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Parish members reach the shrine.81 views
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Hello Kitty also with Yuusuke. 遊助81 views
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People going to Inui-dori. Since 2014, they opened the path to the public for only several days during the sakura and fall foliage periods. 81 views
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Police vans during cherry blossom season when they opened Inui-dori to the public in late March to April 3, 2016. 皇居乾通り一般公開81 views
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Sakashita Gate on the other side.81 views
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Pass by the Imperial Household Agency. They control the lives of the Imperial Family.81 views
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Fujimi Tamon, defense house. 富士見多聞81 views
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Midway, there is a bridge to go to the garden area.81 views
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Inui-dori is overrated. But because it's the Imperial Palace and the path is not normally open to the public, it has the image of exclusivity so lots of people want to see it.81 views
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Inui Gate from the outside.81 views
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After Inui-dori, turn left and walk to Chidorigafuchi to see more cherry blossoms.81 views
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The building is perfectly symmetrical on the left and right. On the left is the House of Representatives (Shugiin). 衆議院80 views
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Storehouse for Sanno Festival floats80 views
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Worshippers at Yasukuni Shrine on Aug. 15.80 views
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Praying at Yasukuni Shrine on Aug. 15.80 views
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The renovated domes have become a major tourist attraction.80 views
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I looked at this line and thought it would take at least an hour to get in. It was a hot, sunny day at 20 C on March 31, 2016 at 10:15 am.80 views
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Fujimi Tamon, defense house. 富士見多聞80 views
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Dokan Moat, named after the founder of Edo Castle.80 views
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On the right is the House of Councillors (Sangi-in). 参議院79 views
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They pass through the ring.79 views
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On the next day June 13, 2004, a Daidengaku troupe performed dances. 大田楽79 views
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Map of Hibiya Park. It's a medium-size park with different areas with ponds, grassy lawns, benches, outdoor stage and concert amphitheater, and tennis courts79 views
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There are numerous varieties of the chrysanthemum and breeders create new species each year. It's like orchid breeders.79 views
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Two-tone flowers are also quite common and very beautiful. 79 views
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Yuusuke, a singer.79 views
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Wow, amazing that we could get in so quickly. This was the entrance to Inui-dori, Sakashita Gate.79 views
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It was still too early, about 2-3 days before full bloom. But this was the last sunny day before clouds and rain that were forecast.79 views
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Path to the Yushukan war museum.78 views
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The portable shrines came one after another.78 views
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It was semi-traditional and semi-modern.78 views
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Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Entrance in Oct. 2012. 東京駅丸の内南口78 views
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It seemed that it was going to take forever to get in.78 views
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Sakashita Gate78 views
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In spring 2016, cherry blossoms in Tokyo took 9 days to reach peak bloom due to the warm winter. Longer than usual. So they extended the days when the public can see Inui-dori.78 views
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In early Jan., it holds the Kagami-biraki (rice cake cutting ceremony) and Budo-hajime (martial arts demonstrations) New Year's event.78 viewsThis is a kadomatsu New Year's decoration next to the Budokan entrance.
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Blizzard of white plum blossoms at the Imperial Palace.78 views
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Crossing the street near Maru-biru Building. They proceeded to Tokyo Station, Kyobashi, Nihonbashi, Shimbashi, and Ginza before returning to Hie Shrine at 5:30 pm.77 views
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Police bus.77 views
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The breeders/growers belong to chrysanthemum clubs or associations which participate in competitions like this one.77 views
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The shapes, sizes, and colors are so incredibly varied.77 views
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All the auto traffic and urban noise robbed the dignity of the solemn procession.76 views
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People linger in the shrine after all the mikoshi had arrived.76 views
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Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Entrance in Oct. 2012. 東京駅丸の内北口76 views
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Stone wall of a former gate of Edo Castle (now the Imperial Palace). There are steps to go to the top of this wall.75 views
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Tennis courts in Hibiya Park.75 views
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After the bean-throwing, a short show by singer Yuusuke was held.75 views
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Budokan. The Beatles were the first rock/pop band to play here. They were followed by countless other artists.75 views
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Plum blossoms at the Imperial Palace.75 views
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Road to Tokyo Station.74 views
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A mikoshi arrives at Hie Shrine.74 views
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Shinji Pond as seen from atop the castle stone wall.74 views
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Kumogata Pond (Cloud-shaped Pond) at Hibiya Park in autumn. 雲形池74 views
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Slope from Kudanshita Station.74 views
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Long line for rowboats. 1,600 yen/hour or 800 yen/30 min.74 views
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The event starts at noon with an opening ceremony until 12:45 pm. Then at 12:45 pm, a procession of armored men appear (yoroi kizome).74 views
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Then the Budo Hajime started with all the martial arts groups practicing at the same time.74 views
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The free tour starts by going down to the House of Councillors Visitors' Lobby.73 views
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Shinji Pond. 心字池73 views
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Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Entrance dome in Oct. 2012.73 views
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A small shrine73 views
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Martial artists line up for free shiruko.73 views
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Stone wall of castle gate.72 views
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The setsubun procession arrives at the shrine.72 views
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Sacred horse (pony).72 views
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Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Entrance dome in Oct. 2012.72 views
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Budokan roof72 views
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Budokan in spring.72 views
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Central Tower71 views
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There is a flower bed at each of the four corners of the German-style sunken garden.71 views
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More racks of chrysanthemums.71 views
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Bonsai chrysanthemums.71 views
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An idol group perform in the Kaguraden. They are called Houkago Princess. They're not AKB48 who threw beans here 3 years ago. 放課後プリンセス71 views
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Lionel Richie playing at the Budokan on March 31, 2014.71 views
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Tayasu Gate71 views
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Rowboat dock on right toward the end of Chidorigafuchi Moat.71 views
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They they all gathered and sat to listen to speeches.71 views
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Crossing the street.70 views
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On top of the stone wall are benches overlooking Shinji Pond.70 views
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During most of Nov., the annual Tokyo-to Kanko Kikka Taikai or Chrysanthemum Show is held. An incredible variety of this revered flower is on display. One of Tokyo's best chrysanthemum shows in autumn.70 views
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The Chrysanthemum Show was held in this grassy area next to the tennis courts. There were a good number of shacks housing the flowers.70 views
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Crane water fountain at Kumogata Pond in Hibiya Park. This is Japan's third oldest water fountain sculpture.70 views
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Path starts here to see more Chidorigafuchi cherry blossoms. This part is also lit up at night (see photos below).70 views
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It's an annual New Year's ceremony and a joint practice session of all the major martial arts. Admission is free.70 viewsThe Budokan is near Kudanshita Station on the Tozai subway line.
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Officials and dignitaries watch.70 views
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At the end, they served shiruko, a confection of azuki bean soup with a piece of mochi.70 views
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About Hibiya Park in English. Hibiya Park opened in 1903 as Japan's first Western-style (mainly German) park. During the Edo Period, it used to be the Tokyo residence of important daimyos.69 views
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