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Image search results - "moto"

Kameyama Castle is now headquarters to a religion called Omoto-kyo which acquired the castle property in 1919. Only stone walls and moats remain.Statue of shachihoko.

Toriimoto-juku is the sixty-third of the sixty-nine stations or shukuba post towns on the Nakasendo Road. It is the fourth Nakasendo station in Shiga (following Bamba-juku in Maibara), and one of ten Nakasendo stations in Shiga.

Kameyama Castle was built by Akechi Mitsuhide in the 16th century as his base for his conquered Tanba region.

Although the Honjin is long gone, there are a few reminders of its shukuba past. Near Ohmi Railways Toriimoto Station. Map

Statue of shachihoko roof ornament

Ohmi Railways Toriimoto Station platform

Castle compound and moat

Ohmi Railways Toriimoto Station building

Castle moat

Ohmi Railways Toriimoto Station building

Toriimoto Station building built in 1931 when the station opened and still in use.

Hiroshige's woodblock print of Toriimoto (64th post town on the Nakasendo) from his Kisokaido series.

Entrance to Omoto-kyo HQ and former castle grounds

Stone foundation

Site of Honjin Lodge

About the Tokyo Motor Show...Makuhari Messe is near Kaihin Makuhari Station on the Keiyo and Musashino Lines. The huge show occupies the entire Makuhari Messe consisting of the North, East, Center, and West Halls, and Event Hall. Admission was 1200 yen. The show sees over 1.4 million visitors.

Although this is called the 39th Tokyo Motor Show in 2005, the first motor show was held in 1954 and called the 1st All-Japan Motor Show. The venue was Hibiya Park in Tokyo. In 1964, the show was renamed "Tokyo Motor Show." The show was held annually until 1973 when the oil shock occurred. It was so severe that organizers decided to hold the show every other year. No show was held in 1974. From 1975, the show was held every other year. 2005 is actually the 50th anniversary of the motor show.

In 1958, the venue changed to Korakuen Bicycle Racing Stadium. Also in 1958, the date was changed from spring (April-May) to fall (Oct.-Nov). In 1959, the venue was switched to Harumi at the domed Tokyo International Trade Center where it would remain until 1987 when it moved to Makuhari Messe in 1989. In 1970, foreign automakers participated in the Tokyo Motor Show for the first time.

In 1999, the show combined passenger cars and motorcycles. Also, in 1999, the show for commercial vehicles was omitted and instead to be held in a separate show in alternating years starting in 2000. The motor show for passenger cars and motorcycles would continue to be held every two years from 1999. So there would be a Tokyo Motor Show every year, but the purpose would alternate between passenger cars/motorcycles and commercial vehicles.

During the 1st motor show in 1954, when most of the vehicles displayed were for commercial use, the attendance was 547,000. In 1963, it exceed 1 million over 16 days. It hovered around 1.4 million in the years following. The record attendance was attained in 1991 with over 2 million visitors during 15 days. In 2003, the total attendance was 1.424 million.

In 2000, at the first Tokyo Motor Show dedicated to commercial vehicles, attendance was a mere 177,900 over 5 days. In 2004, attendance was 248,600 over 6 days.

The ubiquitous female companions, attendants, or models that we see today started appearing at the show from as early as 1957. They do not only decorate the show, but they also reflect the fashion of the times. Their hairstyles, wardrobe, skirt length, make-up, etc. The Tokyo Motor Show is not only a showcase for cars, it is also a fashion showcase. Therefore, in this online photo gallery, you will see not only cars, but also women. Enjoy!

Nakasendo Road

Police station

Plaque

Road marker

Road marker: Go left for the Nakasendo Road or right for the Hikone Road.

The best-looking lady at the show...A Lambo of course. Lamborghini, everyone's all-time, ultimate dream car. (Besides Speed Racer's Mach 5.) This is the Murcielago.

Yakuimon Gate at the Arikawa machiya home. Emperor Meiji rested at the Arikawa home. A family still lives in this home. 有川家住宅薬医門

Main building of the Arikawa home, Toriimoto's most distinguished-looking building. This main building was built in 1759. The Arikawa family were a drug manufacturer. The home was designated as an Important Cultural Property in 2012.

Lamborghini MurcielagoNo price was listed. But if you have to ask, then it's too expensive.

Lamborghini MurcielagoOnly with a Lamborghini would I tell any pretty woman standing in front of it to move away so I can see and photograph the car better. Actually, I'm not that rude, so I just waited until she went away.

Lamborghini Murcielago. Although this is called the 39th Tokyo Motor Show in 2005, the first motor show was held in 1954 and called the 1st All-Japan Motor Show. The venue was Hibiya Park in Tokyo. In 1964, the show was renamed "Tokyo Motor Show.&quoThe best-looking rear at the show...

Kumamoto Castle before the earthquake. Unfortunately, it suffered major damage by the Kumamoto earthquake and remains closed. 熊本城

Suizenji Park 水前寺成趣園

Kusasenri park 草千里Grassy park on the periphery of Mt. Aso.

Kumamoto Castle 熊本城

Suizenji Garden, Kumamoto 水前寺成趣園Mt. Fuji

Horseback riding at Kusasenri. 草千里

Kumamoto Castle 熊本城

Aso Volcano Museum 阿蘇火山博物館

JR Kumamoto Station at night.

Modern museum inside Kumamoto Casstle

Kusasenri

JR Kumamoto Station

JR Kumamoto Station some years ago.

Views from castle tower

View of Mt. Aso

Views from castle tower

Kusasenri parking lot

Grass skiing

Moat

Grass skiing

Spectacular ropeway ride

Aso-san Ropeway 阿蘇山ロープウェー

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder. The show was held annually until 1973 when the oil shock occurred. It was so severe that organizers decided to hold the show every other year. No show was held in 1974. From 1975, the show was held every other year.The Murcielago attracted more attention.

Ropeway

Aso Crater rim

Notice the emergency shelters.

Mt. Naka-dake is Mt. Aso's most famous crater, Kumamoto 阿蘇山　中岳火口Measures 1 km wide north to south and 4 km east to west.

Mt. Naka-dake in Aso-san, Kumamoto. Measures 1 km wide north to south and 4 km east to west. 阿蘇山　中岳火口

Always smoking, Mt. Naka-dake in Aso-san, Kumamoto 阿蘇山　中岳火口

Crater rim

Sign for taking "I was here" photos.

World's largest caldera still active.

No entry

Toyota stage. In 1958, the venue changed to Korakuen Bicycle Racing Stadium. Also in 1958, the date was changed from spring (April-May) to fall (Oct.-Nov). In 1959, the venue was switched to Harumi at the domed Tokyo International Trade Center.Toyota had a large spread in the Center Hall.

Inside emergency shelter.

Spectacular rock and cliff formations.

Fantastic artwork by nature

Art of nature

Natural sculptures

Walking back instead of taking the ropeway.

Ropeway

Aso Station

Toyota Fine-X. In 1989, the show moved to Makuhari Messe. In 1970, foreign automakers participated in the Tokyo Motor Show for the first time.All the major car makers showed concept cars or prototypes. This one is by Toyota. All four wheels can turn. Makes it easy to parallel park in tight spaces, but how do you steer it?

Toyota Fine-XThe driver's seat swivels outward.

Toyota i-swingA single-seater, reminds me of a Segway with a seat. Controlled with a joystick and shifting your body weight. It has 3 wheels. If they don't allow Segways in Japan, I wonder if they would allow this on Japanese streets. Would it need a license plate? And would we need a license to operate it?

Toyota i-swingI waved to her, and she waved back...

Nissan Pivo with swivel topElectric car with a top that swivels 360˚ so you can drive forward or back without turning the car around. Seats three people. The driver sits in the middle.

I waved to her, and she waved back...

Nissan Pivo

Nissan booth

Nissan GT-R Proto

Honda Sports 4 ConceptI like this picture.

Honda Sports 4 Concept

HondaThis is what she looks like up close.

Honda Sports 4 ConceptI smiled at her, and she smiled back...

It's worth visiting Kamikochi, very scenic for Japan.

Kamikochi is accessible by bus from the Matsumoto Bus Terminal near JR Matsumoto Station.

Lots of forest.

Kappabashi Bridge and the Hotaka mountains at Kamikochi, Nagano. 河童橋と穂高連峰

Kappabashi Bridge is the focal point of Kamikochi.

View from Kappabashi Bridge over Azusa River. 梓川

Kappabashi Bridge

Kamikochi, Nagano

Honda W.O.W. ConceptHonda had nice women posing, but I was hoping they would bring out the Asimo robots to introduce the cars.

I smiled at her, but she never noticed me...

Suzuki LC. LC stands for Life Creator. These girls were dancing and hopping around the car before they settled down and posed.

Suzuki LCI looked at her, and she looked at me. I didn't wave, so she didn't wave...

Suzuki IonisA real ballerina-type model danced in front of the car. I like this picture.

Subaru 360 (from 1958). Nicknamed "Ladybug."

Subaru R1 and Subaru 360The new ladybug meets the old.

Subaru Impreza WRC 2006 PrototypeIn 2004, Subaru won the Rally Japan 2004 (the first FIA WRC hosted in Japan). The car was driven by Petter Solberg. It is a race on public roads.

Subaru

Daihatsu HVS

Daihatsu

Daihatsu SK-Tourer

Daihatsu. I smiled at her, and she smiled back...

Daihatsu

DaihatsuDaihatsu had the best show performance. The models and performers wore a variety of costumes.

DaihatsuA show worth seeing twice.

Daihatsu

Mitsubishi Motors

Mitsubishi MotorsShe attracted a big crowd of snapshooters and oglers.

Kia Sports ConceptFirst-rate model who knows how to smile.

Kia MotorsA crowd favorite. Kia (not her name) is from South Korea.

Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

Ferrari F430 SpiderLamborghini set out to build a better car than Ferrari, and he attained his goal. I like Ferrari (especially the Testarossa), but I like Lambo better.

Chevrolet Corvette ConvertibleCorvette, but why no Camaro at the show too?

Chevorlet Corvette Z06

HummerShe was charming...

General Motors Cadillac STS-VI yearn for the days when Cadillac had more elegant car names like Fleetwood, Eldorado, and Seville. Now it's all three-letter names. I can hardly remember them. And the cars look so ugly (in my opinion).

Rolls Royce Phantom

Porsche 911 CarreraRed was definitely the most popular car color at the show.

Porsche

SLR McLarenBest-looking car with gills.

BMW Z4 Coupe ConceptMatte paint finish, no gloss.

Bugatti Veyron 16.4

Volkswagen

Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen

OpelYes, some girls don't need to smile to look good.

Clarion. The ubiquitous female companions, attendants, or models that we see today started appearing at the show from as early as 1957. They do not only decorate the show, but they also reflect the fashion of the times.I approached her and she struck this pose instinctively.

ClarionDefinitely Miss Photogenic.

PanasonicAnother nice one.

PanasonicAwful costume I thought.

Fujitsu

Alpine + iPod

AlpineShe had horde of photographers crowded in front of her. But she managed to find me and smiled.

Honda S600 (1964)The Event Hall had displays of nostalgic cars from the 1950s to the 1990s. This Honda was from 1964.

Toyota Corolla (1967)The Event Hall had displays of nostalgic cars from the 1950s to the 1990s.

Daihatsu BEE (1951)The Event Hall had displays of nostalgic cars from the 1950s to the 1990s. Three wheels.

Harley-Davidson VRSCD Night RodNice curves...

Harley-Davidson FLST Heritage SoftailWorld premiere of this bike.

Harley-Davidson. In 1999, the show combined passenger cars and motorcycles. Also, in 1999, the show for commercial vehicles was omitted and instead to be held in a separate show in alternating years starting in 2000.

Harley-Davidson FXDI 35th Anniversary Super GlideWorld premiere of this bike.

Kawasaki MotorcyclesKawasaki had a bevy of leggy beauties promoting their cycles. They didn't dance, but served well to attract attention.

Kawasaki ZZR 1400 ABS motorcycleI looked at her and she smiled.

Kawasaki MotorcyclesOne of the best-looking motorcycle models.

Kawasaki MotorcyclesI wasn't one of them.

Honda Motorcycles

Honda E4-01 motorcycle

Yamaha Gen-Ryu motorcycle

Yamaha MotorcyclesYamaha's booth was the most elegant in the motorcycle section.

Suzuki Stratosphere motorcycleSuzuki put on a great show with a bunch of girls doing hip-hop dancing.

Suzuki MotorcyclesSuzuki put on a great show with a bunch of girls doing hip-hop dancing.

Suzuki Motorcycles

Yamaha MotorcyclesAt the end of the day, the companions line up in front of their booth to say goodbye. Great photo op too.

Honda MotorcyclesAt the end of the day, the companions line up in front of their booth to say goodbye. Great photo op too.

Enomoto Dairy Farm is a real dairy farm with cows and calves to produce dairy products. Their gelato is super popular and really good. Educational for kids to see live cows, what they eat, how they are milked (by machine), and where milk comes from.

Map of Enomoto Dairy Farm. Free admission. Parking available. There's a small pasture for cows, cow shed, milking machine, and gelato stand. Being next to Arakawa River, it's a popular rest stop among cyclists riding along the river. Nicknamed "Little Hokkaido."

This is the gelato stand. Long line of people on weekends and holidays. There are a few chairs inside, but most people eat outside. Open 9:30 am to 5 pm. Closed Jan. 1st–3rd. アイス売店Enomoto Dairy Farm (Enomoto Bokujo) is nicknamed "Enoboku."
Website: http://www.enoboku.com/

Gelato flavors and pricing. ¥400 for single scoop. Get the double and try two different flavors.

Milk-flavored gelato. So yummy! Eat it quickly because it melts super fast. Other flavors include matcha, strawberry, and chocolate. Comes in a cone or cup.

Enomoto Dairy Farm yogurt is made of real milk. No preservatives. Website: http://www.enoboku.com/From Ageo Station west exit, take the local bus to the Azeyoshi bus stop. Takes 30 min. Most people come by car or bicycle. Address: 736-1 Azeyoshi, Ageo, Saitama
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The calf shed is where newborn calves are raised. 育成舎

The calf shed is where calves and cows are raised until they reach adulthood.

The shed also has pigs. These are mini pigs, not baby piglets. You can touch them. The fur is stiff like a hard brush. After touching, wash your hands.

The cow shed also has many calves born recently. They first weigh 40 to 50 kg and reach adulthood in 2.5 years when they weigh up to 700 kg.

Newborn calves. They have tags indicating their birthdate.

These cows are 6 to 14 months old. At 14 months, they move to the adult cow shed for artificial insemination. The farm has 60 to 70 Holstein cows for milk.

Each cow/calf has an electronic tag for management purposes.

These adult cows will give birth soon. Do not feed any of the cows or animals. They are already well fed.

This big cow just stared at me without blinking.

Cow feed.

Kids' play area with donated tricycles, etc.

On the left is the shed for adult cows. 成牛舎

Adult male cows. 成牛舎

The adult cow she has this milking station where the cows are automatically directed to the milking machine. 授乳所

Milking machine is a robot operating 24/7. Each cow produces 20 to 30 kg of milk per day. 授乳所

The milking machine uses red light beams and sensors to detect the nipples and attach the milking tubes.

However, I noticed that the cow kept moving and couldn't stand still, so the machine had to keep trying until it attached to the nipples.

Explanation of the work done at a dairy farm. On weekends, you can pay a fee (¥2200) to try and milk a cow manually and feed some hay. Reservations required. at least two days in advance.

How milk is produced. 1. The cow's udders are disinfected. 2. The milking machine sucks out the milk to a pipe going to a tank. 3. The milk is cooled. 4. The milk is transported by tanker truck to the factory where it is processed and packaged into m

Posters explaining the work done at the dairy farm, anatomy of a cow, and the life cycle of cows. At the dairy farm, cows are fed, cow shed is cleaned, hay is made, and cows are milked.

Types of cows. The cow's excrement and urine are converted into fertilizer for growing vegetables, etc.

Rabbit with drooping ears.

Marmot that you can pet. Be sure to wash or disinfect your hands afterward.

Chickens and other birds.

Barbecue area on the left.

Calf in the pasture. 放牧場

Hay for cows.

Rolls of hay. ロール置き場

This machine quickly spins the hay roll as it wraps it with vinyl.

Rolls of hay wrapped in vinyl.

Cows and hay.

Way to the riverside flowers blooming in April to May.

The dairy farm's backyard has Arakawa River.

Behind Enomoto Dairy Farm is Arakawa River and this cycling road lined with spring flowers.

Nemophila (baby blue eyes) in late April.

Nemophila (baby blue eyes).

Rapeseed blossoms (nanohana) in late April.

Rapeseed blossoms (nanohana) were made into a maze.

Strawberry Candle flowers. Pretty name. People were allowed to pick these flowers and take it home.

Hakone-Yumoto Station, the main gateway to Hakone. Odakyu Line trains from Shinjuku and Odawara arrive here.

Hakone-Yumoto Station used to be light blue, but now off-white.

Hakone-Yumoto Station

Romance Car (Limited Express train) at Hakone-Yumoto Station

Hakone-Yumoto Station changed quite a bit since the last time I visited.

Hakone-Yumoto Station now has an overpass for pedestrians.

This is the old Hakone-Yumoto Station.

Hakone Yumoto from the overpass

Hakone Yumoto souvenir shops.

Hakone manju is famous.

At Hakone-Yumoto Station, I asked about a good place to dip into a hot spring before going back to Tokyo. A short walk across the river to Yumoto Fujiya Hotel and ¥1,800 put me in this nice outdoor bath.

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