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"Irises" 菖蒲 She rises from beneath the stage.174 views
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Naginata float at night174 views
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Taro has a scuffle with the daughter and breaks her koto instrument.173 views
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Shishinden Hall is the most important building at Kyoto Imperial Palace. In houses the emperor's throne called Takamikura looking like an alcove. The enthronement ceremony for Emperor Taisho and Showa were held here.173 views
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Shishinden Hall, the most important building at Kyoto Imperial Palace. It faces a plaza of grooved, white gravel. 紫宸殿173 views
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Kemari Hajime at Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto173 views
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Tonan-sumi (Southeast corner) Turret 東南隅櫓172 views
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Castle tower foundation172 views天守閣跡
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Finale: "Hana Utage" (Flower Banquet) 花うたげ172 views
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Disassembly172 views
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Autumn172 views
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Kameyama Castle is now headquarters to a religion called Omoto-kyo which acquired the castle property in 1919. Only stone walls and moats remain.Statue of shachihoko.171 views
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I first went to one of the starting points of the parade.171 views
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Tomoe Gozen is one of my favorites. She was the wife of Minamoto no Yoshinaka and went to battle with him. She wears samurai armor (for men). A macho woman. 巴御前171 views
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Shrine maiden on horseback called Munanori Onna. 騎女170 views
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Somebody had a big head...170 views
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Ogre on the train168 views
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"Irises" are in full bloom. 菖蒲168 views
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Verse 6. Rowing further down the eastern shore brings us to Omi-Hachiman, a old castle town and merchant town. One of its major temples is Chomeiji, dedicated to long life and good health and belonging to the Tendai Buddhist sect.168 views
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Entrance to Omoto-kyo HQ and former castle grounds167 views
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Hozu Gorge167 views
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Souvenir hunters. Cheap geta clogs and yukata (made in China) are sold.167 views
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Even while sitting in the 3rd row, I managed to get some decent shots in between the heads (and cameras) of people sitting in front of me.166 views
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Lady Yodogimi, wife of Hideyoshi and daughter (Chacha) of Azai Nagamasa 淀君（浅井長政娘 茶々）165 views
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Entrance to the hiking trail of torii gates, what Fushimi Inari Shrine is famous for.165 views
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Inside the tunnel of toriis at Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, all donated to the shrine by companies.165 views
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Shooting the rapids164 views
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Taro overhears the Lord's daughter trying to compose a poem.164 views
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Finale: "Hana Utage" (Flower Banquet) 花うたげ164 views
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The woman reached the other stone and will find love.164 views
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First thing we saw after entering was this Okurama-yose entrance for VIPs arriving by ox-drawn carriage. Connected to the Shobudai-no-Ma room. 御車寄164 views
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Goeido Founder's Hall. For several years, the Nishi Hongwanji buildings were hidden by construction scaffolding as they underwent major renovations. Finally, we get to see all the buildings unobstructed. 御影堂163 views
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Kyoto International Community House (京都市国際交流会館) is near Keage Station on the Tozai subway line in Kyoto. It is near the famous Nanzenji temple, Keage Incline, and Lake Biwa Canal Museum.163 views
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Hozu River162 views
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Taro gets to marry the lord's daughter.162 views
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"Irises" She holds an iris flower. She just took a bath with iris leaves. 菖蒲162 views
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Side street of food and souvenir stalls162 views
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The Tamba area of Kyoto (now Kameoka) had skilled archers. These archers were employed to protect Emperor Kammu's entourage while the Heian capital was being moved.162 views
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Dance program for 2005.161 views
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Finale: Throwing hand towels161 views
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Disassembly. The wheel axel is made of steel.161 views
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Gate161 views
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Verse 5. This is the only verse where the place is not specifically mentioned. The only hint is "old castle," which must be either Nagahama Castle or Hikone Castle. 160 views
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Princess Kazunomiya 和宮159 views
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With over 30 horses in the procession, this guy will be kept busy...158 views
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The Seiryu-e includes a procession of native-attired men.158 views
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The Procession of Archers is the last group of this festival.158 views
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I visited the Kyoto Imperial Palace in Nov. 2009 when it was open to the public to mark the 20th anniversary of Emperor Akihito's enthronement. This is Kenreimon Gate, used only by the emperor and heads of state. 建礼門158 views
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Train station platform157 views
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Kanko Hoko157 views
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Maiko in my midst157 views
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Tomoe Gozen is the only woman in the procession wearing samurai armor and weapons. 巴御前157 views
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We weren't allowed to enter the Shishinden, but we could see the Takamikura from outside. Notice the chair inside the canopy. This Takamikura and the Michodai for the empress were transported to Tokyo for Emperor Akihito's enthronement ceremony.157 views
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Inari Station was not so bad.157 views
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Kyoto Station156 views
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Saio-dai Princess passing through Shimogamo Shrine's Tadasu no Mori forest promenade. 斎王代、糺の森（ただすのもり）にて155 views下鴨神社
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They are pulling floats weighing 10 tons.155 views
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Finale: "Hana Utage" (Flower Banquet) 花うたげ154 views
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This road has paid seating, but most are empty. Probably too hot to sit over the asphalt.154 views
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The next nine men are the Patriotic Court Noblemen. Maki Izumi and Kusaka Genzui here. 七卿落：真木和泉、久坂玄瑞154 views
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Taro helps her compose her poem.153 views
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It turns out that Taro was a grandson of the Emperor.153 views
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Pulling the Tsuki Hoko. Also see the video at YouTube.153 viewsNotice the crescent moon design on their happi coats.
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People vying to see Naginata-boko float.153 views
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Kyoto Ebisu Shrine on its busiest day of the year.153 views
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Sweets sold for the 20th anniversary of the enthronement.153 views
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Goeido Founder's Hall at Nishi Hongwanji, Kyoto. The building is an Important Cultural Property. 御影堂153 views
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Bell tower at Nishi Hongwanji153 views
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Ryukoku University153 views
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Kinkakuji Gold Pavilion 金閣寺153 views
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Verse 3. This verse is about a crossroads in life. It ponders over the question, "What do I want to do with my life?" Do we make life happen, or do we let life happen to us (rolling with the waves)?153 views
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19th Century Hall, SL & Piano Museum and sculpture of locomotive wheels.153 views
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Shrine maiden on horseback called Munanori Onna.151 views
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Naginata Hoko 長刀鉾151 views
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Yama float151 views
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Bridge to the float.151 views
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Shirakawa-me woman. 白川女献花列151 views
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Inside the Okurumayose entrance.151 views
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How it looks from the top of the steps. Hordes of people coming to the shrine to pray for prosperity in the new year.151 views
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Higashi Hongwanji in Kyoto is not included in the World Heritage Site of Kyoto temples.151 views
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One love stone. If you can walk from this stone to the other one blindfolded, you will find love by yourself.150 views
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This broad, graveled path makes it very stately and the gate up ahead is the main gate. However, it is reserved only for VIPs, and common folk like us must use a side gate to enter the palace when it is open to the public.150 views
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Lake Biwa Rowing Song (Biwako Shuko no Uta) photos at Kyoto International Photo Showcase 2011 by Philbert Ono. I used eight large corkboards. First time to exhibit these photos in Kyoto.150 views
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女別当149 views
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Roof of Gishumon Gate. If you like Japanese architecture, art (painting), Japanese history, or the Imperial family, visiting the Kyoto Imperial Palace is a must. Much more traditional than the current Imperial Palace in Tokyo which actually was a castle.149 views
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Now I'm going down the mountain. You can then see the writings on the back of the toriis. The name of the company and date are written. Of course, donating a torii here is no guarantee for business success. Some of these companies have gone bankrupt.149 views
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A short walk from the temple halls is this ornate Karamon Gate, a National Treasure at Nishi Hongwanji, Kyoto. 唐門149 views
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Kinkakuji Gold Pavilion, Kyoto148 views
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"Nanohanaya" (Rape blossoms). They dance like they were melting into the sea of flowers. 菜の花や147 views
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Princess Kazunomiya heads this group. She was the sister of Emperor Komei and was married to Shogun Tokugawa Iemochi at age 16. She wears a 12-layer kimono. 和宮147 views
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Ox carriage decorated with purple wisteria flowers.146 views
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Tsuki Hoko (Moon Float) 月鉾146 views
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Another panorama shot of our exhibition room from a different corner of the room. The exhibition theme was "Home Sweet Hometown" or Furukiyoki Furusato.146 views
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May 15, the day of the procession, is the festival's climax. However, there are other festival-related ceremonies and events before this day.145 views
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Shrine maiden on horseback called Munanori Onna.145 views
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Capping the festival is this horse running at Kamigamo Shrine. 走馬145 views
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Finale: "Hana Utage" (Flower Banquet) 花うたげ145 views
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Trying to toss coins through the hole for good luck.145 views
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Way out was crowded.145 views
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Gate to Yasaka Shrine. The shrine also holds the annual Gion Matsuri Festival in July featuring ornate floats paraded around the city.145 views
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High-ranking Lady of the Court 高級女官144 views
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Shijo-dori street 四条通り144 views
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Yamabushi-yama144 views
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Teens in yukata144 views
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Girls in yukata singing in front of Minami-Kannon Yama float to attract donors.144 views
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Photos of Verse 2 (Omi-Maiko). Although this song is about rowing around Lake Biwa, it is also widely interpreted as a song about life itself. 144 views
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This good horse stopped as signaled. But a few other horses just galloped past without stopping.143 views下鴨神社
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Maiko alert143 views
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Start of the Blue Dragon dance (Seiryu-e) at Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto. 143 views
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Tokiwa-gozen was a concubine of Minamoto no Yoshitomo. She is shown with her children. 常磐御前143 views
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All you hear are these bells ringing overhead.143 views
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Kawaramachi-dori 河原町通142 views
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Shrine maiden on horseback called Munanori Onna.142 views
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Fune Hoko boat-shaped float. 船鉾142 views
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Talisman for good love matches142 views
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Way to Gishumon Gate where we could enter the Kyoto Imperial Palace. In the old days, this gate was used by government ministers, siblings of the emperor, court nobles, and princes and princesses.142 views
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The first ox carriage. 牛車141 views
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The procession's highest-ranking official called Chokushi. An Imperial Messenger. 勅使141 views
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Otowa no Taki waterfalls 音羽の滝141 views
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Lady Yodogimi died in Osaka Castle along with her son during a siege by Tokugawa Ieyasu. They picked a fine woman to portray Yodogimi. 淀君141 views
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Fox at Fushimi Inari Shrine.141 views
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Maiko promoting a local product at Kyoto Station.141 views
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He steers the rear wheels with a wedged stick.140 views
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Yamabushi-yama residence opened up for public display140 views
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Madame Fujiwara Tameie was the author of the Izayoi Nikki diary in 1277. 藤原為家の室140 views
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Madame Fujiwara Tameie is depicted in her travel clothes. Very photogenic. 藤原為家の室140 views
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Kudara O Myoshin was the wife of a prominent government official. Chief Lady in Waiting for Emperor Kammu. 百済王明信140 views
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Yasaka Shrine's Honden Hall.140 views
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The ox carriage's traditional entourage includes a carpenter who repairs the carriage during the procession if necessary.139 views最高位の女官が乗る女房車という牛車
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走馬139 views
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The yama floats have no problem turning.139 views
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The procession starts at Kyoto Imperial Palace at noon and ends at Heian Jingu Shrine at 2:30 pm. You first see horse carriages carryiing Honorary Festival Commissioners including the city council members and the mayor of Kyoto. 名誉奉行139 views
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Gyokuran was a noted painter and poet. Married Ikeno Taiga, a famous painter. 玉瀾139 views
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Tsuru-no-Ma Crane Room of the Shodaibu-no-Ma. Painted by Kano Eikaku. 鶴の間139 views
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Peter Miller is one of the few artists who uses the traditional technique of copperplate photogravure. A copperplate is etched through a chemical process and then inked and pressed with paper to make prints.139 views
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Photos of Verse 1. There are six verses, and each verse take you to a different place around the lake. Verse 1 starts in Otsu where the rowers departed in southern Lake Biwa.139 views
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Main promenade of Kyoto Imperial Palace138 views
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Kawaramachi-dori 河原町通138 views
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High-ranking Lady of the Court 高級女官138 views高級女官
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"Nanohanaya" (Rape blossoms) 菜の花や138 views
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"April Rain" 卯月の雨138 views
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Tsuki Hoko138 views月鉾
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Tapestry on Urade Yama float depicting's Japan's Scenic Trio 占出山138 views
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Jishu Shrine is also within the Kiyomizu-dera grounds. This shrine is dedicated to love matches and marriage. The statue is Okuninushi-no-Mikoto, god of love matchmaking.138 views
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Wife of Nakamura Kuranosuke, a wealthy businessman. A socialite. 中村内蔵助の妻138 views
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The Kyoto Imperial Palace is actually within a much larger compound called the Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. The palace itself is walled within this spacious garden. This earthen wall is called tsujibei.138 views
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Shin-Mikuruma-yose was designed for cars and was used only by the emperor. It was built in 1915 upon the enthronement of Emperor Taisho. 新御車寄138 views
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Karamon Gate, a National Treasure. 唐門138 views
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Sanjusangendo. Unfortunately, photography is not allowed inside.138 views
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Castle compound and moat137 views
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They have several horses running down the track at full speed. 下鴨神社137 views
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About 3:00 pm: The start of the procession begins with a police car.137 views鴨川沿いの加茂街道
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Norijiri horsemen. 乗尻137 views
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The Saio-dai's ox carriage called a gissha. 牛車137 views
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An ambulance comes through, probably with someone suffering from heat stroke.137 views
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As people ring the bell and pray for prosperity amid the current recession, the shrine rakes in the money on its most important day of the year, Jan. 10.137 views
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Meiji Restoration Period (around 1868): The procession starts with the more recent years, then progresses back in time. This is the Meiji Restoration Imperial Army procession. 明治維新時代：維新勤皇隊列137 views
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Tsuru-no-Ma Crane Room of the Shodaibu-no-Ma. Painted by Kano Eikaku. 鶴の間137 views
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Entrance to the hiking trail of torii gates.137 views
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When the wheels are on the bamboo strips, they pull.136 views
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The other love stone.136 views
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Tora-no-Ma Tiger Room of the Shodaibu-no-Ma. Painted by Gantai (岸岱). 虎の間136 views
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Bruce showed 12 portraits of his Oyako (Parent-child) portraits taken in Maibara, Shiga Prefecture which is next to Kyoto. The portraits were organized according to the four seasons starting with spring.136 views
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Oike-dori is a wide road and the last stretch of the procession. 御池通り135 views
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The front wheels are placed on wet strips of bamboo.135 views
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Yamabushi-yama 山伏山135 views
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If you like women in yukata, see the Yoiyama (or Yoiyoiyama or Yoiyoiyoiyama during the three evenings before the main Gion Matsuri parade).135 views
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Yoshino Tayu, a high-ranking geiko entertainer. 吉野太夫135 views
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Shodaibu-no-Ma is a waiting room for dignitaries making official visits to the Palace. It has three anterooms and the VIP would be ushered into one of the three rooms in accordance with rank. 諸大夫の間135 views
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Kenshumon Gate in the southeast corner of the palace. It has a karahafu-style roof. Originally used by Imperial messengers. 建春門135 views
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2010 is the Year of the Tiger.135 views
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Map of Ryukoku Univ.135 views
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Sanjusangendo135 views
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Bilingual biographies of Motoyasu Matsutani, Micah Gampel, John Wells, and Philbert Ono.135 views
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And mounted police.134 views
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斎王代、齋藤彩子さん(21)134 views
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High-ranking court lady134 views
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The hoko floats are about 20 meters tall.134 views
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Another float is preparing to make the turn.134 views
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This is Seiryu-e, a blue dragon dance held near the steps on March 15-17, April 3, and Sept. 15-17 at 2 pm. 青龍会134 views
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Imperial army musicians, flutists.134 views
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Yokobue was a court servant who fell in love with Takiguchi-no-Tokiyori, a warrior. His family rejected her and he sought solace by becoming a priest. She is on her way to visit him in the Saga area of Kyoto. 横笛134 views
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Almost all the current buildings in Kyoto Gosho were recomstructed in 1855. But they include Heian Period-style architecture.134 views
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The procession is about 1 kilometer long.133 viewsWall of Kyoto Imperial Palace.
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"April Rain" 卯月の雨133 views
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The Fune Hoko is a unique, boat-shaped float. 船鉾133 views
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So why does it have a tree growing on the roof?133 views
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Disassembly occurs soon after the procession ends.133 views
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Kyoto Tower in the distance as seen from Kiyomizu-dera.133 views
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Medieval (Kamakura and Muromachi Periods) women laborers procession 中世婦人列（鎌倉 ・室町時代） ：大原女133 views
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About the Nikai-zushi cabinet.133 views
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People entering Yasaka Shrine on Jan. 3, 2011. Must've been worse on Jan. 1.133 views
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Philbert showed photos visually depicting Shiga's most famous hometown song about a rowing trip around Japan's largest lake by a bunch of rowers from a Kyoto university rowing club. 133 views
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11:50 am: The procession reaches Shimogamo Shrine. 下鴨神社132 viewsShimogamo Shrine has a very elongated shrine grounds, with a long straight path to the shrine hall.
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"Irises" 菖蒲132 views
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Jishu Jinja Shrine 地主神社132 views
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We noticed mostly young women and girls were praying at this shrine. Very few guys.132 views
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Taicho or battalion leader. 隊長、参謀、司令長132 views
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Wife of Nakamura Kuranosuke 中村内蔵助の妻132 views
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Kaji was a poet and operator of a tea house. 梶132 views
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My favorite part of this festival is this Procession of Heian Period Ladies. This is Tomoe Gozen. 平安時代婦人列：巴御前132 views
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Karyobinga depicts a beautiful bird which lives in the Pure Land (Heaven). 迦陵頻伽132 views
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Statue of shachihoko roof ornament131 views
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