 Last additions - Yokohama 横浜市 |
Yokohama Bay Bridge.Aug 18, 2009
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Then we were allowed to walk along the bowsprit after donning life jackets. Safety net below, but we were told not to bring sunglasses, etc., which may fall into the water.Aug 18, 2009
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Raising a sail.Aug 18, 2009
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First duty of the day was to raise the mast.Aug 18, 2009
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Below deck on the Kanko Maru. This deck was air-conditioned.Aug 18, 2009
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Kanko Maru in YokohamaAug 18, 2009
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Kanko Maru departing the pier.Aug 18, 2009
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On top deck.Aug 18, 2009
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The Kanko Maru was built in 1987 in Holland.Aug 18, 2009
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The Kanko Maru was on loan from Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki.Aug 18, 2009
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They offer one-hour cruises a few times a day for about a week in early Aug. 2009 when I went.Aug 18, 2009
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Now a ride on the Kanko Maru blackship. It was a free ride for Expo Y150 admission ticket holders. Reservation tickets were available from 10 am at the entrance of Tomorrow Park which is near the boat pier.Aug 18, 2009
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A more recent electric car, no longer sold.Aug 18, 2009
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Nissan's first electric car.Aug 18, 2009
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After a beautiful. high-definition film (included footage of hang gliding atop Hawaii's Diamond Head) in the Super Hi-Vision Theater, we come here to gaze at Nissan's prototype electric car.Aug 18, 2009
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Inside Dream Front in the waiting lobby were corrugated cardboard models of various boats. On the left is Hokule'a from Hawaii.Aug 18, 2009
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The Hokule'a visited Yokohama from Hawaii in 2007.Aug 18, 2009
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The third Bayside Area venue was at Shinko Pier, featuring Nissan Dream Front. The building looks like a large warehouse. It had exhibits and a theater.Aug 18, 2009
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Futuristic Theater BATONAug 18, 2009
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Earth Balloon HOME. Lit up at night and floats up by 20 meters.Aug 18, 2009
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Futuristic Theater BATON showed anime movie.Aug 18, 2009
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Inside Tomorrow ParkAug 18, 2009
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Entrance to Tomorrow ParkAug 18, 2009
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Across the road from Hajimari-no-Mori is Tomorrow Park, a smaller site, mainly an indoor theater for anime. Admission required.Aug 18, 2009
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Entrance to Tomorrow ParkAug 18, 2009
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Kurofune (Blackship) RestaurantAug 18, 2009
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Kurofune RestaurantAug 18, 2009
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Tanemaru on Hikone no Yoi-nyanko (alias Hiko-nyan) at at EXPO Y150 in Yokohama.Aug 18, 2009
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Tanemaru dollsAug 18, 2009
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Souvenir shopAug 18, 2009
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It crawls from one end to the other.Aug 18, 2009
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Inside ENEOS Energy Future PavilionAug 18, 2009
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Sometimes the spider would spew its web from its mouth and tail. (Actually water.)Aug 18, 2009
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Each of the spider's legs is controlled by an operator.Aug 18, 2009
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Pretty dramatic show.Aug 18, 2009
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La Machine, from France, gives a street performance a few times a day.Aug 18, 2009
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Beato Photo Studio. Beato was a pioneering photographer in Japan.Aug 18, 2009
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The start of newspaper publishing.Aug 18, 2009
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One new occupation was photographers.Aug 18, 2009
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The start of new occupations.Aug 18, 2009
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With many Western technologies brought to Yokohama, many of Japan's Western things like railroads, ice cream, photography, and publishing started in Yokohama.Aug 18, 2009
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Panel outlining the history of Yokohama since its port opening.Aug 18, 2009
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Mini theater at the Yokohama Monogatari pavilion.Aug 18, 2009
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About Townsend Harris, US Counsel.Aug 18, 2009
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Food served to Perry and his men.Aug 18, 2009
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History of Yokohama after the port opening in 1859.Aug 18, 2009
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The dawn of Japan-America relations.Aug 18, 2009
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Entrance to the Hajimari-no-Mori's main pavilion called Yokohama Monogatari (Yokohama Story).Aug 18, 2009
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Painting depicting Perry's landing at Yokohama.Aug 18, 2009
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Tanemaru, official mascot of EXPO Y150.Tanemaru as described at the official Web site: "Tanemaru embodies the spirit of the camphor tree that stands in the courtyard of the Yokohama Archives of History, watching over Japan since the opening of the country 150 years ago. In the year 2009, Tanemaru “sets sail” into the next 150 years, bearing new seeds of vitality for Asia and the rest of the world."Aug 18, 2009
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Inside the Yokohama Monogatari Pavilion which explains Yokohama's history with emphasis on Perry's visit.Aug 18, 2009
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Hajimari-no-Mori's main attraction is La Machine, a giant mechanical spider. (Photos below.)Aug 18, 2009
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Tanemaru, official mascot of EXPO Y150. It is a sprouting seed on a boat.Aug 18, 2009
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Inside Hajimari-no-Mori. It's not a huge place, but the main attraction is La Machine and the Yokohama Monogatari Pavilion.Aug 18, 2009
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Hajimari-no-Mori Gate. Aug 18, 2009
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Map of the Bayside Area which consists of several expo places, three of which required admission. Aug 18, 2009
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Ticket office at Hajimari-no-Mori. Admission for adults is 2400 yen.Aug 18, 2009
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Hajimari-no-Mori consisted of these round buildings.Aug 18, 2009
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Bayside Area's main venue is the Hajimari-no-Mori.Aug 18, 2009
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Bashamichi Station pointing the way to EXPO Y150. The expo has three areas, with the Bayside Area being the main one at the waterfront area next to the Red Brick Warehouses.Aug 18, 2009
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Bashamichi Station on the MInato Mirai Line is one of the stations closest to the expo site. It has an info counter.Aug 18, 2009
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Yokohama Port was opened to the world in 1859, making 2009 the 150th anniversary of the port's opening. To celebrate, Yokohama held EXPO Y150 during April 28 to Sept. 27, 2009.Aug 18, 2009
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More hula troupes perform. The festival also had other venues at Nippon Maru, Landmark Plaza, and Queen's Square.Aug 18, 2008
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On the roof of the Osambashi Pier, is an outdoor plaza and yet another stage. Yokohama Hawai'i FestivalAug 18, 2008
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Hula dancers wait perform on the outdoor stage.Aug 18, 2008
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The outdoor stage was the best and roomiest facility for sitting down and watching the entertainment.Aug 18, 2008
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Clothing shops and the outdoor stage can be seen in the distance.Aug 18, 2008
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At one end was the Hall Stage where more people entertained.Aug 18, 2008
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Hall StageAug 18, 2008
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Clothing stallAug 18, 2008
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This huge Osambashi Hall was filled with stalls selling mainly Hawaiian clothing.Aug 18, 2008
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C.I.Q Plaza stage where numerous hula troupes, etc., performed all day long.Aug 18, 2008
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Bruce Shimabukuro (Jake's brother) gives a ukulele workshop.Aug 18, 2008
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Another stage was in the C.I.Q Plaza. Standing room only.Aug 18, 2008
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This is what it looks like outside the Osambashi Pier. In the distance is Yamashita Park. It was here where King David Kalakaua arrived in Japan during his world tour in 1881. This fact serves as the basis for the existence of this festival.Aug 18, 2008
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Food stalls serving Hawaiian-like food.Aug 18, 2008
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Even shave ice.Aug 18, 2008
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The festival featured a few celebrities from Hawaii such as Amy Hanaiali'i who was signing autographs on her new CD.Aug 18, 2008
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First you see this small Welcome stage where keiki hula and other performances were held.Aug 18, 2008
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Entrance to Osambashi Pier in Yokohama. This is a terminal building and dock for large passenger ships. When there are no ships, the facility can be rented for various events.Aug 18, 2008
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The multi-level Osambashi Pier building is huge and goes beyond what your eye can see. The air-conditioning was quite high, making all of us sweat.Aug 18, 2008
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The 7th Yokohama Hawai'i Festival was held during July 25-27, 2008 at the huge Osambashi Pier next to Yamashita Park. Way to Osambashi. 大さん橋Aug 18, 2008
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Corridor of coat hangersJun 15, 2007
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Welcome banner.Jun 15, 2007
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BankART Studio NYK gallery showing Hokule'a photos.Jun 15, 2007
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Makeshift planetarium where they showed the stars used by Hokule'a for navigating.Jun 15, 2007
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Stern of Kama Hele (Yanmar engine hidden below)Jun 15, 2007
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During Hokule'a's stay in Yokohama, there also were various exhibitions, lectures, and events.Jun 15, 2007
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Entrance to BankART Studio NYK, a gallery complex.Jun 15, 2007
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Getting off the canoeJun 15, 2007
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Hokule'a T-shirt sold by the Hawaii Visitors Bureau (all sold out).Jun 15, 2007
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View from pierJun 15, 2007
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Other sponsorsJun 15, 2007
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RudderJun 15, 2007
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Japanese, Hawaiian, and Yanmar (sponsor) flags on the Kama Hele, escort boat for Hokule'a. (Yanmar is a marine engine maker from Shiga Prefecture.)Jun 15, 2007
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Escort ship Kama Hele (not open to visitors)Jun 15, 2007
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PierJun 15, 2007
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Close-up of steering paddle or Hoe uli, made of wood.Jun 15, 2007
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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.Jun 15, 2007
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Rudder (steering paddle or Hoe uli)Jun 15, 2007
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Talk by crew member named Dean. The interpreter was Kyoko Ikeda, Asian Pacific Leadership student.Jun 15, 2007
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Aft sailJun 15, 2007
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Above both hulls are storage bins and sleeping quarters.Jun 15, 2007
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Base of aft mast (Kia hope). The woodwork here was exquisite, and looked quite expensive.Jun 15, 2007
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FoodJun 15, 2007
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Canvas covering (kapalina) the sleeping quarters over the hull.Jun 15, 2007
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Under the bed padding (red) is storage bins, including an opening to the hull where more stuff is stored.Jun 15, 2007
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Sleeping compartment provides bed padding with a built-in pillow. Above it is the canvas covering (kapalina).Jun 15, 2007
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Covering the top of hull is a canvas covering (kapalina) fastened by rope to the safety railing (palekana). The canvas is also a tent-like roof for the sleeping quarters.Jun 15, 2007
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Canoe deck (pola)Jun 15, 2007
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Captain's dry thingsJun 15, 2007
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Galley or "da kitchen."Jun 15, 2007
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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.Jun 15, 2007
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GalleyJun 15, 2007
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Canoe deck is littered with waterproof containers for food and other essentials.Jun 15, 2007
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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.Jun 15, 2007
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Fresh food storage (onions)Jun 15, 2007
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Solar panel in the forefront. Power is used for communications equipment.Jun 15, 2007
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Female goddess on the right.Jun 15, 2007
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Kanako Uchino talks about the canoe in Japanese.Jun 15, 2007
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Male god on the left.Jun 15, 2007
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Stern. The pointy stern endpieces are called "Manu hope" in Hawaiian.Jun 15, 2007
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Holding on to the steering paddle so it doesn't bump anyone.Jun 15, 2007
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Rudder going into the waterJun 15, 2007
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Mast complemented by koinobori carp.Jun 15, 2007
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Koinobori carp streamers for a Japanese touch. These are flown in Japan during early May for Children's Day.Jun 15, 2007
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Ropes crisscross everywhere.Jun 15, 2007
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The white vertical board (the woman sitting on it) is a splash guard (called pale wai or pale kai).Jun 15, 2007
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Leis on the bow endpieces (Manu ihu).Jun 15, 2007
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BowJun 15, 2007
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First time that I've gotten this close to Hawaii's most famous canoe.Jun 15, 2007
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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.Jun 15, 2007
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The other group was at the bow listening to a talk by another crew member.Jun 15, 2007
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We were then allowed to enter the pier where Hokule'a was docked.Jun 15, 2007
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Hokule'aJun 15, 2007
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"You don't need muscle to do it. It's more mind-oriented..."Jun 15, 2007
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He showed various pictures and gave an overview of some basic concepts.Jun 15, 2007
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He showed sample parts of the boat.Jun 15, 2007
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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.)We 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.Jun 15, 2007
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First we were given life vests. The tour started with an illustrated talk by a man named Kimo.Jun 15, 2007
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Hokule'a tour guests walk on the dock to the boat. The canoe is little over 62 feet long. They only referred to the sun, moon, the stars, and ocean waves to navigate through the vast Pacific Ocean or Polynesia. This is called celestial navigation.Jun 15, 2007
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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Jun 15, 2007
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Hokule'a in Yokohama for the first time. This boat was first launched on March 8, 1975. It has become part of Hawaii's modern soul and spirit.Jun 15, 2007
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What makes this canoe so special and famous is that it was used to sail from Hawaii to Tahiti (and many other places) without any modern navigational instruments.Jun 15, 2007
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Escort ship Kama HeleJun 15, 2007
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Pukari Sanbashi Pier in Minato Mirai, Yokohama, Japan. Hokule'a docked on the left (arrived June 9, 2007).Jun 15, 2007
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Hokule'a and Kama Hele in Yokohama, June 10, 2007Jun 14, 2007
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Pukari Sanbashi Pier. Hokule'a can be seen on the left. On the right is another pier for sightseeing boats. The building in the middle is a resthouse.Jun 14, 2007
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Hokule'a at YokohamaJun 14, 2007
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Hokule'a crew on stage.Jun 14, 2007
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Nainoa introduces the rest of the crew and future Hokule'a captains being groomed to take over.Jun 14, 2007
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Nainoa Thompson gave a touching speech about Japan-Hawaii friendship, their rediscovery of Japan ("Japan is not just Tokyo"), and Hokule'a's mission.Jun 14, 2007
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In return, the crew performs the haka dance.Jun 14, 2007
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A small crowd watch the welcome ceremony. パシフィコ横浜国立大ホール前テラスJun 14, 2007
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Nainoa Thompson gives a thank you speech with Hokule'a's captains.Jun 14, 2007
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A local taiko troupe give a spectacular performance. 学校法人国際学園 星槎国際高等学校Jun 14, 2007
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Hula dancers watch the ceremonyJun 14, 2007
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Captain Blankenfeld receives a gift.Jun 14, 2007
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June 10, 2007. A formal welcoming ceremony was held the next day on an outdoor terrace near the pier. Unfortunately, it was a rainy day and attendance was much smaller than the day before. 入港歓迎セレモニーJun 14, 2007
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He actually wanted her to keep her magnificant work of art, but she wanted him to have it.Jun 14, 2007
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He folds the sheet neatly and carries it with him to a press conference which he was late in attending. An ideal Goodwill Ambassador.Jun 14, 2007
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The ceremony included hula chanting and dancing.Jun 14, 2007
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He accepts the little girl's impressive gift.Jun 14, 2007
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He poses with the girl.Jun 14, 2007
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I have never seen anyone who shook everybody's hand, signed autographs for everyone, and posed for all photographers. ナイノア・トンプソンJun 14, 2007
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The little girl was in awe and speechless.Jun 14, 2007
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He was so touched and impressed that he gave her a hug.Jun 14, 2007
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This woman put a small necklace on him.Jun 14, 2007
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He never refused to sign an autograph.Jun 14, 2007
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Finally at the end, a little girl's artwork on a sheet of cloth catches his eye.Jun 14, 2007
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He never refused to shake a hand.Jun 14, 2007
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Plus a handshake for this little guy...Jun 14, 2007
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"Here you go!"Jun 14, 2007
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He shook hands with EVERYBODY and ANYBODY.Jun 14, 2007
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The crowd was thrilled to be so close to this man full of aloha.Jun 14, 2007
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Nainoa has a habit of crouching on his knees so he can use his knee as a backing to sign autographs.Jun 14, 2007
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People line up to shake Nainoa's hand or get his autograph or take his picture.Jun 14, 2007
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Nainoa ThompsonJun 14, 2007
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Captain Blankenfeld who piloted the canoe to Yokohama.Jun 14, 2007
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Nainoa shook every single hand.Jun 14, 2007
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Finally, Nainoa Thompson makes his way from the pier and into the crowd.Jun 14, 2007
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All the crew members met applause and handshakes.Jun 14, 2007
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All the crew members were very friendly to all. This is Captain/Navigator Chadd Paishon.Jun 14, 2007
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Arrival ceremony ends and people start to leave the pier.Jun 14, 2007
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KimoJun 14, 2007
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Nainoa Thompson and other crew members get off the boat. Nainoa was on board, but was not part of the crew who brought the canoe to Yokohama.Jun 14, 2007
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Future Hokule'a Captain, Ka'iu Murphy.Jun 14, 2007
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