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Nikon model in PIE 20057176 views
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Yuka-chan, A.B.S.UNIDOS DO URBANA based in Nagoya at Asakusa Samba 2006.7079 views
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Daihatsu5656 views
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Belly dancer at Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival, Tokyo.5241 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.5071 views
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Asakusa Samba Carnival4951 views
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Asakusa Samba Carnival4934 views
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Pentax model4568 views
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Yuka-chan, A.B.S.UNIDOS DO URBANA based in Nagoya at Asakusa Samba 2008.4055 views
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Model for Canon Kiss Digital N3985 views
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Yuka-chan, A.B.S.UNIDOS DO URBANA based in Nagoya at Asakusa Samba 2006.3723 views
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Mitsubishi Motors3660 views
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Kawasaki ZZR 1400 ABS motorcycle3630 viewsI looked at her and she smiled.
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Daihatsu SK-Tourer3555 views
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Shimada hairstyle3541 viewsStandard hairstyle for geisha. This a wig.
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Harley-Davidson FLST Heritage Softail3491 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.2881 views
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Rear view2691 views
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Asakusa Samba Carnival2680 views
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Shibuya Station, Hachiko statue2678 views
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Daihatsu. I smiled at her, and she smiled back...2642 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.2600 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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Daihatsu2561 views
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Yuka-chan, A.B.S.UNIDOS DO URBANA based in Nagoya at Asakusa Samba 2006.2514 views
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2. Sumidagawa (Sumida River)2476 views
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"Blue Ocean Waves" (青海波)2433 viewsThey performed four numbers. This first one was called "Blue Ocean Waves" performed by five geisha.
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)2417 viewsDancer's name is Maiko 舞子
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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.2362 views
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Kagurazaka geisha dance2222 views
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Praying at Bishamon2177 views
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Kagurazaka geisha dance2109 views
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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 disas2103 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2052 views
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2030 viewsHer big round eyes makes her look like a real doll.
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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1927 views
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria) by Kagurazaka geisha1878 views
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Houkago Princess performing at Kanda Myojin Shrine for Setsubun.1786 views
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About the Sacred horse (pony).1757 views
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"Boat tail" of a 1972 Buick Riviera. They long stopped making cars like this.1741 views
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3. Edo no Nigiwai (Liveliness of Edo)1729 views
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Shibuya Station, Hachiko statue1705 views
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)1704 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.1667 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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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)1662 views
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Such distinctive styling. It's such a huge car, with only two doors.1643 views
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Oiran Dochu Procession1552 views花の吉原おいらん道中
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)1479 views
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Yuka-chan, A.B.S.UNIDOS DO URBANA based in Nagoya at Asakusa Samba 2008.1468 views
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1972 Buick Riviera1453 views
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)1443 views
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"Hana no Kai" Dance by Kagurazaka geisha1442 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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Asakusa Samba Carnival1428 views
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)1405 views
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Eight Views of Tatsumi (巽八景)1370 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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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.1359 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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This was the only one who had a smile. The others were quite serious and solemn.1351 views
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Even Santa Claus came (from Finland??). I'm told that they might be Finns. (Santa is from Finland.)1350 views
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Ouran High School Host Club1326 views
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Edo Geisha, She was the only one with a smile.1324 views
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Stockings1305 views
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1972 Buick Riviera, one of my all-time favorites, lowrider or not.1288 views
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The star and main focus of the festival and procession, the oiran or tayu courtesan.1285 views
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1277 viewsAfter the dance, this geisha posed with us for a picture.
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1271 viewsNotice that the kimono design shows waves.
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Yuka-chan, A.B.S.UNIDOS DO URBANA based in Nagoya at Asakusa Samba 2006.1267 views
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Hojo Masako worships at Asakusa Temple. 北条政子 浅草寺参拝1259 views
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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.1252 views
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悋気しゃんすな1248 viewsSolo number performed by Maiko (her name). 舞子
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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1228 views
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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.1223 viewsOkichi was the infamous mistress of Townsend Harris, America's first ambassador to Japan. Another mistress was provided to Harris' interpreter.
黒船来航・浦賀奉行
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Belly dancer at Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival. Tokyo.1222 views
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Geisha catching a taxi home1217 viewsPhoto by Kevin Mihaly.
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1. Kagurazakari 神楽ざかり1217 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.1208 views"Asakusa" is written on her lantern. 手古舞
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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.1205 views
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Belly dancer at Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival. Tokyo.1205 views
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Entrance for state guests. This is where heads of state and other royalty enter this building.1199 views
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Oiran Dochu Procession1190 views
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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。1185 views
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Oiran dances.1180 views
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Shibuya Station, Hachiko Exit 渋谷駅 ハチ公口1174 views
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Yuka-chan, A.B.S.UNIDOS DO URBANA based in Nagoya at Asakusa Samba 2006.1159 views
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Finale1155 views
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Green aura1154 views
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Oiran Dochu Procession1142 views花の吉原おいらん道中
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Music and singing accompaniment1139 viewsAll numbers was accompanied by live music and singing.
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Inside 1972 Buick Riviera1125 views
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1118 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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2. Hitozato ひと里1099 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...1091 views
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Shibuya Station, Hachiko Square1079 views
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Chestnut Rice Cakes (栗餅)1073 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. Edo no Nigiwai (Liveliness of Edo)1070 viewsAfter this dance was a 20-min. intermission.
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4. Sakura Kazashite 桜かざして1068 viewsDancer 舞子 (Maiko)
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Former Olympic champion Yasuhiro Yamashita1065 viewsKata performance before the final match.
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1. Kagurazakari 神楽ざかり1065 views
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Oiran Dochu Procession1061 views花の吉原おいらん道中
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Baton-twirling club, Tsukiji Hongwanji, Tokyo 千代田女学院 バトン部1060 views千代田女学院
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Hand clapping1053 viewsThis is called sanbon-jime, a series of hand clapping to mark the end of a successful meeting.
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Ariwara no Narihira (825-880) comes to east Japan1053 views在原業平 東下り
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1967 Buick Riviera looking like a manta ray.1044 views
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Tokyo Apache Dance Team do their stuff during time outs. They are the cheerleaders who appear on Saturday games.1033 views
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Train line map and fares in English at Tokyo Station as of 2007.1028 views
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Honda Civic1014 views
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The metallic flake paint job on this car was great.1011 views
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Tekomai geisha1007 views
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Cutie/Sexy. GRES Uniao amadores999 views
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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, 2008.991 views
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Sadly, the Tokyo Jidai Matsuri no longer held. It used to be held annually on Nov. 3 (Culture Day) in Asakusa, Tokyo.990 viewsthe Tokyo Jidai Matsuri (Festival of Historical Periods) is 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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Oiran Dochu procession, Ichiyo Sakura Festuval, Tokyo987 views
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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.979 views
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3. 梅にも春 Ume nimo Haru975 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961 views
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Oiran Dochu Procession in front of Kaminarimon Gate, Asakusa.956 views花の吉原おいらん道中
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On Nijubashi Bridge heading for the Seimon Gate. 正門953 views
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Elaborate oiran wig weighing about 7 kg or 15 pounds.946 views
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Costume gals. Even these girls walked on the fire.936 views
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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.936 views
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Keiji Suzuki vs. Hiroaki Takahashi933 views
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Show car with floor mirror. Note that this show does not feature female attendants, models, or "companions."928 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.914 viewsFor more info about the Imperial Family and visiting the palace, see the Imperial Household Agency's Web site.
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Edo Geisha909 views江戸芸者
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Canon models (EOS 30D demo)903 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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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.902 views
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Suzuki Motorcycles894 views
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Belly dancer at Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival. Tokyo.892 views
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Mausoleum of Tokugawa Shoguns 徳川将軍家墓所874 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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Sugamo Jizo-dori shopping street 巣鴨地蔵通り商店街861 views
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Shibuya Station, Hachiko Exit smoking area859 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857 views
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Lively Colors of Kagurazaka(神楽坂華の彩)854 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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引けや引け引け854 views
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Inner palace women849 views
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Honda Civic, one of the few Japanese cars at the show.845 views
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Inner palace women844 views
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Filled on our right841 views
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Kyuden Totei plaza838 views
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Edo Geisha837 views江戸芸者
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Side gate to Takahata Fudoson temple. Welcome signfor the Ajisai Matsuri.825 views
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Intermission822 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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Edo Geisha822 views江戸芸者
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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.822 views
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Lowrider toy cars too.821 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820 views
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Oiran Dochu Procession. Her clogs. 花の吉原おいらん道中816 views
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Model at Nikon booth815 views
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Model for Canon Kiss Digital N813 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.813 views
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6. Hahha Kudoki ハッハくどき810 views
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Yamaha Motorcycles809 viewsYamaha's booth was the most elegant in the motorcycle section.
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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.808 views
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Shinsengumi802 views新撰組
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Oiran Dochu procession, Tokyo802 views
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The kamuro attendants precede the oiran.797 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796 views
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2. Sumidagawa (Sumida River)795 views
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Saruwaka Sanza, Edo Kabuki794 views猿若三座 江戸歌舞伎
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Honda W.O.W. Concept782 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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Edo Geisha782 views江戸芸者
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Good location780 views
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Oiran Dochu Procession. The two little girls are called kamuro.778 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.772 views義士の討ち入り
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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.771 views"Sanza" means three theaters. 猿若三座 江戸歌舞伎
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1. Kagurazakari 神楽ざかり771 views
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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770 views
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Weeping cherry tree, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, Tokyo. Called "Shidare-sakura" in Japanese meaning cherry tree with drooping branches.769 views
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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761 views
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Edo Geisha758 views江戸芸者
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Asakusa Samba Carnival755 views
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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.754 views
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9:43 am: Almost front and center752 views
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)752 views
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Closing curtain751 views
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Line behind750 views
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Part 1 - Edo Scenes (江戸風情): 1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria) 藤むらさき747 viewsDancers: 小奴、千佳、由良子、舞子
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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.747 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746 views花の吉原おいらん道中
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Pretty Cure732 viewsKids could have their picture taken with these characters.
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1. Fuji Murasaki (Purple Wisteria)728 views
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Firemen's Acrobatics720 views大岡越前守と江戸町火消
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Shibuya Station, Hachiko Exit smoking area719 views
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Honda Sports 4 Concept714 viewsI like this picture.
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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713 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.
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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710 views
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Edo Geisha 江戸芸者710 views江戸芸者
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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.709 views
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The procession is headed by tekomai geisha who sing.709 views
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Winner's trophy706 views
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Athens Gold Medalist Keiji Suzuki pyches himself up698 views
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Main gate698 views
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Kameido Tenjin Shrine wisteria and taiko-bashi bridge. Taiko-bashi is an arch bridge.697 views
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Honda697 viewsThis is what she looks like up close.
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Weeping cherry tree, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, Tokyo. 枝垂桜696 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.695 viewsI approached her and she struck this pose instinctively.
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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692 views
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Popular meeting place at Shibuya Station, south exit.690 views
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Shibuya Station, Hachiko Exit smoking area cigarette butts687 views
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Saruwaka Sanza, Edo Kabuki. "Sanza" means three theaters. 猿若三座 江戸歌舞伎683 views猿若三座 江戸歌舞伎
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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.681 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)681 views
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Hamura Tulip Festival, Tokyo681 views
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In the 1960s and 1970s, cars had distinguishing designs. But today, most cars look almost the same.679 views
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Near JR Akihabara Station is a new building called Akihabara UDX (Crossfield). On the 4th floor is this Tokyo Anime Center which has anime displays, a theater, and voice acting recording studio. Free admission.678 views
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A bow of thanks675 views
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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673 views
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Rikugien Garden's famous weeping cherry tree. In Japanese, it is called "shidare-sakura" meaning drooping cherry.673 views
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Canon model667 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.
Compared to the 20D, the 30D has a larger LCD monitor, a higher maximum burst during continuous shooting, and spot metering. The 8 megapixels and sensor size are the same. Canon says that this is the optimum pixel count for the supporting technologies in the camera. And that the image quality does not depend solely on the megapixel count.
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At the starting point of the procession, the oiran gets ready to wear her high and heavy wooden clogs.667 views
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The Word Called Love (恋と云う字)666 views
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Hall entrance and sign666 views
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The warrior monk costume is interesting. The collar makes them look bigger and more fearsome. 僧兵行列666 views
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