 Last additions - KANAGAWA 神奈川県 |
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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Miss Yokohama also took part in the arrival ceremonies.Jun 14, 2007
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Conch shell blowerJun 14, 2007
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Crew members hug each other.Jun 14, 2007
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Former Yokozuna Akebono (blue shirt) and his family were also on the pier. (Wife and daughter in orange.)Jun 14, 2007
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Hokule'a crew dance on the canoe.Jun 14, 2007
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Royal Order of Kamehameha I leave the pier.Jun 14, 2007
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Royal Order of Kamehameha IJun 14, 2007
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Royal Order of Kamehameha I wear red and gold capes.Jun 14, 2007
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Hula dancersJun 14, 2007
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Hula dancers take part in arrival ceremonies.Jun 14, 2007
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Captain Bruce Blankenfeld places a lei on the bow.Jun 14, 2007
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Crowd on the waterfront near the pier.Jun 14, 2007
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Hokule'a arrival ceremoniesJun 14, 2007
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Hokule'a crew membersJun 14, 2007
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The Royal Order of Kamehameha I take part in arrival ceremonies. 入港式Jun 14, 2007
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Welcome banner from YanmarJun 14, 2007
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Koinobori carp streamers adorn Hokule'a. A great Japanese touch.Jun 14, 2007
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Escort ship Kama Hele flying the Japanese, Hawaiian, and Yanmar flags at Yokohama.Jun 14, 2007
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Pulling Hawaii's most famous canoe to dock.Jun 14, 2007
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Under overcast skies, Hokule'a docks.Jun 14, 2007
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Escort ship (powered by a Yanmar engine) Kama Hele also docks soon afterward.Jun 14, 2007
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Hula dancersJun 14, 2007
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A rope is thrown to the dock from Hokule'a.Jun 14, 2007
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Hokule'a arrives right on schedule at 11 am on June 9, 2007. Yokohama is its last stop.Jun 14, 2007
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Conch shell blowers signal the canoe's arrival.Jun 14, 2007
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Hokule'a nears the dock.Jun 14, 2007
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Nearing Pukari Sanbashi Pier. The question was, which side of the pier would it dock? (Was going the other side so I rushed over to the other side.)Jun 14, 2007
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Hokule'a and Yokohama Bay Bridge in the background.Jun 14, 2007
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One sail unraveled.Jun 14, 2007
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They wanted to prove that the original native Hawaiians were able to sail between Tahiti to Hawaii on purpose, and that they did not land on Hawaii by accident.Jun 14, 2007
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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. Extremely few people can do this, and the Hawaiians are learning this skill of long-ago.Jun 14, 2007
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Hokule'a already in sight well before 11 am when it was scheduled to dock.Jun 14, 2007
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Hokule'a and escort ship Kama Hele. 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 14, 2007
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People crowd the waterfront near Pukari Sanbashi Pier.Jun 14, 2007
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People crowd the waterfront near Pukari Sanbashi Pier.Jun 14, 2007
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June 9, 2007. Hula dancers rush to Pukari Sanbashi Pier where the Hokule'a canoe is to dock. ぷかりさん橋Jun 14, 2007
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A crowd of a few hundred on hand to greet Hokule'a's arrival.Jun 14, 2007
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Chidori-ren at Yamato Awa OdoriJul 17, 2006
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Yamato Awa OdoriJul 17, 2006
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I kept chasing them along the parade route and got these great shots.Jul 17, 2006
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They are actually members of the Maritime Self-Defense Force based in Atsugi.Jul 17, 2006
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Their dance moves were outstanding.Jul 17, 2006
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The men in Chidori-ren.Jul 17, 2006
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They were in great physical condition.Jul 17, 2006
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Woman drummerJul 17, 2006
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Chidori-ren was my favorite of all.ちどり連Jul 17, 2006
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Yamato Awa OdoriHeld in late July, Kanagawa Pref.Jul 17, 2006
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Chidori-ren troupeちどり連Jul 17, 2006
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A fool's dance.Jul 17, 2006
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Mime act depicting a kiteJul 17, 2006
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End of the parade route.Jul 17, 2006
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The festival/parade starts before dark.Jul 17, 2006
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Spectators wait for the parade to begin.Jul 17, 2006
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Main drag and shopping arcade called Yamato Chuo-dori大和中央通りJul 17, 2006
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Balloons, souvenirs and trinkets sold near the train station.Jul 17, 2006
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Yamato StationJul 17, 2006
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Pre-festival event held in the afternoon, Yamato Awa OdoriJul 17, 2006
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Kanagawa Prefecture's largest Awa Odori is held annually during the last weekend in July in this city of Yamato. Preview event near Yamato Station.Jul 17, 2006
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Octagonal 5-story pagoda 八角五重塔 (中興塔)Apr 16, 2006
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Road marker related to Kobo Daishi.Apr 16, 2006
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Entrance to octagonal 5-story pagoda (Photos not allowed inside). It's a ferro-concrete building with no windows nor observation deck or balcony.Apr 16, 2006
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Fudo-mon Gate and Prayer and Peace Monument 不動門 「祈りと平和」の像Apr 16, 2006
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Inside Dai-hondo main hall at Kawasaki Daishi. Kobo Daishi (Kukai 774-835), the founder of the Shingon Buddhism is enshrined. The Goma kito fire prayer is held here a few times every morning and afternoon. 大本堂Apr 16, 2006
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Hanamatsuri, pouring sweet tea over the baby Buddha.Apr 16, 2006
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Serving sweet tea for free for all.Apr 16, 2006
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Hanamatsuri at Kawasaki Daishi.Apr 16, 2006
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Hanamatsuri, Buddha's Birthday (April 8). This small baby Buddha statue was placed inside the main hall at Kawasaki Daishi.Apr 16, 2006
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Kawasaki Daishi Temple, Dai-hondo main worship hall 大本堂Apr 16, 2006
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Path to main worship hall 大本堂Apr 16, 2006
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Daishi Nakamise is famous for rock-candy cutting (Tontoko Ame). They use a knive to cut the long sliver of candy on a wooden cutting board to make a loud chopping noise.op, always banging the knifeApr 16, 2006
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Daruma and maneki nekoApr 16, 2006
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DarumaApr 16, 2006
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Lots of daruma shopsApr 16, 2006
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Daruma shopApr 16, 2006
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Daishi Nakamise shopping arcade leads to the temple.Apr 16, 2006
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Lollipop maker, very popularApr 07, 2006
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Male and female lollipops (mass produced). Cute, but we all prefer the real thing, right?Apr 07, 2006
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Handmade male/female lollipops for 600 yen eachApr 07, 2006
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Lollipops (mass produced)The wrapping is printed with a prayer for conceiving.Apr 07, 2006
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DanceApr 07, 2006
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Now this is a work of art. Bid at least 3,000 yen please...A Japanese woman bought this, but no takers for the mochi phallus (also 3,000 yen minimum).Apr 07, 2006
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Long line at the lollipop stand...Apr 07, 2006
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Even a rock band played...They played '70s rock.Apr 07, 2006
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Look, this one even has wrinkles (probably flaccid).Yes, he actually said that. Apr 07, 2006
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Male and female made of mochi. Both were offerings at the shrine.Apr 07, 2006
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Two for the price of one!!Apr 07, 2006
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Not exactly a work of art, but...Apr 07, 2006
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Hula and cherry blossomsApr 07, 2006
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Hula and cherry blossomsApr 07, 2006
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Items for the auction's climax...Apr 07, 2006
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Hula and cherry blossomsApr 07, 2006
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Male and female made of mochi (1000 yen)Apr 07, 2006
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Phallus daikon radish auction, minimum bid 200 yenAll the daikon they were carving earlier in the day were sold at an auction. Most were sold for a few hundred yen. They even had an English interpreter (woman on left) so foreigners could bid too.Apr 07, 2006
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Hula dancing at a phallus festival?? (Click photo to learn why.)Because hula can also be considered as a sexually-suggestive dance. The way they sway the hips, etc., can be sexy enough to stir up your loins...Apr 07, 2006
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HulaApr 07, 2006
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Back at the shrineApr 07, 2006
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Ceremony back at the shrineApr 07, 2006
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