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Rear view of birth home of Yoshida Togo who was a famous geographer of Japan who compiled an encylopedia of Japanese place names. His son was Yoshida Chiaki who composed the melody of the song "Biwako Shuko no Uta" (Lake Biwa Rowing Song).227 views
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Former Hatano residence and birth home of Yoshida Togo 旧旗野邸 (吉田東伍生家)197 views
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Lake Hyoko (Lake Hyo), a man-made lake where thousands of swans and ducks migrate to during the winter months.180 views
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A room in the birth home of Yoshida Togo180 views
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Quack, quack. Actually the ducks were pretty quiet.174 views
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Pedestrian overpass with swan motif.137 views
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Map of lake area125 views
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Garden of the birth home of Yoshida Togo102 views
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Entrance to the Yoshida Togo Memorial Museum which exhibits various documents and personal effects of Yoshida Togo. Museum admission 300 yen. Closed Mon.98 views
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Duck feeding97 views
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Tourist info booth sells duck feed96 views
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Inside Yoshida Togo Memorial Museum. The 2nd floor also has a display panel about his son Yoshida Chiaki who composed the song "Hitsuji-gusa" whose melody was used in the song "Biwako Shuko no Uta" (Lake Biwa Rowing Song).88 views
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In Oct. 2008, Lake Hyoko was added to the list of wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.85 views
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Thousands of ducks80 views
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Duck species in the lake and the number of birds so far.78 views
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Whooping swans mix with the ducks.76 views
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They all face the same direction. Group oriented.73 views
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Swan70 views
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