1960s.Jun 09, 2017
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Classic Japanese household appliances from the 1950s-1960s.Jun 09, 2017
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Fire engineJun 09, 2017
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Old fire truckJun 09, 2017
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DeLorean, 1982.Jun 09, 2017
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Toyota 2000GT from 1967. The museum is celebrating this car's 50th anniversary. So they have a few of these on display in 2017.Made famous by James Bond in "You Only Live Twice." But the film featured a custom-made convertible instead (only two convertibles were made, both for the film). Design was inspired by the Jaguar. Jun 09, 2017
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Inside Annex buildingJun 09, 2017
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Annex building connected by an overpass.Jun 09, 2017
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Toyota i-REAL, WheelchairJun 09, 2017
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Lexus LFA from 2009. Toyota's first super car. Only 500 were sold.Jun 09, 2017
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CorvairJun 09, 2017
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1975 Honda CivicJun 09, 2017
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1979 Ferrari BB512 Berlinetta BoxerJun 09, 2017
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1970 Toyota CelicaJun 09, 2017
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240Z (Nissan Fairlady Z), 1970.Jun 09, 2017
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1964 Ford MustangJun 09, 2017
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Ford Mustang, 1964.Jun 09, 2017
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ValiantJun 09, 2017
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Toyota Land CruiserJun 09, 2017
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Fins on Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz, 1959.Jun 09, 2017
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Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz, 1959.Jun 09, 2017
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Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz, 1959.Jun 09, 2017
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Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz, 1959. Super huge car with tail fins. Bigger than a battleship. Those were the days.Jun 09, 2017
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ThunderbirdJun 09, 2017
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Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe from 1955, one of the most beautiful cars ever designed. Photos don't do it justice. Expect a selling price of 7 figures in dollars.Jun 09, 2017
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Hood ornament on Packard Twelve "Roosevelt's Car" (FDR) from 1939.Jun 09, 2017
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Packard Twelve "Roosevelt's Car" (FDR) from 1939.Jun 09, 2017
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Packard Twelve "Roosevelt's Car" (FDR) from 1939.Jun 09, 2017
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Packard Twelve "Roosevelt's Car" (FDR) from 1939.Jun 09, 2017
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Mercedes-Benz 500K from 1935.Jun 09, 2017
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Mercedes-Benz 500K from 1935.Jun 09, 2017
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Rolls RoyceJun 09, 2017
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Toyoda Model AA replica, Toyota's first passenger car from 1936.Jun 09, 2017
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Gangster car (wish it were black) you see in the movies.Jun 09, 2017
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Duesenberg's side mirrors are strapped onto the spare tire.Jun 09, 2017
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Duesenberg Model J, 1929.Jun 09, 2017
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Cadillac Model Thirty, 1912. No hand crank to start the car was a revolutionary feature.Jun 09, 2017
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Duesenberg Model J, 1929. Beautifully restored.Jun 09, 2017
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Oldsmobile, 1902.Jun 09, 2017
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Very early classic car collection.Jun 09, 2017
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The world's first automobile. Benz Patent Motor Car (replica) from 1886 by the company that would become Mercedes-Benz.Jun 09, 2017
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The museum's first exhibition room is full of the earliest cars, including this Japanese rickshaw from the late 19th century.Jun 09, 2017
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Entrance to the Toyota Automobile Museum.Jun 09, 2017
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Toyota Automobile Museum has a world-class collection of classic cars, not just Toyota. A huge complex of cars. More like an art museum of automobile sculpture. The cars are beautiful works of art.From JR Nagoya Station, it takes about 45 min. to the museum by subway and train. First take the Higashiyama subway line to Fujigaoka. Then transfer to the Linomo Line. Get off at Geidai-dori Station. Museum is a short walk away.Jun 09, 2017
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Maroon 1967 Mustang.Jun 09, 2017
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Mazda CosmoJun 09, 2017
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1928 Ford Model AJun 09, 2017
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We could talk to the car owners, see the interior, under the hood, etc.Jun 09, 2017
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This is the Aichi Expo 2005 park where the classic cars that paraded in the morning were displayed. Free shuttle buses from the Toyota Automobile Museum were provided to the park.Jun 09, 2017
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1973 Dino 246GTJun 09, 2017
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1973 Datsun Sunny Excellent GXJun 09, 2017
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1972 Nissan (Datsun) Fairlady 240ZGJun 09, 2017
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1971 Honda Z360 GTJun 09, 2017
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This is a three-wheeler, Daihatsu Midget from 1970.Jun 09, 2017
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1969 Corvette C3 427Jun 09, 2017
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1969 Citroen DS21Jun 09, 2017
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Three-wheeler, Mazda T2000 from 1967.Jun 09, 2017
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1967 Toyopet (Toyota) Corona Hardtop 1500SJun 09, 2017
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1966 Toyota Sports 800Jun 09, 2017
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1965 Porsche 912Jun 09, 2017
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1960 Messerschmitt KR200Jun 09, 2017
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1965 Prince Skyline 2000GT-BJun 09, 2017
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The classic car parade wasn't that crowded. The parade route was quite long. This is near Geidai-dori Station which is near the Toyota Automobile Museum. 1964 Lotus Elan 26RJun 09, 2017
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All the cars were numbered and they passed out brochures listing the cars by number so we could identify them including their owners. 1964 Honda S600Jun 09, 2017
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The festival was not only about Toyota. They also had classic cars from different makers, even Nissan. 1962 Toyopet Crown Jun 09, 2017
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The classic car parade was not a continuous parade. They came in separate groups mixed in with regular traffic. 1964 Prince Gloria Super6Jun 09, 2017
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The one-day Classic Car Festival is held by the Toyota Automobile Museum (トヨタ博物館) in the city of Nagakute near Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. It's held in Nagakute in spring and in Tokyo in autumn.Chevy Bel Air Wagon, 1957. Friendly drivers wave to spectators.Jun 09, 2017
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In Nagakute, they first had this classic car parade along normal streets. About 150 cars started and ended at the Aichi Expo 2005 park. They drove from 9 am to 11 am.1960 Corvette C1. The first-generation Vette.Jun 09, 2017
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Global House at Aichi Expo.Feb 16, 2009
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Chubu Community (Shiga Pref.)Feb 16, 2009
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Night show at the Koi Pond. Snow monkey and swan.Feb 16, 2009
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Nagoya City Pavilion Earth Tower. The pavilion features a giant kaleidoscope on the ceiling and wall.Feb 16, 2009
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Hitachi Group PavilionFeb 16, 2009
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Chubu Community, a joint pavilion featuring central prefectures of Gifu, Shiga, Toyama, Shizuoka, etc.Feb 16, 2009
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Toyota Pavilion, the expo's most popular pavilion.Feb 16, 2009
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Restaurant serving imitation (but edible) locomoco. Locomoco is a popular dish from Hawaii with rice topped with a hamburger patty covered with sunny-side up egg.Feb 16, 2009
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Japan Pavilion Nagakute. This line represents a wait of about 140 min.Feb 16, 2009
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Mitsui-Toshiba Pavilion attendant at Aichi Expo.Feb 16, 2009
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Global HouseFeb 16, 2009
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The Philippines, very nice aroma inside the pavilion.Feb 16, 2009
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AustraliaFeb 16, 2009
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Gas Pavilion on left and Mountain of Dreams on right.Feb 16, 2009
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Global Common 6, an enclave of international pavilions.Feb 16, 2009
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South Pacific IslanderFeb 16, 2009
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Now for some Japanese pavilions. This is the Japan Pavilion Nagakute.Feb 16, 2009
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Cambodia, stone carving for sale.Feb 16, 2009
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Aichi Pavilion Nagakute (Highly recommended). The indoor show features a high-flying, acrobatic act.Feb 16, 2009
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LaosFeb 16, 2009
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IndonesiaFeb 16, 2009
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South Pacific IslandsFeb 16, 2009
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SingaporeFeb 16, 2009
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Japan Pavilion and Nagoya City Pavilion Earth TowerFeb 16, 2009
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South Pacific Islands
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PolandFeb 16, 2009
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AustraliaFeb 16, 2009
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The PhilippinesFeb 16, 2009
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Malaysian dancerFeb 16, 2009
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Vietnam PavilionFeb 16, 2009
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PolandFeb 16, 2009
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The Philippines (left) and Laos (right)Feb 16, 2009
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VietnamFeb 16, 2009
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MalaysiaFeb 16, 2009
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Czech Republic, another nice facade of wooden sticks.Feb 16, 2009
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CambodiaFeb 16, 2009
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Malaysian dancerFeb 16, 2009
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Malaysian dancers on outdoor mini stage.Feb 16, 2009
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UKFeb 16, 2009
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AustriaFeb 16, 2009
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PolandFeb 16, 2009
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IndiaFeb 16, 2009
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Switzerland (Kanji character for "mountain.")Feb 16, 2009
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Russian FederationFeb 16, 2009
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Poland (basket-like facade)Feb 16, 2009
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Waiting times (Germany is popular with 2-hour waiting time).Feb 16, 2009
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Czech RepublicFeb 16, 2009
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UK, a garden entrance path.Feb 16, 2009
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Italy (chocolate covered car)Feb 16, 2009
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BulgariaFeb 16, 2009
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ItalyFeb 16, 2009
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Nordic (Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland)Feb 16, 2009
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NordicFeb 16, 2009
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US Pavilion Ben Franklin movie.Feb 16, 2009
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MexicoFeb 16, 2009
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TurkeyFeb 16, 2009
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Spain (nice facade)Feb 16, 2009
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US Pavilion Featuring Ben Franklin.Feb 16, 2009
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US Pavilion display about flight.Feb 16, 2009
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BulgariaFeb 16, 2009
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CanadaFeb 16, 2009
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Posing outside the US Pavilion.Feb 16, 2009
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US Pavilion attendant on a Segway.Feb 16, 2009
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UN PavilionFeb 16, 2009
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US PavilionFeb 16, 2009
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Expo mascot goodsFeb 16, 2009
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US Pavilion display, Mars explorer replica.Feb 16, 2009
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National flagsFeb 16, 2009
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Official expo mascots, Kiccoro (smaller one) and MorizoFeb 16, 2009
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US Pavilion security check.Feb 16, 2009
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Rest stopFeb 16, 2009
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Aichi Expo attendantFeb 16, 2009
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Trash cans for every kind of trash, emphasizing recycling.Feb 16, 2009
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Talking robotFeb 16, 2009
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School girls on a school trip at Aichi ExpoFeb 16, 2009
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Gondola over the Expo PlazaFeb 16, 2009
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Global LoopFeb 16, 2009
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Global Loop elevated walkway. An elevated boardwalk called the Global Loop loops around the main part of the Nagakute site.Feb 16, 2009
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Wooden corridor near North gate.Feb 16, 2009
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Global House (mammoth display) in the distance. The road on the right is where you stand in line to obtain reservation tickets to enter the Global House.Feb 16, 2009
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Line to receive reservation tickets to enter Global House (mammoth display).Feb 16, 2009
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Battery-driven Global Tram (500 yen per ride). Transportation on the Global Loop.Feb 16, 2009
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Bicycle taxiFeb 16, 2009
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Line to receive reservation tickets to enter Toyota PavilionFeb 16, 2009
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Line to receive reservation tickets to enter Global House (mammoth display).Feb 16, 2009
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Gondola for Seto site. Besides the main Nagakute site, there's another smaller site at Seto accessible by gondola. I didn't think it was worth the wait to go to the smaller site.Feb 16, 2009
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Global Loop and gondolaFeb 16, 2009
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Crowds at corporate pavilions.Feb 16, 2009
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Line to board the gondola at the North Station. Better to board at the South Station which is much less crowded.Feb 16, 2009
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9:27 am: Arrived North Gate (view from Linimo tram)Feb 16, 2009
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Line to receive reservation tickets to enter Toyota Pavilion. This is where you line up to obtain a reservation ticket (seiri-ken) to enter the Toyota Pavilion.This is where you line up to obtain a reservation ticket (seiri-ken) to enter the Toyota Pavilion. You have to line up a few hours before they start distributing the tickets because the number of available tickets is limited. Once there are enough people standing in line, they refuse any more people to que up. When the time comes to give out the tickets, the line advances quickly and soon disappears.Feb 16, 2009
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Long line at the Hitachi Group Pavilion.Feb 16, 2009
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9:37 am: North Gate bottleneck for security check. Passed through by 9:45 am. Hardly a thorough check of your bags which also go through a metal detector machine. No bottled liquids allowed.Feb 16, 2009
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Waiting time: 110 minutesFeb 16, 2009
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Line to receive reservation tickets to enter Toyota PavilionFeb 16, 2009
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In front of the Nagoya pavilion at Aichi Expo.Feb 16, 2009
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9:01 am: Arrived JR Banpaku Yakusa Station from NagoyaFeb 16, 2009
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9:25 am: On the Linimo tram to the Expo siteFeb 16, 2009
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9:22 am: Que to board the Linimo tramFeb 16, 2009
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Pointer to Expo shuttle train at Nagoya Station.Feb 16, 2009
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