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Nikon model in PIE 20057342 views
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Yuka-chan, A.B.S.UNIDOS DO URBANA based in Nagoya at Asakusa Samba 2006.7269 views
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Belly dancer at Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival, Tokyo.5539 views
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The 26th Asakusa Samba Carnival was held on Aug. 26, 2006. Some 4,500 members from 33 troupes paraded from 1:30 pm to 6 pm. About 500,000 people were on hand to watch.5296 views
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Asakusa Samba Carnival5150 views
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Asakusa Samba Carnival5125 views
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Yuka-chan, A.B.S.UNIDOS DO URBANA based in Nagoya at Asakusa Samba 2008.4393 views
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Yuka-chan, A.B.S.UNIDOS DO URBANA based in Nagoya at Asakusa Samba 2006.3983 views
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Shimada hairstyle3847 viewsStandard hairstyle for geisha. This a wig.
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Kawasaki ZZR 1400 ABS motorcycle3831 viewsI looked at her and she smiled.
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Harley-Davidson FLST Heritage Softail3817 viewsWorld premiere of this bike.
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The Crown Prince, the Emperor, and the Empress on the Emperor's Birthday. They were on the balcony for a whole THREE minutes. I thought they would stay there for at least 10 min. Barely had time to mount my telephoto lens.3357 views
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Shibuya Station, Hachiko statue3069 views
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Rear view2984 views
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10:23 am: They wave to the crowd again. From left to right is the Crown Prince, the Emperor, the Empress, and Prince and Princess Akishino.2910 viewsIt was very difficult to get a good shot of them since so many flags were in the way. I had to hold the camera overhead above the flags and shoot almost blindly with my telephoto lens. Luckily, I managed to get a few decent closeup shots.
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Asakusa Samba Carnival2905 views
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Daihatsu. I smiled at her, and she smiled back...2834 views
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2. Sumidagawa (Sumida River)2819 views
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)2778 viewsDancer's name is Maiko 舞子
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"Blue Ocean Waves" (青海波)2768 viewsThey performed four numbers. This first one was called "Blue Ocean Waves" performed by five geisha.
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Yuka-chan, A.B.S.UNIDOS DO URBANA based in Nagoya at Asakusa Samba 2006.2696 views
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Way to Hakusan Shrine in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, near Hakusan Station on the Toei Mita Line and Hon-Magome Station on the Nanboku Line.2571 views
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Praying at Bishamon2499 views
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Kagurazaka geisha dance2478 views
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Kagurazaka geisha dance2453 views
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2338 viewsHer big round eyes makes her look like a real doll.
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10:22 am: The Emperor speaks. When the Emperor spoke, the crowd immediately fell silent and all the flags stopped waving. He spoke for only about a minute, thanking us for celebrating his birthday and mentioning this past year's numerous natural disas2333 viewsAfter he finished, everyone waved the flags again and cheered.
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The oiran courtesan is escorted by two little girls called kamuro. 花の吉原おいらん道中2266 views
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Oiran Dochu Procession. This is definitely the highlight of the festival, and my favorite part of the festival. 花の吉原おいらん道中2262 views
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria) by Kagurazaka geisha2192 views
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10:20 am: The Emperor and Empress appear right on time on his birthday. As soon as they appeared, people waved paper flags and cheered "banzai!" Also see the video at YouTube.2069 viewsIt was an amazing spectacle. I always saw it on TV, but this was the first time I saw it in person. I wish I went when Emperor Hirohito was still living.
From left to right is Princess Nori, the Crown Prince, the Emperor, the Empress, and Prince and Princess Akishino. Crown Princess Masako did not appear due to illness.
I also once used this shot for the cover photo on my home page.
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"Boat tail" of a 1972 Buick Riviera. They long stopped making cars like this.2033 views
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Houkago Princess performing at Kanda Myojin Shrine for Setsubun.2005 views
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3. Edo no Nigiwai (Liveliness of Edo)1986 views
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Shibuya Station, Hachiko statue1969 views
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)1947 views
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About the Sacred horse (pony).1925 views
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)1903 views
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Such distinctive styling. It's such a huge car, with only two doors.1885 views
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Oiran Dochu Procession1830 views花の吉原おいらん道中
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)1793 views
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Yuka-chan, A.B.S.UNIDOS DO URBANA based in Nagoya at Asakusa Samba 2008.1722 views
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Edo Geisha, She was the only one with a smile.1717 views
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)1712 views
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"Hana no Kai" Dance by Kagurazaka geisha1700 viewsThe "Hana no Kai" geisha dance is held annually by geisha in Kagurazaka, one of Tokyo's major geisha districts. "Hana" means livley or gaudy. And "Kai" can mean gathering or party.
They held two shows on the same day. This was the second show starting at 3 pm on April 16, 2005. It lasted till about 4:45 pm.
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This was the only one who had a smile. The others were quite serious and solemn.1684 views
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)1673 views
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1972 Buick Riviera1669 views
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Dec. 23, 2004 at 8:30 am: Across the street from the Imperial Palace. Dec. 23 and Jan. 2 are the only two days when the general public is allowed to enter the palace to greet the Emperor and his family.1667 viewsA visit to the Imperial Palace by the general public is called "ippan sanga" in Japanese （一般参賀）.
On the Emperor's birthday, the Imperial Palace can be entered only at certain locations. You have to find out where they are and stand in line there. Just go near the Imperial Palace and ask a policeman where you can stand in line. You otherwise cannot enter the grounds. The huge, graveled plaza where you can see Nijubashi Bridge is closed off by police.
While standing in line here, we received free paper Japanese flags.
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1619 viewsAfter the dance, this geisha posed with us for a picture.
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Oiran Dochu procession, Ichiyo Sakura Festuval, Tokyo1619 views
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Asakusa Samba Carnival1599 views
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悋気しゃんすな1598 viewsSolo number performed by Maiko (her name). 舞子
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Even Santa Claus came (from Finland??). I'm told that they might be Finns. (Santa is from Finland.)1565 views
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The star and main focus of the festival and procession, the oiran or tayu courtesan.1560 views
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Eight Views of Tatsumi (巽八景）1546 viewsThe second number was about the Tatsumi and Monzen-nakacho (Fukagawa) district in Koto Ward, Tokyo. The dance reflects the chic and bravado of the area (in the old days) which was one of Tokyo's gay quarters with geisha as well.
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Unlike normal kimono, she wears the obi sashi in the front instead of the back. This is so that she can show off her beautiful obi which would otherwise be covered by the uchikake outer garment.1536 views
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Stockings1524 views
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Ouran High School Host Club1520 views
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1972 Buick Riviera, one of my all-time favorites, lowrider or not.1520 views
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Tekomai geisha costume is partially masculine with trousers instead of skirts. Their right shoulder is "exposed" showing a flower design. They carry a red paper lantern imprinted with their names and use their right hand to drag a wand.1516 views"Asakusa" is written on her lantern. 手古舞
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Mistress Okichi, the infamous mistress of Townsend Harris, America's first ambassador to Japan when he was in Shimoda. Another mistress was provided to Harris' interpreter.1505 viewsOkichi was the infamous mistress of Townsend Harris, America's first ambassador to Japan. Another mistress was provided to Harris' interpreter.
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Finale1497 views
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1495 viewsNotice that the kimono design shows waves.
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1. Kagurazakari 神楽ざかり1488 views
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Another view from the top of the bridge in the good old days. They don't bloom like this anymore...1485 views
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Oiran Dochu Procession. This picture was taken in the 1990s when they had two oiran in the festival. Now they have only one. 花の吉原おいらん道中1479 views
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Hojo Masako worships at Asakusa Temple. 北条政子 浅草寺参拝1462 views
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Yuka-chan, A.B.S.UNIDOS DO URBANA based in Nagoya at Asakusa Samba 2006.1462 views
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Oiran Dochu Procession1457 views
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Geisha catching a taxi home1442 viewsPhoto by Kevin Mihaly.
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The chigo parade of bygone days was much longer with a lot more kids. 昔の築地本願寺の花まつり: かなり長い行列でした。1427 views
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Belly dancer at Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival. Tokyo.1413 views
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Belly dancer at Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival. Tokyo.1412 views
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Entrance for state guests. This is where heads of state and other royalty enter this building.1411 views
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10:24 am: After 3 min. on the balcony, they were gone. We waited almost 2 hours for a 3-min. appearance. But I think it's something you should do at least once while in Japan.1381 views
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Oiran Dochu Procession1375 views花の吉原おいらん道中
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Shibuya Station, Hachiko Exit 渋谷駅 ハチ公口1374 views
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Inside 1972 Buick Riviera1374 views
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Oiran dances.1372 views
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White Heron Dance, Asakusa1372 views
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Former Olympic champion Yasuhiro Yamashita1369 viewsKata performance before the final match.
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Train line map and fares in English at Tokyo Station as of 2007.1364 views
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2. Hitozato ひと里1352 views
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Green aura1351 views
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3. Edo no Nigiwai (Liveliness of Edo)1345 viewsAfter this dance was a 20-min. intermission.
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1. Kagurazakari 神楽ざかり1343 views
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Music and singing accompaniment1341 viewsAll numbers was accompanied by live music and singing.
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Hand clapping1340 viewsThis is called sanbon-jime, a series of hand clapping to mark the end of a successful meeting.
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Yuka-chan, A.B.S.UNIDOS DO URBANA based in Nagoya at Asakusa Samba 2006.1333 views
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4. Sakura Kazashite 桜かざして1316 viewsDancer 舞子 (Maiko)
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1315 viewsUnlike geisha dances in Kyoto which have elaborate backgrounds, the background here is quite plain, making us focus on the geisha which were enough eye candy. The background really didn't matter. The dances were very aesthetic and pleasing to the eyes and ears.
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Ariwara no Narihira (825-880) comes to east Japan1307 views在原業平 東下り
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Imperial Palace Nijubashi Bridge. It is one of Tokyo's symbols. Behind the bridge, you can see Fushimi Turret. This picture was taken on a different day and not while we were crossing the bridge.1293 views
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In Japanese, the Imperial Palace is called "Kokyo" (皇居）. This term begun to be used from 1948. Until then, it was called "Kyujo" (meaning palace castle 宮城）from the time Emperor Meiji took up residence.1286 views
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Oiran Dochu Procession1284 views花の吉原おいらん道中
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Tekomai geisha1282 views
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Shibuya Station, Hachiko Square1272 views
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Chestnut Rice Cakes （栗餅）1268 viewsThe third number was called "Chestnut Mochi." Mochi is rice cake. They pound sticky rice to make it. Performed by two geisha. The one in blue is a male role.
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3. 梅にも春 Ume nimo Haru1265 views
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1967 Buick Riviera looking like a manta ray.1265 views
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Tokyo Apache Dance Team do their stuff during time outs. They are the cheerleaders who appear on Saturday games.1260 views
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Baton-twirling club, Tsukiji Hongwanji, Tokyo 千代田女学院 バトン部1259 views千代田女学院
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She walks in a very slow and stylized way, her feet taking figure-8 steps. She needs the man's shoulder to steady herself.1258 views
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On Nijubashi Bridge heading for the Seimon Gate. 正門1250 views
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Oiran Dochu Procession in front of Kaminarimon Gate, Asakusa.1238 views花の吉原おいらん道中
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Honda Civic1238 views
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Edo Geisha. These geisha are from Asakusa, which also happens to be one of Tokyo's geisha districts. 江戸芸者1216 views
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Altar for Hana-matsuri or Buddha's birthday at Tennoji temple in Yanaka Cemetery, Tokyo.1211 views
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Keiji Suzuki vs. Hiroaki Takahashi1209 views
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Edo Geisha1209 views江戸芸者
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Six times a year in Japan, a lowrider car show is held in major cities. The Japan Tour starts and ends in Makuhari Messe in Makuhari, Chiba where these photos were taken on Nov. 23, 2008.1202 views
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The metallic flake paint job on this car was great.1202 views
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Cutie/Sexy. GRES Uniao amadores1189 views
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引けや引け引け1179 views
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Sadly, the Tokyo Jidai Matsuri is no longer held. It was held annually on Nov. 3 (Culture Day) in Asakusa, Tokyo from 1988 to 2013.1177 viewsThe festival was discontinued due to a money scandal by Taito Ward. Tokyo Jidai Matsuri (Festival of Historical Periods) was a parade tracing the history of Tokyo with over 1,600 people dressed in the respective period's costume. This is the lead float playing music. It took about an hour for the parade to reach Kaminarimon Gate.
Lead Float: Edo festival music played by children. Kodomo Edo-bayashi yatai
先導 子供江戸囃子屋台
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Costume gals. Even these girls walked on the fire.1163 views
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Edo Geisha1147 views江戸芸者
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Fushimi Turret. This view of the turret can only be had when you cross the bridge. I never knew what it really looked like until this day. 伏見櫓1145 views
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Edo Geisha1141 views江戸芸者
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Elaborate oiran wig weighing about 7 kg or 15 pounds.1131 views
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Japan fans. The sign says, "Downward slope ahead, walk slowly." It's only about 10:30 am, so it's a good time to walk around the Imperial Palace and the East Gardens. Although no flowers are in bloom, you might see autumn leaves.1123 viewsFor more info about the Imperial Family and visiting the palace, see the Imperial Household Agency's Web site.
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10:25 am: Clearing out the crowd. We were promptly herded to the exit to make room for the next horde of people waiting to see the Emperor who appeared two more times that day.1123 views
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Close-up of Ichiyo sakura cherry blossoms. "Ichiyo" means "one leaf." You can see that the flower actually has a small green leaf inside. 一葉桜1107 views
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Filled on our right1105 views
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Belly dancer at Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival. Tokyo.1105 views
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Show car with floor mirror. Note that this show does not feature female attendants, models, or "companions."1104 views
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Suzuki Motorcycles1096 views
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Inner palace women1095 views
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Sugamo Jizo-dori shopping street 巣鴨地蔵通り商店街1094 views
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Inner palace women1088 views
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Oiran Dochu Procession. Her clogs. 花の吉原おいらん道中1081 views
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Lowrider toy cars too.1080 views
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Weeping cherry tree, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, Tokyo. Called "Shidare-sakura" in Japanese meaning cherry tree with drooping branches.1078 views
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Oiran Dochu procession, Tokyo1074 views
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Shibuya Station, Hachiko Exit smoking area1071 views
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Canon models (EOS 30D demo)1068 viewsThis Canon ministage was surrounded by EOS 30D cameras which we could use to shoot these female models on the ministage. They let us print out a picture (A4 size) and take it home.
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Oiran Dochu Procession. The two little girls are called kamuro.1067 views
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Edo Geisha1062 views江戸芸者
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Shinsengumi1058 views新撰組
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6. Hahha Kudoki ハッハくどき1057 views
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Kyuden Totei plaza1051 views
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Honda Civic, one of the few Japanese cars at the show.1047 views
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Lively Colors of Kagurazaka（神楽坂華の彩）1046 viewsThe final number, called Lively Colors of Kagurazaka (Kagurazaka Hana no Irodori) actually consisted of seven dances. This was the first one performed by three geisha. （ひと里）
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9:40 am: Inside the Imperial Palace. This is called the Kyudentotei. It is a large plaza in front of the palace.1044 views
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1. Kagurazakari 神楽ざかり1043 views
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Weeping cherry tree, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, Tokyo. 枝垂桜1043 views
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Mausoleum of Tokugawa Shoguns 徳川将軍家墓所1042 viewsAfter Tokugawa Ieyasu started to rule the Kanto region, he designated Zojoji as the family temple of the Tokugawa clan. The Mausoleum has the tombs of six Tokugawa Shoguns (the 2nd shogun Hidetada, 6th shogun Ienobu, 7th shogun Ietsugu, 9th shogun Ieshige, 12th shogun Ieyoshi, and 14th shogun Iemochi), Imperial Princess Kazunomiya (wife of Shogun Iemochi), and wives and children of shoguns. A total of 38 people are buried here.
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Shinsengumi disbanded when the shogunate collapsed and Emperor Meiji became the head of state. The Shinsegumi wore a distinct costume with a light blue haori. 新撰組1037 views
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During Aug. 22-23, 2009, Yokota Air Base held its annual Japanese-American Friendship Festival. I went on the 23rd, arriving at about 11 am. The base was open through Supply Gate No. 5 which is near Ushihama Station on the JR Ome Line.1037 views
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Osaka Evessa cheerleaders shake hands with boosters as they are in tears. It was their second time to lose a championship game.1030 views
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On Dec. 14, 1702, Asano's 47 masterless retainers avenged their master's death by attacking and beheading Kira at his residence in Ryogoku.1024 views義士の討ち入り
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Hamura Tulip Festival, Tokyo1024 views
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Side gate to Takahata Fudoson temple. Welcome signfor the Ajisai Matsuri.1021 views
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White Heron Dance, Asakusa1019 views
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Intermission1016 viewsThis Ushigome-Tansu Kumin Hall can hold almost 400 people. Both shows were sold out. Tickets are sold about a month in advance. They sold out within 2 weeks. I was sitting in the middle of the hall (non-reserved seating). Tickets cost only 2,000 yen.
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Kameido Tenjin Shrine wisteria and taiko-bashi bridge. Taiko-bashi is an arch bridge.1016 views
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Oiran Dochu Procession. This picture was taken next to the Sensoji Temple behind which the parade starts. Before, one oiran courtesan rode in a rickshaw. 花の吉原おいらん道中1009 views花の吉原おいらん道中
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Closing curtain1008 views
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2. Sumidagawa (Sumida River)1006 views
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Setsubun bean throwing at Takahata Fudoson temple, Hino, Tokyo1002 views
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Good location1000 views
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Edo Geisha995 views江戸芸者
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Yamaha Motorcycles994 viewsYamaha's booth was the most elegant in the motorcycle section.
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Site of Lord Kira's Estate or Honjo Matsuzaka-cho Park. Lord Kira was the villain in the famous Chushingura vendetta. 吉良邸跡・本所松坂町公園994 views
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Rikugien Garden's famous weeping cherry tree. In Japanese, it is called "shidare-sakura" meaning drooping cherry.993 views
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Oiran. Her wig and geta clogs weigh the same (about 7 kg or 15 pounds each) to keep her head and feet balanced. Her whole outfit weighs about 60 pounds (27 kg). That's why she needs his shoulder for support as she walks. 花魁993 views
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Weeping plum blossoms at the top of the plum tree "waterfall."991 views
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The warrior monk costume is interesting. The collar makes them look bigger and more fearsome. 僧兵行列987 views
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Model at Nikon booth981 views
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Pretty Cure980 viewsKids could have their picture taken with these characters.
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Some koi fish in Sanshiro Pond.979 views
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Honda Sports 4 Concept976 viewsI like this picture.
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Line behind975 views
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Model for Canon Kiss Digital N975 views
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The kamuro attendants precede the oiran.975 views
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The Japan Grand Prix International Orchid Festival 2010 was held during Feb. 13-21, 2010 at Tokyo Dome. I attended this show for the first time on Feb. 20, 2010. Regular admission was 2,000 yen.973 views
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Popular meeting place at Shibuya Station, south exit.970 views
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Honda W.O.W. Concept969 viewsHonda 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...
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9:43 am: Almost front and center961 views
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1624: Saruwaka Sanza, Edo Kabuki. Kabuki was started in the early Edo Period in 1624. Later, Edo's three licensed kabuki theaters named the Nakamura-za, Ichimura-za, and Morita-za were relocated to Asakusa in an area called Saruwaka.960 views"Sanza" means three theaters. 猿若三座 江戸歌舞伎
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Saruwaka Sanza, Edo Kabuki959 views猿若三座 江戸歌舞伎
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Shrine maiden and Kaminarimon Gate in Asakusa953 views三社大権現祭礼 船渡御
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Firemen's Acrobatics953 views大岡越前守と江戸町火消
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Edo Geisha 江戸芸者952 views江戸芸者
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Part 1 - Edo Scenes (江戸風情): 1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria) 藤むらさき947 viewsDancers: 小奴、千佳、由良子、舞子
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White Heron Dance is one of the highlights of the festival. It is also performed on other occasions in Asakusa. The dance was revived in 1968 in Asakusa to mark the Meiji Period Centennial. It has been performed annually on Nov. 3 ever since. 白鷺の舞939 views
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A bow of thanks934 views
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Hall entrance and sign931 views
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Hanamatsuri, Buddha's birthday on April 8. A small statue of the baby Buddha is in a miniature temple called Hanami-do (花御堂). This is Ikegami Honmonji temple in Tokyo.930 views
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Minamoto no Yoritomo (Hatakeyama Shigetada). His prayers for victory were answered. 源 頼朝 隅田川陣営 (畠山重忠)928 views
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View from top of bridge years ago. The shrine has two "taiko-bashi" arch bridges. This is the view from the top of the first one soon after you pass under the torii.924 views
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Athens Gold Medalist Keiji Suzuki pyches himself up924 views
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Body inspection up ahead. They frisked the body and also used a metal detector as well. I had to explain that the hump in my pants pocket was a wallet and cell phone. He believed me since I have an honest-looking face.921 views
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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.919 viewsI approached her and she struck this pose instinctively.
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At the starting point of the procession, the oiran gets ready to wear her high and heavy wooden clogs.918 views
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Edo Geisha portrayed by Asakusa geisha.917 views江戸芸者
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The Word Called Love (恋と云う字)916 views
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Asakusa Samba Carnival916 views
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Shibuya Station, Hachiko Exit smoking area916 views
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Winner's trophy915 views
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The center is filled up first. The center is in front of the balcony where the Imperial family will appear. Thus, the earlier you go, the better chance of you standing in front of the balcony.913 views
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Fushimi Turret. This view of the turret can only be had when you cross the bridge. I never knew what it really looked like until this day. 伏見櫓910 views
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)910 views
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Shot in 2003.909 views
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Beckoning cats, maneki neko, which did their duty for their owners who now offer them to the temple as a gesture of thanks. Gotokuji temple, Tokyo.909 views
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Main gate908 views
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The Bunkyo Tsutsuji Matsuri or Azalea Festival is held from April to early May at Nezu Shrine which has a slope filled with 50 varieties of azaleas.908 views
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)907 views
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Tokyo Jidai Matsuri Banner and Tekomai geisha. From top to bottom, the banner reads, "Tokyo Jidai Matsuri." It marks the official and real start of the festival parade. The first Tokyo Jidai Matsuri was held in 1989. 東京時代祭本旗906 viewsThe first Tokyo Jidai Matsuri was held in 1989. Slight changes in the festival have been made since. Instead of two oiran courtesans, there is only one now. And at the end of the parade, the Asakusa Revue of showgirls used to be the anchor. But they are now gone.
東京時代祭本旗、手古舞
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9:31 am: Crossing the famous Nijubashi Bridge. It turned out to be a completely modern bridge, no sqeaking or anything. 二重橋905 views
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Gishisai: Kira's head strung on a spear is brought to Sengakuji temple.899 views
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Setsubun bean throwing at Zojoji Temple in Tokyo with Tamao-chan, Ai-chan, and Tochiazuma897 viewsAi-chan was really cute and seemed to be having a great time throwing the beans. Nakamura Tamao (actress), Fukuhara Ai (table tennis player) and Ozeki Tochiazuma (sumo wrestler)
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