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Like at its other stops in Japan, Hokule'a offered free onboard canoe tours to the public during its one-week stay in Yokohama. A reservation ticket (seiriken) had to be obtained beforehand. (I got one at 1:30 pm on June 11, 2007.)113 viewsWe could see the top deck, rudder, masts, cramped sleeping quarters, food pantry, and more of this legendary canoe named after a star named Hokulea in Hawaiian. Entry to Hokule'a canoe tour on June 11, 2007.
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He showed various pictures and gave an overview of some basic concepts.113 views
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The white vertical board (the woman sitting on it) is a splash guard (called pale wai or pale kai).113 views
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Entrance to BankART Studio NYK, a gallery complex.113 views
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During Hokule'a's stay in Yokohama, there also were various exhibitions, lectures, and events.113 views
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Maids113 views
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Kamonyama Park in Yokohama has a statue of Ii Naosuke, lord of Hikone Castle in Shiga Prefecture who served as the Chief Minister of the last Tokugawa government in the 19th century.113 views
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Hiroshige's woodblock print of Fujisawa-juku (7th post town on the Tokaido) from his "Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido Road" series. 113 views
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Rudder (steering paddle or Hoe uli)112 views
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Welcome banner.112 views
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Canon booth at CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show 2010 in Yokohama.112 views
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Balloon man112 views
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In front of JR Matsuda Station, a long line forms to board the shuttle bus to the Matsuda Sakura Matsuri. This was on a weekday when the flowers were in full bloom. Possible to walk, but it's uphill. Bus (150 yen) comes frequently when it's crow112 views
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"You don't need muscle to do it. It's more mind-oriented..."111 views
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Kitamura house brought from Hadano, Kanagawa111 views
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Kitamura house111 views
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The main drag to Meigetsu-in temple's Hondo hall is lined with ajisai.111 views
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The original statue of Lord Ii Naosuke was installed in 1909 in Kamonyama Park. However, it was melted down during World War II for its metal. This statue was reconstructed in 1954 to mark the 100th anniversary of Yokohama's port opening..111 views
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This map shows how many emigrated from each prefecture. Hiroshima had a whopping 109,893 number of emigrants.111 views
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Stern of Kama Hele (Yanmar engine hidden below)110 views
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Hikone no Yoi-nyanko and Tanemaru at EXPO Y150 in Yokohama.110 views
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Map of Odawara Castle.110 views
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First we were given life vests. The tour started with an illustrated talk by a man named Kimo.109 views
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Since Kamonyama Park is on a hill, it overlooks the Minato Mirai skyscrapers.109 views
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Lean-to shade.108 views
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Other sponsors108 views
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Who was this guy?108 views
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Accordion act. 遠峰あこと爛漫社中108 views
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Guide book for those wanting to emigrate to Hawaii, 1904. (replica)108 views
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Royal Order of Kamehameha I, Knights Grand Cross Star awarded by King Kalakaua for distinguished service to the king and the people of Hawaiʻi.108 views
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Kanako Uchino talks about the canoe in Japanese.107 views
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Getting off the canoe107 views
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Didn't understand what they were doing, but it was interesting to watch.107 views
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Medals donated by Robert Walker Irwin's granddaughter Yukiko Irwin to the Japanese Overseas Migration Museum. On left is the Royal Order of Kamehameha I, Knights Grand Cross Star. The medal on the right is The Order of the Rising Sun.107 views
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Inadequate winds. The kite struggles to lift off.106 views
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This was during the 2 pm - 4 pm tour, and by 2:20 pm, the Hokule'a canoe tour reception desk says tours are all full. ホクレア号乗船見学会106 views
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One ticket booth to Meigetsu-in.106 views
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Hasselblad booth at CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show 2010 in Yokohama.106 views
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The name "Kamonyama" comes from Ii Naosuke's official governmental rank of "Kamon-no-kami" (掃部頭).106 views
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Oregon Japanese farmers106 views
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S.S. City of Tokio brought the first Kanyaku Imin to Honolulu, Hawai'i in Feb. 1885 after leaving Yokohama in Jan. A few months later in June 1885, the ship ran aground and sank in Tokyo Bay.106 views
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Luggage to Brazil. Crate has marking for Omi-cha tea from Shiga Prefecture.106 views
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The S.S. Nippon Maru, the last emigrant ship that departed Yokohama on Feb. 14, 1973. Migrants by ship decreased dramatically by the 1960s due to air travel and higher living standards in Japan.106 views
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Panorama of festival site.105 views
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The tour group was split into two. One group here was at the stern, listening to a talk by Kanako Uchino, a Japanese crew member.105 views
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First time that I've gotten this close to Hawaii's most famous canoe.105 views
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Hokule'a T-shirt sold by the Hawaii Visitors Bureau (all sold out).105 views
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Then two women do quick costume and mask changes.105 views
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Passport issued to one of the first Kanyaku-imin emigrants to Hawaii. (Replica)105 views
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At Hakone-machi on the shore of Lake Ashi, a fantastic reconstruction of the Hakone Sekisho Checkpoint. This is the main office.105 views After years of research, excavations, and construction, the reconstruction was finally completed in 2007 based on accurate records of the major buildings. The reconstructed buildings were built on the exact spot of the original sekisho buildings.
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Hakone Shrine's torii you see from the pirate boat on Lake Ashi looks tiny, but it's actually a giant torii of Hakone Shrine.105 views
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Stern. The pointy stern endpieces are called "Manu hope" in Hawaiian.104 views
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Navigator's seat (kilo) at the stern. The black thing is apparently a seat cushion. Another one on the opposite side.104 views
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Talk by crew member named Dean. The interpreter was Kyoko Ikeda, Asian Pacific Leadership student.104 views
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It's an incredible path of hydrangea.104 views
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If you visit Kamakura, you will likely see this giant white Kannon statue at Ofuna on the fringe of Kamakura. I've passed through Ofuna Station many times, but never got out of the station until this day.104 views
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Okinawa also had a large number of emigrants: 89,424104 views
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Holding on to the steering paddle so it doesn't bump anyone.103 views
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She moved very slowly down the road.103 views
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Tree planted to mark the park's 90th anniversary.103 views
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Map of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.103 views
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History of Japanese emigration to overseas.103 views
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Tako102 viewsKites in the shape of an octopus is common because the Japanese word for kite is "tako" which is the same pronunciation for the word octopus in Japanese.
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Hokule'a102 views
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Bow102 views
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Solar panel in the forefront. Power is used for communications equipment.102 views
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She's like wow...102 views
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Train ride for kids.102 views
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Mt. Fuji and kawazu sakura cherry blossoms in Matsuda, Kanagawa.102 views
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This is where you can rent a kimono or samurai costume.102 views
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Hawaii exhibit had a Newspaper ad: "Go to Hawaii as a migrant worker and become rich"102 views
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Passports issued to picture brides stopped in 1920. This young couple had a picture marriage right before then.102 views
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Koinobori carp streamers for a Japanese touch. These are flown in Japan during early May for Children's Day.101 views
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Above both hulls are storage bins and sleeping quarters.101 views
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Tanemaru on Hikone no Yoi-nyanko (alias Hiko-nyan) at at EXPO Y150 in Yokohama.101 views
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Over 41,000 people attended CP+ in 2010. The venue is near Sakuragicho Station. The show wasn't as big as PIE in Tokyo. Darkroom and large-format makers were absent at CP+.101 views
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The 36th Noge Daidogei Street Performance Festival in Yokohama, Japan featured an alluring troupe of Japanese belly dancers from the Al Camarani Oriental Dance Company on April 24-25, 2010. 101 views
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Ofuna Kannon temple's giant, white Kannon statue is visible from the train at JR Ofuna Station.101 views
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Total number of emigrants from Japan was 760,000.101 views
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Hawaii emigration exhibit at Japanese Overseas Migration Museum, Yokohama101 views
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History of Japanese emigration: Embarking on the voyage and emigration restrictions. 101 views
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Tools used by Japanese immigrants in Brazil.101 views
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Amasake Chaya, a teahouse for travelers in Hakone. There is a bus stop in front of this teahouse.101 views
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Ordered matcha tea101 views
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The Japanese Overseas Migration Museum (JOMM) in Yokohama held a special exhibition titled, "Hawai’i's Nikkeijin Matsuri—Oshogatsu and Bon Dance" (ハワイの日系人のまつり －お正月とボンダンス－).101 viewsHeld from Dec. 23 to Feb. 12, 2017, the exhibition was about New Year's and bon dance in Hawai’i. Free admission (Open 10 am–6:00 pm, enter by 5:30 pm, closed Mon.). The museum is a 10-15 min. walk from JR Sakuragicho Station or 10-min. walk from Bashamichi Station (Minato Mirai Line). Exhibition web page: http://www.jomm.jp/events/2016/index.html#bon
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/D1T2H9LpfSo
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The other group was at the bow listening to a talk by another crew member.100 views
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Rudder going into the water100 views
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Female goddess on the right.100 views
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Canoe deck is littered with waterproof containers for food and other essentials.100 views
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JR Hiratsuka Station. Most of these pictures were taken in July 2004.100 views
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Canon cameras100 views
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Canon girl poses for camera-toting gawkers.100 views
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For a small fee, you can rent a traditional Japanese costume.100 views
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Roster of kanyaku imim laborers to Hawaii. 1885 (replica)100 views
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Employee ID tag (bango 番号) from Maui, and a check sent home by an immigrant in Hawaii (replica). 1889100 views
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Japanese-Americans during World War II.100 views
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Main office of Hakone Sekisho100 views
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Leis on the bow endpieces (Manu ihu).99 views
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Mast complemented by koinobori carp.99 views
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Male god on the left.99 views
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Canvas covering (kapalina) the sleeping quarters over the hull.99 views
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Rudder99 views
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Write your wish for love here.99 views
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Canon booth had a number of pretty girls in pretty colors modeling under bright lights.99 views
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Nikon booth at CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show 2010 in Yokohama.99 views
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Ta-da!! And everyone applauded. What a show that was.99 views
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I couldn't believe that this big truck was trying to go through the crowds.99 views
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These are all boys dressed in women's kimono. In recent years, it's common for women to wear a samurai costume.99 views
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Too bad there wasn't any blue sky when I was there.99 views
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Hawaii emigration exhibit at Japanese Overseas Migration Museum, Yokohama99 views
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US-Japan Treaty of Amity and Commerce, signed in 1858 in Edo (replica)99 views
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Cosmetics99 views
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Agriculture99 views
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Japanese school activities99 views
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We were then allowed to enter the pier where Hokule'a was docked.98 views
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Under the bed padding (red) is storage bins, including an opening to the hull where more stuff is stored.98 views
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Canon cameras98 views
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But the most amazing act was the final one, by this world-class Chinese acrobat.98 views
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Canon girl showing off the latest consumer camcorder.98 views
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Pay a fee to ring the gong.98 views
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Odawara Castle was the home of the Hojo Clan from the 15th to 16th centuries during the feudal era. A short walk from Odawara Station. Tourist sign board after you get out of Odawara station. 98 views
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About the wisteria98 views
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Good luck bells greet you at the gravesite.98 views
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What the immigrants brought with them to Brazil.98 views
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Luggage and personal effects brought by the immigrants. This person arrived Brazil in 1931. Japanese footwear, umbrella, sewing kit, hair cutter.98 views
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Six-generations of a family on Maui, Hawai'i. They started with immigrants from Yamaguchi Prefecture in 1891.98 views
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This is Owakudani, now a danger zone and off limits. These photos were taken from an earlier trip. Hakone is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.98 views
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Hakone Shrine98 views
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All the fresh food (perishables) are consumed during the first few days after leaving a port. After that, it's canned food, dry goods, and fish caught in the water.97 views
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Galley97 views
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Sleeping compartment provides bed padding with a built-in pillow. Above it is the canvas covering (kapalina).97 views
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Hull storage. The wooden cover was made by a Japanese carpenter whose name is on it. Many parts of Hokule'a bear the name of the person who made that part.97 views
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Odawara Castle main tower (donjon) reconstructed in 1960. Inside is a modern local samurai history museum.97 views
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I'm heading for the gravesite of the Hojo clan.97 views
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Entrance to Japanese Overseas Migration Museum. 10 am - 5 pm (enter by 4:30 pm), closed Mon. (open if a national holiday and closed on Tue. instead) and Dec. 29-Jan. 3.97 viewsThe museum is operated by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) which is Japan's version of the Peace Corps.
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The museum also has a restaurant with an outdoor terrace (open 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, 5:30 pm - 9 pm).97 views
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Kanyaku imin for emigrants to Hawaii97 views
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"Journey to the Americas" exhibit97 views
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Coffee in Brazil97 views
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Farmers and fishermen in the Americas.97 views
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Heading for Hakone-machi on Lake Ashi in Hakone.97 views
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Main office of Hakone Sekisho97 views
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Comparable to the torii at Miyajima in Hiroshima. Not doubt one of the most photographed in Japan.97 views
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Ready and all clear96 views
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He showed sample parts of the boat.96 views
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Food96 views
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Pier96 views
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Tanabata decoration for Genji Monogatari (Tale of Genji).96 views
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View from Odawara Castle's lookout deck.96 views
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The 1st CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show was held in Pacifico Yokohama during March 11-14, 2010. It replaces the old photo expo held in Tokyo called Photo Imaging Expo (PIE). 96 views
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FujiFilm booth at CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show 2010 in Yokohama.96 views
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Then she balances herself on this high stack of chairs.96 views
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Amazing. We were all in awe.96 views
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OK, next was the eye-catching Yoshimoto Daisuke butoh dancers. 吉本大輔96 views
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Everything was pantomime to music and they didn't talk at all.96 views
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What would a street performance festival be without a juggling act?96 views
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Nikon girls at closing time of CP+ 2011 Camera Show.96 views
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Hiroshige's woodblock print of an Enoshima cave and Mt. Fuji from his "Famous Views of the 60 Provinces" series.96 views
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The road going up to the park is very narrow and kind of hairy. The crowded bus chugged along upward. One giant earthquake and I bet it would toppled over and down the slope.96 views
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Gate to Ofuna Kannon temple. Admission of 300 yen is charged, and we got a bag of beans and a little door prize.96 views
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View from the steps.96 views
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Unfortunately the lookout deck outside has this high fence blocking your view.96 views
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Steps going down from the castle tower.96 views
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During cherry blossom season, food stalls operate.96 views
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Identification of the Hojo Clan graves.96 views
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Preparing the giant kite95 views
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Fresh food storage (onions)95 views
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Inside water mill95 views
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Meigetsu-in's famous round window/door.95 views
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FujiFilm was another one with a bevy of girls showing off its latest cameras.95 views
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They danced in two groups. There's another group dancing on the right of this group.95 views
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They said that they follow the gypsy-style of belly dancing.95 views
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