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Azaleas also bloom around the same time as wisteria at Kameido Tenjin Shrine. Both flowers symbolize Golden Week which is a string of holidays in late April and early May, serving as spring vacation for many workers.325 views
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Nissan Pivo with swivel top325 viewsElectric car with a top that swivels 360˚ so you can drive forward or back without turning the car around. Seats three people. The driver sits in the middle.

I waved to her, and she waved back...
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Golden Dragon Dance was first performed in 1958 to commemorate the reconstruction of Sensoji's main worship hall. 浅草のよろこび 金龍の舞325 views
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Yasukuni Shrine, Haiden hall. After the Class-A war criminals (such as Hideki Tojo) were enshrined here, the late Emperor Hirohito (Showa) never worshipped here again. 拝殿325 views
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The wooden target boards have an envelope of confetti stuck on the back so it explodes when the target breaks apart.325 views
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Statue of Yokozuna Tochinishiki (1925-1990) inside JR Koiwa Station. The statue is now a popular meeting place inside the station.325 views
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This is what it looked like by the time we got there. Hardly any fire. It was somewhat wet, and it did not feel hot or warm at all. Pretty disappointing...324 viewsThis is what it looked like by the time we got there. Hardly any fire. It was somewhat wet, and it did not feel hot or warm at all. Pretty disappointing...
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Clarion324 viewsDefinitely Miss Photogenic.
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Tekomai geisha from Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine walk toward the stage.324 views
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Drooping pine tree, Rikugien Garden, Tokyo324 views
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Toyota Corolla (1967)323 viewsThe Event Hall had displays of nostalgic cars from the 1950s to the 1990s.
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Narrow road from Gotokuji Station to Gotokuji Temple. Cars just whiz by.323 views
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The crowd favorite was this high school girl. See the arrow pierce the wooden target.322 views
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Suzuki LC. LC stands for Life Creator. These girls were dancing and hopping around the car before they settled down and posed.321 views
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Minowa Station on the Hibiya Line 三ノ輪駅321 views
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Japanese dog's tooth violet (katakuri or Erythronium japonicum), Kiyose, Tokyo カタクリ321 views
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My video of Hie Shrine setsubun on Feb. 3, 2011.321 views
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Wisteria at Kameido Tenjin Shrine320 views
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Uniao dos Amadores320 views
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The 50th Koenji Awa Odori Dance during Aug. 26-27, 2006.320 views
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Somon front gate of Gotokuji Temple in Setagaya, Tokyo. On the left corner is a historic site stone marker for Ii Naosuke's gravesite. 豪徳寺320 views
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End of the walk. Again we dip our feet in salt. We all ended up with muddy feet. There was no place to wash our feet either. Bringing wet tissues is highly recommended if you plan to walk on the fire.319 views
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Path to the shrine. After you cross the bridge, there's a narrow path to the shrine, decorated by wisteria on both sides. Very crowded, but not unbearable.319 views
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These days, they have 10,000 dancers from 70 dance groups and over 1 million spectators. Also see the video at YouTube.319 viewsいろは連
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Arimori Yuko escorted by a few runners. 東京マラソン 有森裕子319 views
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A miniskirted pair319 views
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An Impala even for a little one.319 views
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Yasukuni Shrine is Japan's most prominent shrine for the war dead. Near Kudanshita Station on the Tozai Subway Line. This is the first giant torii318 views
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Weeping cherry tree, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, Tokyo.318 views
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Very colorful under the sun.318 views
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Map of Kyodo-no-Mori Museum. It is quite spacious and park-like with a modern museum, planetarium, and a few vintage buildings moved here. Also noted for flowers such as plum blossoms in Feb. and hydrangea in June when I visited.318 views
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Tossing free hand towels to the audience, a real crowd pleaser...317 viewsThey do this every year. Most people sitting in the front can catch one.
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She put her clogs again and completed her return trip.317 views
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I agree with her costume. Anybody running (and completing) a marathon is Super.317 views
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A woman car hopper.317 views
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Golden Dragon Dance. No smoke or fire came out of the mouth. The dragon is 15 meters long, weighing about 80 kg. It has a bamboo frame, covered with cloth. Eight men use poles to manipulate the golden dragon.316 views
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Daihatsu BEE (1951)315 viewsThe Event Hall had displays of nostalgic cars from the 1950s to the 1990s. Three wheels.
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Edo Geisha315 views江戸芸者
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Poster for Tokyo Marathon 2007 held on a cold, rainy day on Feb. 18, 2007.315 views
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Shinjuku Eisa Matsuri, Tokyo315 views
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Nakasendo road marker.315 views
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Tokyo Toden streetcar at Arakawa 2-chome Station.315 views
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Before crossing the busy intersection, oiran takes off her clogs to wear normal slippers.315 views
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Somon front gate of Gotokuji Temple.315 views
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Before and after walking over the fire, they stick their feet into a pile of salt.314 views
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Digimon Savers314 viewsKids could have their picture taken with these characters.
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Koga Toshihiko (gold medalist in judo) carries the torch to Asakusa, in front of Kaminarimon Gate.313 views
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Heavyweight judo Olympic gold medalist Satoshi Ishii (石井 慧) was also at Yasukuni Shrine on Aug. 15, 2009. He was very kind and signed autographs, shook hands, and took photos with a lot of people.313 views
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Neputa closeup312 views
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Tokyo Station, Marunouchi North Entrance dome in 2007.312 views
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My YouTube video of the oiran show in 2010.312 views
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Edo's Popular People 江戸の人気者311 views江戸の人気者
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Shinjuku Gyoen is near Shinjuku Gyoen-mae Station on the Marunouchi Line. This is Shinjuku Gate, one of the three gates to the park. Admission 200 yen.311 views
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1868: Transition from Edo to Tokyo (Saigo Takamori). With the Meiji Restoration in 1868, the ruler of Japan shifts from the shogun to an oligarchy ruling under the banner of the emperor. Edo is renamed Tokyo. 江戸から東京へ310 viewsWith the Meiji Restoration in 1868, the ruler of Japan shifts from the shogun to an oligarchy ruling under the banner of the emperor. Edo is renamed as "Tokyo (Tokio)," meaning "Eastern Capital," as ordered by Emperor Meiji.

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I slipped in and joined the crowd.310 views
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Tokyo Sea Life Park's main attraction: Tuna aquarium310 views
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Kira's head presented to the Hondo hall. Also see my YouTube video here.310 views
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Bubaigawara Station on the Keio Line from Shinjuku. Closest station to Kyodo-no-Mori Museum. Take a bus or walk 25 min.310 views
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Roses in Hibiya Park, Tokyo.310 views
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Booth for Hayao Miyazaki's new movie called Gedo Senki (Tales from Earthsea)309 viewsTo be released in July 2006, from Studio Ghibli
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Mansion of Mitsui Hachiroemon, one of the museum's must-see buildings309 viewsFounder of the Mitsui zaibatsu.
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Rikugien was desinated as one of Japan's Special Scenic Spots in 1953. 国の特別名称309 views
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Mt. Mitake, Tokyo309 views
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This was the final show of the Japan Tour in 2008. There were over 150 cars displayed at the show. Admission was 4,000 yen at the door.309 views
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Sando worship path to Taishakuten temple. Shibamata is in Tokyo's Katsushika Ward bordered by the Arakawa River in the west and by the Edogawa River in the east.308 views
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Entrance to Tohoku and Joetsu shinkansen tracks.308 views
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Also see this car hopping with my YouTube video here.308 views
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Edo's Popular People--Isshin Tasuke, a fish peddler and a very popular fictional character. 江戸の人気者(一新太助)307 views
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Sangedatsu-mon Gate (Sanmon) which is the temple's front gate. 三解脱門(三門)307 viewsThe main gate to enter the temple fronts a busy road. Important Cultural Property. "Sangedatsu" means to be released from the three earthly states of mind: greed, anger and stupidity. Walk through this gate and maybe this might happen to you.
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Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Entrance 東京駅丸の内南口307 views
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Inside Don Quixote, Akihabara store307 views
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Tokyo Sky Tree and plum blossoms at Kameido Tenjin Shrine.307 views
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Another farmer's house306 views
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Tekomai geisha306 views
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Asakusa Sanja Matsuri306 views
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The person in black is the kurogo attendant.306 views
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Harley-Davidson FXDI 35th Anniversary Super Glide305 viewsWorld premiere of this bike.
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Quite spectacular from the top. Nezu Shrine.305 views
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And another one. Young pretty/cute girls in costume pass out flyers, but end up being street models for amateur photographers who have no girlfriends to shoot.305 views
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This one came pretty close to the spectator seats.305 views
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Spreading her wings. She did almost the same thing as the first oiran, except for the latter part of the show.305 views
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Coming out of Akihabara Station304 views
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Video of all the performers at the Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival on March 5, 2011.304 views
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Don Quixote tulip, obviously for lovers. Almost like a rose.303 views
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Edo Geisha302 views江戸芸者
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Most of the clothing items are price low, around 1,000 yen which might be affordable by people living on social security.302 views
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Flower float, Sanno Matsuri302 views
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Mark of an Impala.302 views
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The Tokyo Racecourse is near two train stations. This is one of them, Fuchu Keiba Seimon-mae Station on the Keio Keibajo Line that shoots off from Higashi Fuchu Station (a Jun-tokkyu stop on race days) on the Keio Line from Shinjuku. 府中競馬正門前302 views
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Way to Tokyo Big Sight. It was a warm, sunny day on Feb. 27, 2011 in Tokyo. Unlike the year before when it was cold and rainy.302 views
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Yoyogi Park, Tokyo in spring301 views
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Train ticket machines301 views
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Koshoden 光摂殿300 viewsKoshoden is a lecture hall and seminary for “cleansing soul and fostering the vigor to live” as we face the 21st century. The coffered ceiling of the large hall has beautiful paintings of flowering plants, donated by 120 pious Japanese artists.
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Toyota i-swing299 viewsA single-seater, reminds me of a Segway with a seat. Controlled with a joystick and shifting your body weight. It has 3 wheels. If they don't allow Segways in Japan, I wonder if they would allow this on Japanese streets. Would it need a license plate? And would we need a license to operate it?
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Inside farmer's house299 views
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Daytona with frayed edges299 views
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Sanno torii gate and the West entrance. Escalator on the right. This torii style is unique to Hie Shrines. The shrine is nearest to Tameike-Sanno Station on the Ginza and Nanboku subway lines. 山王鳥居299 views
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Buddhist flag. 昔の築地本願寺の花まつり298 views
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View from lookout deck on Mt. Mitake, Tokyo298 views
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Also see my video at YouTube.298 views
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Inside Radio Center, where many teens (and future electronics engineers) bought their parts to build their first radio or motor or whatever.298 views
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Katsushika Iris Festival at Mizumoto Park in full bloom.298 views
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The festival site is a short walk from Takao-san-guchi Station. It's held in this large lot cordoned off by a sacred rope. This festival is held as a prayer for traffic safety, household safety, and personal safety. It is held by the Yakuoin Yukiji Te297 views
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Year 628: Two fishermen brothers find a golden Kannon buddha statue in Sumida River. The two fishermen were Hinokuma no Hamanari and Takenari. A wealthy landowner named Hajinomatsuchi heard about the statue and told the brothers about its religious value.297 viewsHe then built a small temple for the statue and the brothers converted to Buddhism. The temple eventually became today's Sensoji Temple (also called Asakusa Kannon Temple). Because of the temple, Asakusa developed and prospered and the two brothers and landlord are considered to be the founders of Asakusa.

Next to Sensoji Temple is Asakusa Shrine dedicated to these three men now deified. Asakusa Shrine holds the annual Sanja Matsuri in May, one of Tokyo's biggest festivals. Three portable shrines dedicated to these three men are carried around the streets of Asakusa. "Sanja" means three shrines or gods.

檜前浜成(ひのくまのはまなり)・竹成(たけなり)の兄弟の網に一体の小さなご仏像がかかりました。
東京のあけぼの 浅草観音示現
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Santa suit appears in Dec.297 views
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The Gishisai on Dec. 14 marks the day when the 47 loyal retainers attacked and beheaded Kira to avenge their master (Lord Asano) in 1702. They then marched to Sengakuji to present the head to their master's grave. This is reenacted annually.297 views
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Spiderman. Can he actually see through the mask?297 views
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Old taiko-bashi bridge. This is the first arch bridge you cross. Shot in 1997. The bridges had steps made of wood. Now both bridges are made of concrete with concrete steps. The paint color is also more red.296 views
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Women in kimono is a must on Setsubun day.296 views
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After the oiran show, the Oiran Dochu procession is held again for the return trip from 3 pm.296 views
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Grave of Lord Ii Naosuke (1815-1860), the lord of Hikone Castle in Shiga Prefecture and Chief Minister of the Tokugawa Shogun's government. Gotokuji temple, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo. 井伊直弼の墓 豪徳寺296 views
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Twin Bel Airs296 views
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Genroku Flower-Viewing Dance. The Genroku Period was 1688-1704, a time of cultural flowering among the masses. 元禄花見踊り295 views
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Entering the temple gate295 views
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Tamao-chan, Ai-chan, and Tochiazuma294 viewsNakamura Tamao (actress), Fukuhara Ai (table tennis player) and Ozeki Tochiazuma (sumo wrestler)
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"Joyful Minowa" shopping arcade.294 views
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Clogs294 views
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Tokyo Big Sight in sight293 views
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View from Roppongi Hills.292 views
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Farmer's house292 views
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The procession nears the main stage where the procession ends.292 views
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Bel Air fin292 views
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Statue of Yokozuna Tochinishiki inside JR Koiwa Station. He was the 44th yokozuna and head of the Japan Sumo Association during 1974-1988. The new and current Kokugikan was built under his watch.292 views
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Edo's Popular People: Mito Komon, an important lord related to the Tokugawa Shogun. He was based in Mito, Ibaraki Pref. Most people know him through the popular Mito Komon TV series.291 views Most people know him through the popular Mito Komon TV series where he is shown traveling around incognito to help people being oppressed by corrupt officials, etc. When he reveals his real identity to the villains, they instantly go down on their knees and maybe even poop in their pants.

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Shinsengumi was a Kyoto-based, pro-shogunate group of skilled swordsmen of Edo and masterless samurai in Kyoto formed to suppress the growing opposition (especially from Choshu) against the shogunate in favor of restoring the Emperor to power. 新撰組291 viewsThe group disbanded when the shogunate collapsed and Emperor Meiji became the head of state. 新撰組
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Kōgan-ji Temple (高岩寺)291 views
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Tokyo Station Tokaido Shinkansen Yaesu Central Entrance 東京駅新幹線八重洲中央口290 views
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Azalea Garden and Nezu Shrine gate 楼門(国指定重文)289 views
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Entrance to temple grounds. Gotokuji is near Odakyu Line's Gotokuji Station in Tokyo. Directions from Gotokuji Station: https://goo.gl/maps/swt3dK9fHbyNXad56 豪徳寺駅289 views
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Poster for the Katsushika Shobu (Iris) Matsuri Festival held at Mizumoto Park and Horikiri Iris Garden. 葛飾菖蒲まつり289 views
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They also gave a geisha-like dance performance.289 views
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Mito Komon: He travels around incognito to help people being oppressed by corrupt officials, etc. When he reveals his real identity to the villains, they instantly go down on their knees and maybe even poop in their pants.288 viewsBowing to Mito Komon.

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Edo Geisha288 views江戸芸者
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Ai-chan and Tokyo governor Ishihara Shintaro light the cauldron.288 views
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Tokyo Toden streetcar pass by cherry trees near Arakawa 2-chome Station.288 views
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Asakusa Sanja Matsuri288 views
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Crown Prince Hiro, Emperor Akihito, and Empress Michiko behind bulletproof glass on the veranda of the Chowaden Hall on the Emperor's Birthday. See more [url=http://photoguide.jp/pix/thumbnails.php?album=158]photos of the Emperor's birthday[/url287 views
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Tokyo Station Yaesu North Entrance is where long-distance buses drop you off. (Not a boarding bus stop.) The Yaesu South Entrance is where you board long-distance buses.287 views
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The famous red underwear. Supposed to keep you warmer. For men and women.287 views
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They pose in front of the stage and bowed before going backstage.287 views
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Sanja Matsuri: Not sure if this is a geisha group or a kabuki group.287 views
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The Hachioji Matsuri is Hachioji's biggest event of the year. Held during the first weekend (Fri-Sun.) of Aug., it is basically a festival of ornate floats paraded around the main streets near JR Hachioji Station. 287 views
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Opened in 1914, Tokyo Station is Japan's main train station and has been undergoing major renovations. The red brick station building on the Marunouchi side has been restored with the original roof domes.287 views
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Yamabushi--mountain ascetic priests. They carried a conch-shell-like instrument.286 views
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Inside Tokyo Station's Nihonbashi Entrance, completely different from before. Starbucks on the right.286 views
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Gotokuji temple's Hondo Main Hall, Setagaya, Tokyo. Ii clan's family temple. 本堂286 views
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To mark the 700th anniversary of Asakusa Sanja Matsuri Festival in 2012, a boat procession was held on Sumida River on March 18, 2012. The last time they did this was in 1958. 286 views
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Toyota Fine-X285 viewsThe driver's seat swivels outward.
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Inner palace women. 大奥御殿女中285 views
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Anpan Man (statue)285 viewsKids could have their picture taken with these characters.
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Stairs to exit the platform.285 views
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Side view of 300-year-old pine tree285 views
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Display case of dolls and cells285 views
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Double car hop battle.285 views
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Tama Zoo manhole, Tokyo.285 views
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Like most major Buddhist temples, Sensoji temple in Asakusa holds its Hanamatsuri to mark Buddha's birthday on April 8. Hana Matsuri sign at Kaminarimon Gate.285 views
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Townsend Harris and Commodore Perry, played by Americans from Yokosuka Naval Base. 黒船来航・浦賀奉行284 views
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Train platform at Komaba Todaimae Station on the Inokashira Line.284 views
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This is an old, hand-tinted postcard of Kameido Tenmangu Shrine from the early 20th century. It mimics the woodblock print.283 views
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Teppozu Inari Shrine, near Hatchobori Station on the Hibiya subway line.283 views
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Ikegami Baien Garden was originally the estate of Kokura Makoto (小倉誠), an owner of a high-class restaurant. After he died, his family donated the estate to Tokyo which later transferred it to Ota Ward.283 views
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Great relief for the eyes after seeing so much red and pink. Yellow azaleas.282 views
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Statue of Matsuo Basho, haiku poet. Koto-ku, Tokyo282 views
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Cute maid who knows how to smile for the camera.282 views
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Magistrate Procession 奉行281 views
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Gate to Koganji temple, a famous spot along the shopping street.281 views
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Soshido Main Hall, Ikegami Honmonji. The original Main Hall was burned during an bombing raid in April 1945. 大堂(祖師堂)281 views
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Be sure to see my video at YouTube.281 views
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The kimono had flowery designs, but not sure if they were orchids.281 views
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The scroll showed the White Heron Dance being performed for peace when the temple completed a major renovation. 白鷺の舞280 views

It is one of the highlights of the festival. It is also performed on other occasions in Asakusa.

白鷺の舞
三社大権現祭礼 船渡御
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6. Hahha Kudoki ハッハくどき280 views
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Ueno Park at night280 views
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Umbrella shop280 views
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One stall in Radio Center.280 views
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Maids, the costume rage in Japan for several years already.280 views
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7. Sawagi さわぎ279 views
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Tsukiji Hongwanji temple gate with wisteria crest.279 viewsThe emblem is a wisteria flower and symbol of the Jodo Shinshu sect.
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Red weeping plum blossoms279 views
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Belonging to the Shingon Sect's Buzan school, this is one of Tokyo's major temples. The real name is Sojiji (總持寺), but everyone calls it Nishi-Arai Daishi.279 viewsThe temple grounds feature many flowering trees and plants including an unusual species of cherry blossoms which bloom in winter. Daishi-mae Station. Much larger station than I expected. Probably for the New Year's crowds. 大師前駅
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The shrine's happi coat has a design for the character "Hachi" (for Hachimangu) consisting of two pigeons. Pigeons are regarded as the messengers of the deity worshipped at Hachimangu shrines in Japan.279 views
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Pikachu, Astro Boy, Doraemon279 views
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Rabbit ears were popular among women at the Tokyo Marathon 2008279 views
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They showed beautiful kimono by models dressed to reflect the past.279 views
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Only Ii Naosuke's grave has a sign explaining about him.278 views
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Pikachu278 views
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Steps going up to Yushima Tenjin (Tenmangu) Shrine. This is the gate closest to Yushima Station on the Chiyoda subway line. The steps are accented by pots of chrysanthemums.278 views
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Edo Geisha277 views江戸芸者
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Also see the video at YouTube.277 views
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6. Hahha Kudoki ハッハくどき277 views
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Tokyo Station Shinkansen Yaesu South Entrance277 views
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See the baby buddha's hands pointing to Heaven. Sweet tea is poured over a statue of a baby buddha. According to legend, sweet rain (or perfumed water) fell when the Buddha was born.277 views
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Asakusa Hagoita-ichi Battledore Fair, Dec. 17-19277 views
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Foxy277 views
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Waving these white streamers created a dazzling visual effect. It must have been either the wind or river.277 views
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Koganji temple. The temple's popular name is "Togenuki Jizo-son." It sells magic paper called osugata which supposed to remove a thorn or splinter from your skin. Affix it to the thorn and it will be extracted. とげぬき地蔵尊276 views
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Map of Basho's travels. 276 viewsAlso see photos of Ogaki where Basho ended his journey.
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Daihatsu SK-Tourer275 views
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Koenji Awa Odori, Aoi Shin-ren 葵新連275 views
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Yellow plum blossoms275 views
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Tokyo Station Yaesu South Entrance 東京駅八重洲南口275 views
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White ornamental peaches (Hanamomo in Japanese) look like cotton on branches. ハナモモ275 views
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Kameido Tenjin Shrine is a short walk from JR Kameido Station. Small banners reading "Kameido Plum Blossom Festival" show the way to the shrine.275 views
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Koenji Awa Odori, Aoi Shin-ren 葵新連274 views
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Azaleas and torii gates, Nezu Shrine274 views
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National Diet of Japan 国会議事堂273 views
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Tekomai geisha. They existed since the Edo Period. They served as side entertainment at festivals. They only sing traditional chant-like songs called kiyari. 手古舞273 views
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Honda Sports 4 Concept272 views
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Subaru 360 (from 1958). Nicknamed "Ladybug."272 views
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People pushing and shoving. Pretty dangerous...272 views
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Statue of St. Shinran (1173-1263), founder of the Jodo Shinshu (Pure Land) Buddhist Sect.272 views
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White ornamental peaches ハナモモ272 views
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Very nice color scheme.272 views
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Harley-Davidson. In 1999, the show combined passenger cars and motorcycles. Also, in 1999, the show for commercial vehicles was omitted and instead to be held in a separate show in alternating years starting in 2000.271 views
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Title of work: "Corolle Liberty" by Valerio Festi271 viewsThe artist is Italian.
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