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Muscular maid at Tokyo Marathon 2008402 views
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Sculpture of Lady Murasaki Shikibu.402 views
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Lovely402 views
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Oil-painted card of Mt. Fuji. This is my favorite oil-painted postcard in my collection. The artist painted a few other cards like it. The artist's name was not signed, unfortunately. But the painting style is distinct.402 viewsI can't define what fine art is, but I know it when I see it.
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Autumn flowers at Lake Yogo, a small scenic lake next to northern Lake Biwa.402 views
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Chidorigafuchi lit up at night.401 views
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Nebuta float and haneto dancers. Also see the video at YouTube.401 viewsMitama Mtasuri at Yasukuni Shrine.
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Profiles of Western Forces401 views
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Woman with two flowers. She's holding the flowers in a cross or "X" mark. I wouldn't call that a good way to hold flowers (unless you're a hula dancer).401 views
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Old New Year's decorations to be burned400 views
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Engetsukyo Bridge, symbol of Ritsurin Park. 栗林公園 偃月橋400 views
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Tottori Sand Dunes looked like this when I first visited years ago. The shape does not seem to change.400 views
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Other more modern planes and helicopters are on display in the main exhibition hall. This is a North American T6G.400 views
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Asakusa: White elephant is usually present during Hanamatsuri. On the day before the Buddha's mother Queen Maya gave birth, she dreamed that a white elephant entered her womb.400 views
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Saga Castle palace, rebuilt in 2004 after 3 years of construction. 佐賀城本丸歴史館399 viewsThis is a magnificent and accurate reconstruction of the palace built by the 11th Saga lord, Nabeshima Naomasa, in 1838 after a fire razed the castle.
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Winter-flowering cherry blossoms, Nishi-Arai Daishi, Tokyo 寒桜399 views
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Konomiya Shrine holds the Hadaka (Naked or Nude) Festival in early March, or Jan. 13 of the lunar calendar. Men in loincloths parade around the streets until they reach the shrine.399 viewsA Sacred Man (Shin-otoko) also appears in the shrine and the men try to touch him before he slips into the shrine's window. The festival's real name is Naoi-shinji 儺追神事 which is a rite to dispel bad luck. Photo: Nearest station is JR Inazawa Station on the Tokaido Line. 稲沢駅
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Tokyo and the Kanto region's largest tulip field attains full bloom every mid-April. The Tulip Matsuri Festival is held for about 10 days, covering two weekends. 399 viewsIt comes on the heels of Hamura's Sakura Matsuri held in early April along the Tamagawa River. On the weekend, free shuttle buses from Hamura Station take you to the tulip field. Closest station is Hamura Station (East Entrance) on the JR Ome Line. 羽村駅
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Members of the Toronto Shiga Kenjinkai dance goshu ondo.399 views
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Bin-temari come in different sizes and an infinite number of threaded-ball designs. It also makes a great wedding gift since the round shape symbolizes harmony of the heart and family. You can also clearly see inside. 中がよく（仲良く）見える399 views
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Oiran dances with her kamuro attendants398 views
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SAN DIEGO (May 25, 2008) A fire aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) caused cable damage in a shipboard training classroom.398 viewsSAN DIEGO (May 25, 2008) A fire aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) caused cable damage in a shipboard training classroom. George Washington is in San Diego for damage assessment and repairs following an at sea fire on May 22. U.S. Navy photo (Released)
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Go left or right...397 viewsDisobey the sign and go right to visit the main beach.
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Stairs to Kakegawa Castle tower397 views
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The giant penis also arrives at the shrine as it spins around behind the397 views
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Fire Team Leader, Machinery Repairman 2nd Class William Neault, guides his team into Hangar Bay 3 aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73).397 viewsPACIFIC (May 22, 2008) Fire Team Leader, Machinery Repairman 2nd Class William Neault, guides his team into Hangar Bay 3 aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). The comprehensive firefighting effort extinguished all fires while limiting shipboard damage and preventing any serious injuries for the crew. The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are currently under investigation as the ship continues on course for San Diego. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Delano (Released)
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Zoo train to Tama Zoo along the Keio Tama Dobutsu Koen Line.397 views
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Asashoryu gets thrown396 views
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Juryo sumo match396 views
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White weeping cherry blossoms396 views
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The ball is actually hollow like a balloon. It is inserted into the bottle in a deflated state, then expanded into a ball. The museum also has a fascinating video showing how temari is made.396 views
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Close-up of rowers at Asahi Regatta395 views
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Yes, it's Doraemon as fireworks. This lasted briefly before it snuffed out. I heard that they have this every year for this Yuge Fire Festival.395 views
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Cleanup.395 views
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Kiso River with Inuyama Castle in the distance394 views
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Kumamoto Castle 熊本城394 views
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Old minka house on Mt. Mitake, Tokyo394 views
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Kamuro394 views
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Entrance to Kibogaoka Park during the Sports Recreation Shiga 2008 festival during Oct. 18-21, 2008. It's an annual event held in a different prefecture. People from all 47 prefectures and South Korea participate in tournaments for 18 sports.394 views
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Ashikaga Flower Park is home to one of Japan's largest wisteria trellis and numerous wisteria trees/vines. Besides purple wisteria, it also boasts white and yellow wisteria. Entrance to the park..394 views
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Juryo Division dohyo-iri ring-entering ceremony393 views
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The procession basically consists of two columns: The Hon-retsu which includes the procession's highest-ranking official called Chokushi. It consists of men. The second and longer column is the Saio-dai-retsu consisting of women.393 views
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Kamaishi Dai-Kannon. She holds a fish.393 views
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The maid costume is all the rage in Japan, for several years now.393 views
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SAN DIEGO (Aug. 19, 2008) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead speaks to Sailors and Marines during an all-hands call aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in San Diego.393 viewsSAN DIEGO (Aug. 19, 2008) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead speaks to Sailors and Marines during an all-hands call aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in San Diego. CNO spoke about the importance of the upcoming forward deployment of George Washington to the western Pacific and the role of Sailors as ambassadors for the Navy and the nation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini M. Jones/Released)
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View from Iwakuni Castle392 viewsKintai-kyo Bridge is visible.
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Honda E4-01 motorcycle392 views
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Kameyama Castle was built by Akechi Mitsuhide in the 16th century as his base for his conquered Tanba region.392 views
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Maruoka Castle tower392 views
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Kaminarimon-dori street392 views
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Spare thatch, Ainokura392 views
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Cannon392 views
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Tagata Shrine grounds during the Honen Festival.392 views
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Her customer smokes the pipe.392 views
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Green Park Santo was the site for the Ozumo Maibara Basho or Maibara Exhibition Sumo Tournament on Oct. 17, 2008. It was nice sunny day. Banners with the name of famous sumo wrestlers (rikishi) were up. グリーンパーク山東392 views
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Maibara Basho sumo booklet.392 views
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The festival started at 11:30 am with the Saio princess carried on a palanquin arriving at a small park called Yume no Ogawa next to Ono Elementary School. 392 views
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6. Hahha Kudoki ハッハくどき391 views
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Sanja Festival391 views
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Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is near this JR Inari Station on the Nara Line, a 5-min. train ride from Kyoto Station. Also near Fushimi-Inari Station on Keihan Line.391 views
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A "darn it" look on his face390 views
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Kobuntei Villa, fusuma sliding door with painting of plum trees390 views
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I was shooting like rapid-fire continuous mode.390 views
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ASIMO show at the Honda showroom in Tokyo.390 views
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CORONADO, Calif. (Aug. 21, 2008) The crew of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) mans the rails as the ship departs Naval Air Station North Island.390 viewsCORONADO, Calif. (Aug. 21, 2008) The crew of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) mans the rails as the ship departs Naval Air Station North Island. George Washington will replace the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier operating from Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephanie Tigner (Released)
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Yoro Station on the Yoro Railway Line which starts at Ogaki in Gifu and ends in Kuwana in Mie.390 views
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Chikubushima is also home to Tsukubusuma (Chikubushima) Shrine which is also a National Treasure. Until 1868 when Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines were required to be separate, the shrine was part of Hogonji temple.389 views
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Sumo exhibition matches with lower division Makushita wrestlers.389 viewsA retirement ceremony for an important sumo wrestler includes a variety of activities besides the actual ceremony of cutting away the topknot. It involves almost the entire Japan Sumo Association, and most wrestlers in the top three divisions (Makushita, Juryo, and Makunouchi) also appear in exhibition matches.
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Chigo children wearing an elaborate crown with the signs of the eto Oriental Zodiac. Nikko389 viewsNikko Grand Spring Festival in May.
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Sumo ring and suspended roof (no pillars).389 views
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Hiko-nyan in Hawaii!!389 views
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Also called Tsukioka Castle (月岡城), Kaminoyama Castle is today a 1982 reconstruction of the castle tower near the original site. The castle as seen from the train.389 views
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I was amazed to see Mos Burger back in business so soon. It was another sign of a very progressive recovery.389 views
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Rear view388 views
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Hanakawa do Sukeroku, a favorite son of Asakusa and famed womanizer. He was loved by the people since he sided with the weak and defeated the strong. Made into a kabuki character. 花川戸助六 意休388 views
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Japan's largest Buddha statue in Todaiji. National Treasure.388 views
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Great show388 views
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Map of central Otsu and lakefront. It is quite easy to walk or bicycle along the lake shore in central Otsu, starting from Hama-Otsu.388 views
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Ready to pounce on the winner387 views
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Harakiki Maru. Square where the samurai committed harakiri or seppuku. The well seen in the upper right may have been where the head was washed. The building on the right was actually a defensive post.387 views
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A symbol of Osaka and one of Japan's largest reconstructed castles. Originally built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1583. 387 viewsThe castle tower was reconstructed in 1931 and underwent major renovation during 1995-97 and serves as a very modern history museum. Closest station is Osaka-jo Koen Station.
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Monorail to Chiba Koen Station 千葉公園駅387 views
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Warlord banners387 views
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It was a pretty cold day, and these men were drinking all afternoon.387 views
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She was definitely the focal point of the procession before they started using a celebrity to play the daimyo. They past Yumoto Station in the background in the Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu Procession.387 views
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Danger! Do not Jump in River386 views危険！川へ飛び込まないでください。- The red characters read "Kiken!" (Danger!), and the black characters say "Kawa e tobi komanaide kudasai." "Kawa" is river, "tobi komi" is to jump or dive in.
This at the famous Dotonbori canal in central Osaka where it is a popular place for fanatical baseball fans to jump in whenever the local baseball team (Hanshin Tigers) wins big. The river is quite polluted and littered with trash (though recently cleaned up by the city). During the Soccer World Cup in 2002, several hundred people jumped in the water when the Japan team won a crucial game.
Place: Dotonbori, Osaka.
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Lord Ii Naomasa, a right-hand man of Tokugawa Ieyasu and major ally in the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600. Based in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture. 井伊直政 徳川家康 江戸入府386 views
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Makunochi dohyo-iri ring-entering ceremony386 views
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Sumo scoreboard. The names of all the wrestlers are displayed in the order of the sumo matches (from right to left). The winner is indicated with a red lamp. Names of sumo wrestlers absent from the tournament (due to injury, etc.) are listed on the far le386 views
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Little Dot are white flowers with a yellow dot at the center. リットルドット386 views
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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 25 2008) Capt. J.R. Haley, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), addresses the family, friends, and media in attendance for George Washington's arrival at Fleet Activities Yokosu386 viewsYOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 25 2008) Capt. J.R. Haley, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), addresses the family, friends, and media in attendance for George Washington's arrival at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. George Washington's arrival from its former homeport of Norfolk, Va., marks the beginning of its role as the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Peter D. Lawlor/Released)
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The daimyo feudal lord in Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu Procession.386 views
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This is an autograph by Shiga Governor Kada Yukiko who visited the Ninja House on April 24, 2009. In red reads "Mottainai," her motto meaning "Wasteful," in reference to spending of tax dollars.386 views
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Finally on the main road to Tagata Shrine. Half the road is blocked off for the procession.385 views
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Tagata Jinja banners.385 views
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Cherry Dance, Kyoto.385 views
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At the end, we sang Biwako Shuko no Uta (Lake Biwa Rowing Song). The party ended at 9:30 pm.385 views
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A saucy little Geisha. The pose is good.385 views
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Patriotic Maiko. Card designed to encourage soldiers on the front line. Notice that her sleeves are so long that you can see her right sleeve touch the ground. That's the kimono of a maiko. This is a modern postcard reproduction.385 views
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The manga follows Jack Ohara, a fictitious Japanese-American stationed aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73), as he experiences life on the carrier and arrives for the first time in Japan.385 viewsYOKOSUKA, Japan (June 8, 2008) Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class James Verton hands a copy of the manga "CVN 73" to a Japanese citizen during the initial distribution of the comic book outside Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka. The manga follows Jack Ohara, a fictitious Japanese-American stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), as he experiences life on the carrier and arrives for the first time in Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew R. White (Released)
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They are measuring the height of the hop.385 views
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Children's sumo. Zama had a variety of side events.384 views
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Oda Nobunaga384 viewsIn the Azuchi Castle Museum (Azuchi Jokaku Shiryokan)
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Monument marking the site where the Sekigahara battle started at 8 am on Sept. 15, 1600 (Oct. 21 Western calendar) with Ii Naomasa firing upon Ukita Hideie.384 views
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Sugamo Jizo-dori shopping street 巣鴨地蔵通り商店街「おばあちゃんの原宿」384 views
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Almost everyone got up to dance the goshu ondo. It's like a bon dance peculiar to Shiga. Also see the video at YouTube.384 views
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Smiling Maiko Standing. Great smile. This is the same woman in the card where two maiko are holding the Japanese flag.384 views
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Sapporo Snow Festival in Sapporo, Hokkaido is held for about a week in early Feb. These are photos of the 61st Sapporo Snow Festival held during Feb. 5-11, 2010. The main festival site is at Odori Park anchored on the east end by Sapporo TV Tower. 384 viewsI started exploring this site from here.
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Poster for Setsubun in Feb. 2001. The following photos are from Feb. 3, 2001.384 views
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Do Not Enter383 viewsThis sign is similar to the preceding one. The middle column of characters has the word "kōji" （工事） which means construction. So the sign means, "Danger: No entry except for authorized construction workers."
Place: Mikuni-cho, Fukui Pref.
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The Saio-dai Retsu column begins. Consists of all women, highlighted by the Saio-dai Princess.383 views
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Ohara Hadaka Matsuri383 views
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Myozenji is a Buddhist temple of the Jodo Shinshu sect, the most common sect in Shirakawa-go.383 views
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Entrance to Ukimido Floating Temple, which is actually Mangetsu-ji temple. Admission is 300 yen. Hours: 8 am - 5 pm. Buses run from Katata Station. Parking available. 満月寺 浮御堂 MAP383 views
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Sailors watch the pier while manning the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during the ship's final departure from Fleet Activities Yokosuka.383 viewsYOKOSUKA, Japan (May 28, 2008) Sailors watch the pier while manning the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during the ship's final departure from Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Kitty Hawk is returning to the United States for decommissioning after 10 years of service in Fleet Activities Yokosuka and will soon be relieved by the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brendan Morgan (Released)
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Asashoryu exchanges a few words382 viewsAfter the practice was over at 11 am, the sole yokozuna went over to the council.
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Tsu Castle, Ushitora turret382 views
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Mushroom382 viewsProbably not edible.
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Their theme was "games" like roulette.382 views
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Ubaga Mochi, famous Kusatsu confection.382 views
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McDaniel's Cushion are dark pink flowers. ﾏｯｸﾀﾞﾆｴﾙｸｯｼｮﾝ382 views
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Chief Aviation Machinist Mate David Lyman gives his newborn daughter Emily a kiss during a ceremony for the arrival of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) to its new home port in Japan.382 viewsYOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 25, 2008) Chief Aviation Machinist Mate David Lyman gives his newborn daughter Emily a kiss during a ceremony for the arrival of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) to its new home port in Japan. George Washington and Carrier Air Wing 5 will now operate from Fleet Activities Yokosuka as the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin S. O'Brien/Released)
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SAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2008) Sailors man the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during the ship's departure from Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego.382 viewsSAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2008) Sailors man the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during the ship's departure from Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego. George Washington departed San Diego en route to Yokosuka, Japan, where it will replace the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Anthony R. Martinez/Released)
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Jonai Bridge to Karatsu Castle381 views城内橋
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Kobuntei Villa381 views
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Seibu Ikebukuro Line Yokoze Station. Get off here for an easy walk to Hitsujiyama Park where the Shibazakura moss pink hill is. A tourist info office is on the left. 西武池袋線横瀬駅381 views
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Goshu ondo381 views
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Wooden ad sign for aspirin.381 views
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Family and friends gather at the pier to greet Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as it pulls into its new operating base Fleet Activities Yokosuka.381 viewsYOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 25 2008) Family and friends gather at the pier to greet Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as it pulls into its new operating base Fleet Activities Yokosuka. George Washington's arrival from its former homeport of Norfolk, Va., marks the beginning of its role as the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Peter D. Lawlor/Released)
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She stood out from the rest by being so open and smiling at everyone. Her bib is on her rear.381 views
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Zaiji Hachiman Shrine also has wisteria which bloom in early May. Planted by Todo Kagemori, the founder of the Todo clan in the 14th century.381 views
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Edo Scenes: 3. Edo no Nigiwai (Liveliness of Edo) 江戸の賑わい380 viewsDancers: 竜也、英子、万り
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Singers and musicians380 views
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Oiran drinks sake.380 views
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School uniform380 views
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Sensoji temple's Kaminarimon Gate. There's a large road in front and also a large paved area where festivals are held. 雷門380 views
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After a bath. That's what it looks like. She was another very photogenic woman.380 views
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Cheek-to-Cheek. One of my favorite postcards. I wonder if they were sisters. Real-photo postcard with no divided back. The actual card is more yellowed, but I bleached it with Photoshop.380 views
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Line to board the free shuttle bus from Tsuruga Station to Kehi no Matsubara Beach.379 viewsThe waiting time was minimal since buses kept coming often. They chartered buses from numerous bus companies.
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Barbaros is the most famous troupe, sponsored by Nakamise shopping mall.379 viewsThey had 300 members parading.
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Sekigahara Warland379 views
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Asashoryu collects a big paycheck.379 views
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Suo-Oshima is the third largest island in the Seto Inland Sea and slightly smaller than the Hawaiian island of Lanai. Population is almost 20,000. The island looks like a goldfish and easily accessible by bus/taxi from the mainland via Ohashi Bridge.379 viewsClosest train station is Obatake Station not far from Iwakuni.
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Kiba Park with Kiba Kakunori sign. Traditional folk performances are held on the same day as Koto Ward's Citizen's Festival in mid-Oct. So the park is quite crowded.378 views
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"Watakushi, umare mo sodachi mo Katsushika, Shibamata desu..." (I was born and raised in Shibamata, Katsushika Ward) If this opening line sounds familiar, you must be one of the many ardent fans of Tora-san movies.378 views
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On the main road.378 views
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Hama-rikyu Onshi Teien Gardens is a waterfront garden built by the Tokugawa shoguns in the 17th century. 378 viewsDuring the Meiji Period, it became a Detached Palace for the Imperial family who gave the garden to the Tokyo in 1945. It used to have duck-hunting grounds. It was also the site of the Enryokan State Guesthouse where foreign dignitaries stayed such as former US president Ulysses Grant and Hawaii's King David Kalakaua.
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Otsu Festival poster378 views
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Another view from the top of the bridge years ago. Sadly, it doesn't bloom like this anymore.377 views
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Asashoryu greets the council upon entry377 views
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With okami-san377 views
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Chikubushima is Lake Biwa's most famous, historic, and sacred island. National Historic Site MAP377 views
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Oiran Dochu procession, Tokyo377 views
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Tulips everywhere. The Tulip Festival started in 1988 when a group started a flower and greenery campaign in the city.377 views
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Taume rice planters at the Taga Taisha Rice-planting Festival. 田植女377 views
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Laughing Geisha with umbrella. The sender probably wrote about his incredible adventures in Japan. Postmarked 1904 from Yokohama addressed to Hamburg, Germany. The actual card is more yellowed and almost brown, but I bleached it with Photoshop.377 views
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Teruha sitting.377 viewsHer name was Teruha and she appeared in many postcards. She's probably still in her teens in this photo. She was born in 1896 in Osaka and worked as a geisha in Shimbashi, Tokyo before becoming a Buddhist priest in Kyoto. Read more about her interesting life by James A. Gatlin at geikogallery.com.
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Gifu Castle on Mt. Kinkazan as seen from the Nagara River. In the foreground is Nagaragawa Onsen Spa. Commanding a strategic viewpoint of the entire city, Mt. Kinkazan must have looked like an obvious place to build a castle.376 views
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Atomic Bomb Dome376 views
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The ceremony opens with taiko drum beating on the sumo ring.376 views
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Governor Kada teaches us how to dance the Goshu Ondo, a native dance of Shiga. She spoke in both Japanese and English again. Also see the video at YouTube.376 views
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JR Sendai Station on the west side (Nishi-guchi). This is the main side. There is a tourist information office inside the station where you can pick up maps and pamphlets, maybe in English too.376 views
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Beware of Wild Monkeys375 views野生の猿にご注意 - "Yasei no saru ni go-chūi." "Yasei" means wild, and "saru" is monkey. Japan has a substantial population of wild monkeys which can be very aggressive in foraging for food, especially at tourist spots. They often steal food (sweets, etc.) from tourist shops and commonly grab any paper or plastic bag that you are carrying. If you see wild monkeys, you should not feed them nor carry any bags with your hands.
The sign also says "We cannot be responsible for any accidents caused by wild monkeys."
Place: Mt. Hiei Driveway, Kyoto.
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White Heron Dance375 views
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Laughing Geisha with cowboy hat & cigar. This must be the most humorous pose she created. Those tourists must've gotten a big kick when they saw this card. A geisha from the wild, wild West. Even today, it elicits an affectionate laugh. One of my375 views
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During early Aug., JR Yamagata Station has a Hanagasa Matsuri billboard above the turnstile as you get out.375 views
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Kochi Castle tower374 views
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Makunouchi dohyo-iri374 views
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Seto Inland Sea as seen from Megishima, Kagawa Pref.374 views
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Colorful koi carp fish in Bishamon-numa Pond, Fukushima Pref. 毘沙門沼374 viewsBandai-Asahi National Park
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Yabusame archer374 views
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No Bicycle/Motorcycle Parking373 views駐輪禁止 - "Chūrin kinshi" in red characters mean two-wheeled vehicles cannot park here. In blue characters, it says "jitensha" (bicycles) and "ōtobai" (motorcycles and motor scooters).
Place: Street corner near a train station in Tokyo.
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Site where the battle started and Mt. Matsuo in the background.373 views
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The giant phallus in front Tagata Shrine's Honden main hall.373 views
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The Wedded Rocks are actually a type of torii gate for worshipping the Okitama Sacred Stone in the ocean.373 views
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Bride arrives at the groom's house.373 views
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Battleship gun, life-size.373 views
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Entrance to Tagata Shrine crowded with people waiting for the procession to arrive.372 views
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Spectacular kimono372 views
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Entertainment started with taiko drumming.372 views
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A big mahalo to Hula Halau 'O Kamuela for traveling all the way to Ikaho and making us all happy with their hula. I have already given free copies of these photos (and more) to the performers through Kau'i and Kunewa.372 views
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Cherry blossoms along Seta River in Otsu, Lake Biwa's only outflowing river.372 views
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Ikyu, the villain. 花川戸助六 意休371 views
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Hakata dolls are Fukuoka's most famous souvenir. There are all kinds and they suit almost any budget.371 views
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Laying the red carpet for the main event.371 views
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Psst, wanna know a secret? Kitain Temple, Kawagoe371 views
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Sekigahara Battlefield, now occupied mainly by rice paddies, a school, and homes. 関ヶ原古戦場371 views
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Votice tablets written with people's wishes for love, sex, and babies.371 views
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Rear and side views. Nice side and back shot of a kimono woman. Can't see any wedding ring, but she looks married.371 views
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The two Biwako Otsu Tourist Ambassadors for 2010, Inoue Madoka and Nagata Megumi. Selected from among 21 applicants in April 2010. For one year, their job is to promote tourism in Otsu. びわ湖大津観光大使：井上まどか、永田めぐみ371 views
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Closeup of cracked barrel 割れた砲370 views
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Musashimaru souvenirs at the Kokugikan's souvenir shop370 views
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Annantalo Arts Centre, Helsinki. Their Japan Day event was held on April 9, 2006.370 viewsA former primary school built in 1886, this distinguished-looking building is now an arts center for children and young people. They held a Japan Day event on April 9, 2006 when they presented Budo demonstrations, kimono show, workshops, Japanese food, lectures, and a photo exhibition featuring my pictures of Japanese costumes. My friend Elina Moriya also showed a few of her pictures of temples.
Annantalo Web site: [url=http://www.kulttuuri.hel.fi/annantalo/index_en.html[/url]
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Shibuya Station, South Exit, Tokyu Plaza 渋谷駅南口370 views
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Sometimes a man from the window jumps into the crowd to grab and take in the Sacred Man.370 views
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Portable shrine for Takeinadane-no-Mikoto370 views
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Tokyo Station Yaesu Central Entrance 東京駅八重洲中央口改札370 views
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Large weeping cherry tree しだれ桜370 views
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My video of Masumida Shrine on New Year's Day 2011, Ichinomiya, Aichi.370 views
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About Genova ジェノバの紹介369 viewsGenova (or Genoa) is a port city on the west coast of Italy. It is the birthplace of Christopher Columbus. For 2004, it was designated as the European City of Culture. From Milan, it takes about 90 min. to reach Genova.
ジェノバは、イタリアの北の西海岸にある港街です。コロンブスの出身地でもあります。ミラノから電車で約1.5時間かかります。
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