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Closeup of Marilyn Monroe in sand. That's her dress in "The Seven Year Itch." Tottori Sand Museum.117 views
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President Theodore Roosevelt sand sculpture. Mr. Rough Rider himself. Look at how detailed it is. Notice the veins on his hand.117 views
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Hawaiian hula sand sculpture in Tottori.117 views
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Tennis player sand sculpture.116 views
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President Donald Trump as a sand sculpture in Tottori, Japan.116 views
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This sand sculpture's theme was "Hollywood" in the 1950s-60s. John Wayne, Laurel and Hardy, Lucille Ball (I think). Tottori Sand Museum in 2017.115 views
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George Washington was in two sculptures.115 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture in Tottori, Japan.110 views
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Across the road from the Tottori sand dunes is The Sand Museum exhibiting incredible giant sand sculptures. The Sand Museum opened in 2012 and it's the world's first and only museum dedicated to sand sculptures.53 viewsThe Sand Museum holds a sand sculpture exhibition from April to early January every year featuring a different country or region outside Japan. In 2017, the theme was the U.S.A.
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Hardy sand sculpture.52 views
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American astronaut.52 views
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Closeup of Marilyn Monroe sand sculpure.51 views
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Statue of Liberty Sand sculpture.51 views
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Looks like Gilligan from Gilligan's Island (Bob Denver).51 views
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Nearby was another hula sculpture still in progress. I didn't understand why he was still working on this when this USA sand sculpture exhibition would end a few days after my visit. 51 viewsThis USA sand sculpture exhibition ended on Jan. 3, 2018.
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Sculpture outside the museum entrance.50 views
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Centerpiece sand sculpture when you enter the Sand Museum.50 views
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American junk food sand sculpture. Titled "American Life."50 views
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About "Prosperity and expansion to the world."50 views
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Niagara Falls and Grand Canyon.50 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture.50 views
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American space exploration with the old Space Shuttle.50 views
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About America's Space Program.50 views
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However, the Hawaiian sculpture's explanation was disappointing. As you can see, it doesn't mention Hawaii's special relationship with Japan and the fact that hula is very popular in Japan. 50 viewsNot to mention that Tottori Prefecture also has a hot spring resort named "Hawai Onsen" (羽合温泉) where they hold a hula festival every summer.
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Here's another outdoor sand sculpture.50 views
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President Donald Trump as a sand sculpture in Tottori, Japan.50 views
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Sand Museum's 2nd floor has a cafe and gift shop.50 views
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American sports sand sculpture.49 views
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Football player sand sculpture.49 views
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It didn't depict anyone recognizable.49 views
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About "American Sports."49 views
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President Theodore Roosevelt sand sculpture in Tottori.49 views
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About American Invention and Industrialization.49 views
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Based on the novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" about slavery.49 views
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About "Uncle Tom's Cabin."49 views
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Civil War and Abe Lincoln sand sculpture.49 views
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Signing the Declaration of Independence.49 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture.49 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture. Very impressive.49 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture.49 views
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Gold Rush sand sculptures.49 views
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American Art49 views
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About "American Art"49 views
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Hawaiian sand sculpture with a surfer on a wave joined by...49 views
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President Donald Trump as a sand sculpture in Tottori, Japan.49 views
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View of the sand dunes from the Sand Museum.49 views
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The exhibition had 19 large and medium-size sculptures showcasing a major aspect of Americana, centering mostly on people. 48 views
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Laurel sand sculpture.48 views
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Lucille Ball sand sculpture. Or maybe it's Judy Garland.48 views
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The sand sculptures are made with tightly packed sand (minimal air between the grains). They don't use any adhesive. Just sand and water packed in a wooden mold, then carved.48 viewsThey don't use any reinforcing frames inside the sculptures either. So it's quite common for parts of the sculpture to fall off or break while the artist is making it.
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Tennis player and volleyball player sand sculptures.48 views
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Boxer sand sculpture.48 views
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About "American Music."48 views
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Abraham Lincoln sand sculpture.48 views
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About "Declaration of Independence."48 views
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Gold Rush sand sculptures.48 views
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"The Wild West" sand sculpture.48 views
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"The Wild West" sand sculpture.48 views
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"The Wild West"48 views
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About the "The Wild West."48 views
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Outside the museum were a few medium-size sculptures. 48 views
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Complete with tikis.48 views
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Sand Museum entrance.47 views
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Entrance to exhibition area.47 views
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It takes a few weeks to complete a large sculpture. After the exhibition ends, the sculptures are sadly destroyed and the sand is reused for the next exhibition.47 views
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Behind the Hollywood sculpture was the New York sculpture.47 views
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About New York Sand sculpture.47 views
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Football player sand sculpture.47 views
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Ella Fitzgerald sand sculpture.47 views
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The theme for this was "Prosperity and expansion to the world" with the Panama Canal as one example.47 views
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Rear part of the museum.47 views
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Toward the rear of the museum was Mt. Rushmore in sand.47 views
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About "Civil War and Abraham Lincoln."47 views
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Signing the Declaration of Independence, sand sculpture in Tottori.47 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture.47 views
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About "Gold Rush."47 views
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Native Americans sand sculpture.47 views
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About "Native Americans."47 views
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Andy Warhol sand sculpture complete with cans of Campbell soup.47 views
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Hula dancers. Nice that Hawaii was the only US state that got its own sculpture. Very appropriate since it's the closest one to Japan.47 views
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Sand Museum's gift shop also sold Hawaiian goods.47 views
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Sand Museum entrance had a sculpture of a dog since 2018 was the Year of the Dog.46 views
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The sculptures were created by professional sand sculptors (didn't know there was such an occupation) mostly from overseas.46 views
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Ben Franklin.46 views
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Mt. Rushmore sand sculpture.46 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture.46 views
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware" sand sculpture.46 views
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George Washington sand sculpture.46 views
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Gold Rush sand sculptures.46 views
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Bison46 views
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Sand Museum entrance.45 views
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Inside the Sand Museum in Tottori. Giant sand sculptures all representing the USA.45 views
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Charlie Chaplin45 views
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John Wayne sand sculpture.45 views
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About "Hollywood."45 views
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Hamburger and ice cream float.45 views
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About "American Life."45 views
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Thomas Edison, American inventor.45 views
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George Washington was in two sculptures.45 views
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This pit in the middle features a water-related sculpture.45 views
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Native American sand sculpture. Very realistic.45 views
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"The Wild West" sand sculpture.45 views
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Outside the museum were a few medium-size sculptures. This was the Hawaiian one protected by a tarp.45 views
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USA sand sculptors.45 views
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American music, especially jazz. Looks like Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, and Preservation Hall in New Orleans.44 views
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Thomas Edison, American inventor sand sculpture.44 views
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Abraham Lincoln sand sculpture.44 views
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Wildlife44 views
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Bear44 views
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Devil's Tower in sand.43 views
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The Sand Museum is a short bus ride from JR Tottori Station.42 views
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