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Next to Minami-Koshigaya Chuo-dori road and in front of the train station was this outdoor stage called ekimae Kumi-odori Kaijo. 駅前組踊り会場102 views
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This aircraft is suspended so that the wheels don't touch the ground.102 views
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Menuma Shodenzan Kangiin temple features the colorful Gongen-style of architecture which is also found in Toshogu Shrine in Nikko, Tochigi.102 views
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Starting line: ATTENTION!101 views
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Are your eyes getting tired of seeing this mountain and flowers?101 views
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At 5:10 pm, the Minami-Koshigaya Awa Odori started at all the main venues outdoors. 101 views
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The three Kawasaki C-1 in formation during a fly-by.101 views
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T-4 trainer jet lands.101 views
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CH-47J Chinook helicopter demonstrates cargo transport. They had something flying in the air almost non-stop all morning until around lunch time.101 views
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I waded up to near the front row at around 12:30 pm to await the Blue Impulse to take off. Blue Impulse is Japan's foremost aerobatic team belonging to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.101 views
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One interesting display were these Patriot missile launchers.101 views
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Older giant kite "Odako"100 viewsThe museum displays giant kites from previous years. Usually the giant kites are destroyed after the festival. But a few of them have been preserved here. The kanji means "Giant Kite."
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Seibu Ikebukuro Line train at Chichibu Station100 views
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Map of the festival venues. There are no less than seven venues where you can watch Awa Odori dances by 66 dance troupes. One venue is indoors at the Koshigaya Community Center.100 views
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Koshigaya Community Center.100 views
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So you can see that they are wearing different costumes.100 views
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Donations for the festival.100 views
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Their dancing and music are so good.100 views
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The Blue Impulse flies Kawasaki T-4 jets since 1995. They were established in 1960, inspired by the Thunderbirds of the US Air Force.100 views
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This ground crew of a Blue Impulse T-4 includes a woman.100 views
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RF-4E reconnaissance plane is equipped with cameras for photographing disaster areas, etc.100 views
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Display of aircraft engines.100 views
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Notice board for the race schedule and results.99 views
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Final day (Aug. 27) for the finals. Much more crowded than the first day.99 views
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Corner work99 views
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A major problem with the Minami-Koshigaya Chuo-dori road was that they had 5 or 6 press photographers who kept getting in the way. 報道陣がとても邪魔、迷惑。５〜６人の報道人は多すぎるぞ。99 views
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Foinally, I moved to another venue across the road called Higashiguchi Minami-dori road.99 views
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The problem with this place were all these poles on the sides. Bad for picture-taking unless you are sitting on the front row. The lights also turned out very yellow, and my camera could not color balance it well.99 views
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Aoishin-ren, what I was waiting for. They are one of the best Awa Odori troupes in the world.99 views
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The three Kawasaki C-1 jets dropped parachuters onto Iruma Air Base.99 views
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T-4 trainer jets99 views
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They didn't release any smoke.99 views
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Star Cross: Smokey star in the sky. They also drew a Valentine heart, complete with an arrow. Also see my YouTube video here.99 views
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The crowd cheers wildly as the Blue Impulse returns. They performed until around 2:30 pm. The festival ended at 3 pm when many of the planes on display took off for home.99 views
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Sikorsky SH-60J Seahawk anti-submarine warfare helicopter99 views
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RF-4E reconnaissance plane99 views
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Kawasaki C-1 military transport plane. We couldn't go inside any of the planes.99 views
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Fire dept. at Iruma Air Base.99 views
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Helicopter insignia99 views
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T-4 trainer jet suspended above ground.99 views
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Ejected pilot's parachute99 views
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Mural near the bus stop at Menuma Shoden.99 views
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The race course is filled with boats on the side practicing or rowing to the starting line.98 views
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Only one bridge (for pedestrians only) spans over the course at the 500-meter line.98 views
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Starting line98 views
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Sea of Red98 views
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Sando path to Hikawa Shrine. Being 2 km long, it's one of Japan's longest shrine sando paths. 参道98 views
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At first I thought that Awa Odori was meant to be performed outdoors, and it wouldn't be the same watching it in a large hall. 98 views
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Toward the end, they had a special joint group of dancers from all the Koshigaya Awa Odori troupes performing together on stage. 98 views
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The final performance was by a troupe from Tokushima.98 views
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The hall is emptied as people waiting to see Part 2 were waiting outside.98 views
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On the opposite side of the train station on the west side (nishi-guchi) is the other main venue called the Nishiguchi Ekimae-dori. This was less crowded, and fewer photographers.98 views
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They are so good. Obviously, very well-trained and they must have practiced a lot.98 views
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Aoi means hollyhock.98 views
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I've never seen so many parachutists in an air show before.98 views
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Spectacular formations.98 views
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This U-125A plane is for search and rescue operations. A good number and variety of planes were also on display. Some of them were flown during the air show.98 views
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C-130 Hercules for the Japan Air Self-Defence Force98 views
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Kawasaki C-1 military transport plane98 views
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Another aircraft hangar had aircraft displays and other things.98 views
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Pilot's ejection seat98 views
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Ejected pilot98 views
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Museum floor97 viewsThis is where they make the giant kites during Feb. to April.
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Maruhaka-yama Tumulus97 viewsCherry trees are at the top.
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Winners of the preliminary heats advanced to the semi-finals held on the 3rd day (Aug. 26).97 views
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Stadium entry97 views
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Chichibu Station97 views
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Next to the community center was this small outdoor stage.97 views
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The scene in front of the train station. The outdoor stage in the forefront, and the Minami-Koshigaya Chuo-dori road on the upper right.97 views
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Minami-Koshigaya Chuo-dori road's starting point.97 views
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Less crowded than the other side.97 views
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Nishiguchi Minami-dori 97 views
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Blue Impulse head for the runway at Iruma Air Base.97 views
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All these formations and aerobatic maneuvers all have a name. This is the Diamond Formation.97 views
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U-125A search and rescue plane97 views
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Iruma Air Base control tower97 views
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JR Konosu Station.97 views
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Jizo statue near Kisomon Gate97 views
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Kisomon Gate is very unusual for its triple gables.97 views
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Kisomon Gate is very unusual for its triple gables.97 views
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Kyoto Univ.'s Dark Blue Blades (came in 5th place)96 views
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Minami-Koshigaya Awa Odori on Nishiguchi Ekimae-dori. This road was also quite short, only a few hundred meters.96 views
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I was curious to see all the dance venues. A short walk away was this Nishiguchi Minami-dori road. It was smaller and less crowded.96 views
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I liked this road because we could take front and center photos of the dancers.96 views
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I love watching them. I got them on video as well.96 views
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The jet blast from the T-4 wasn't so bad, but it did blow away a few caps on our heads.96 views
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Thrilling show, but the element of danger is always present. The Blue Impulse have had a few fatal accidents.96 views
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Trying on parachute.96 views
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Kisomon Gate was built in 1855. 貴惣門96 views
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Kisomon Gate wooden carvings.96 views
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Sumo ring 相撲場96 views
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Numerous woodcarvings depict a variety of scenes.96 views
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Monkeys supporting the building on all three sides.96 views
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Old telephone still widely used in Japan until the 1980s.96 views
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Shiga Univ. banners95 views
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Former castle moat.95 views
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This is the Minami-Koshigaya Chuo-dori road venue. This is the main and most crowded venue. It's not that long though.95 views
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Nishiguchi Ekimae-dori, starting point for the dancers.95 views
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Aoishin-ren is based in Koenji, Tokyo, and one of the leading troupes during the Koenji Awa Odori.95 views
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The smoke color was either white or gray.95 views
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T-7 trainer plane95 views
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This aircraft hangar had a entertainment stage.95 views
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Life vests95 views
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Kisomon Gate95 views
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Way to the main temple.95 views
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Kannon statue95 views
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Niomon Gate 仁王門95 views
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Bell at Niomon Gate 仁王門95 views
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Menuma Shodenzan Honden Hall 本殿95 views
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Taking seven years from 2003 to 2010, the temple was painstakingly restored to its former splendor. The magnificent result was open for public viewing from June 1, 2011. In May 2012, it was designated as a National Treasure.95 views
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The Toda Boat Course is a perfectly straight body of fresh water stretching over 2000 meters.94 views
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Kyoto Univ.94 views
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Niji (Rainbow) was the name of the troupe.94 views
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Grou[ photo of Aoishin-ren, one of the best Awa Odori troupes in the world. More photos of them later. 葵新連94 views
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Everyone in this group have glowing faces, very vivacious.94 views
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Tail of F-2 fighter plane.94 views
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RF-4E reconnaissance plane based on the McDonnell F-4 Phantom.94 views
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Entertainment stage inside a hangar.94 views
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