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Kaibara Hachiman Shrine (Hyogo Japan) | The Kabara hachiman Shinto shrine in Hyogo Prefecture was created at the Heian era (nine century). It is burnt down because of Mitsuhide Akechi's Tanba attack, and compound building style in the Momoyama age rebuilt with Hideyoshi Toyotomi's instruction. It is specified for the important cultural asset. (photograph 12 sheets) |
Feb.1.2012 |
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Muro-ji Temple (Nara Japan) | Murou-ji Temple is a buddhist temple of Shingon sect. Murou-ji Temple where the women were able to be visited is said to Koyasan that was the no admittance to women in old times, "Women Temple". Five-Storied Pagoda is a small tower to be specified for the national treasure, and to be built in outdoor. (photograph 12 sheets) |
Jan.1.2012 |
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Kobe Luminarie 2011 in Japan | Kobe Luminarie is a light festival held in Kobe Japan, and the 17th in this year. It started as an event that handed down the revival of the repose of soul to the victim of Hanshin-Awaji (Kobe) Earthquake and the city and the reproductions. The meaning that sends the yell from Kobe to the person of the victim of a East Japan great earthquake is put this year, too. The stricken area support corner is set up. (photograph 12 sheets) |
Dec.4.2011 |
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Nagusa shrine (Hyogo Japan) | The Nagusa Shinto shrine is located in the hillside and above sea level 800m of the Tajima-Myoken mountain. Because the Japan cedar on here had been offered to the main hall construction of Grand Shrine of Izumo, Three-Storied Pagoda was gotten and received. Three-Storied Pagoda, the front hall, and the main hall are specified for the important cultural asset. (photograph 15 sheets) |
Dec.1.2011 |
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Kameoka Float Festival (Kyoto Japan) | The Kameoka festival is a traditional festival where 11 Yama floats tour it. Because it looks like famous Gion Festival in Kyoto well, this festival is called Gion Festival of Tanba. It is located in the north of Kyoto, and it will be possible to go in Tnba by train in 30 minutes. (photograph 15 sheets) |
Nov.1.2011 |
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Qiandeng (China) | With a history of over 2,500 years, Qiandeng is a famous Historical and cultural town in Jiangsu province. It was Originally named "Qiandun" (literally means "the thousandth mound"). Kunqu, also known as Kunju, Kun opera or Kunqu Opera, is one of the oldest extant forms of Chinese opera. (photograph 12 sheets) |
Oct.1.2011 |
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Tong li gu zhen (China) | Tong li is an old village in the riverside district zone from Shanghai to 80km, the landscape extends far back into the time slip. Since the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing era and especially the writers and many returned home and established a number of houses and gardens.@Jiangsu Tongli is the earliest, given the important cultural property in 1982. (photograph 15 sheets) |
Sep.1.2011 |
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Gion Festival yoiyoiyama (Kyoto Japan) | The floats in the Yoiyama Parade are divided into two groups, Hoko and Yama, and are collectively called Yamaboko. There are 9 of the larger Hoko and 23 of the smaller Yama which carry life-size figures of famous and important people. In addition to the art, there are many traditional musicians and artists sitting in the floats. (photograph 12 sheets) |
Jul.29.2011 |
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The Monastery of Hosios Loukas (Greek) | The monastery of Hosios Loukas is situated at a scenic site on the slopes of Mount Helicon. It was founded in the early 10th century by the hermit, Hosios Lukas, whose relics are kept in the monastery to this day. It has been listed on UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. (photograph 12 sheets) |
Jul.1.2011 |
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Nikko Tosyogu Shrine in Japan | Nikko Tosyogu is a Shinto shrine located in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. It is part of the "Shrines and Temples of Nikko", a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tosyogu is dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate. (photograph 12 sheets) |
Jun.1.2011 |
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Shitennoji Temple Cherry blossoms (Osaka Japan) | Shitenno-ji Temple is built by Shotokutaishi in 593. The cathedral is arrangement said, "Shitenno-ji Temple type". Now, Five-Storied Pagoda, the central hall, and the hall are rebuilt in the ferro-concrete building, and the building specified for the important cultural asset remains, too. (photograph 15 sheets) |
May.1.2011 |
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Pagoda in Yasaka (Hokanji Temple in Kyoto) | Hokan-ji Temple is said, alias "Pagoda in Yasaka". In the buddhist temple of Rinzai sect, present precincts are buddhist temples with only Five-Story Pagoda narrowly. This Five-Story Pagoda is 49m in height, and the third height in Japan. It is specified for the important cultural asset. (photograph 10 sheets) |
Apr.1.2011 |
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Kotho three temples in Siga Japan | Kotho Sanzan is a generic name of three Tendai sect buddhist temples located east of Lake Biwa. The buddhist temple is Saimyo-ji Temple, Kongorin-ji Temple, and Kudara-dera Temple. A lot of national treasures and important cultural assets are preserved. It is famous as the showplace of the autumn tint. (photograph 12 sheets) |
Mar.1.2011 |
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Senko-ji Temple in Hyogo Japan | The Senzan mountain that exists in Awajishima is a mountain that is called "Awaji Fuji". It is said that it is a Japanese myth and two gods "izanagi" and "izanami" are mountains created first. Senko-ji Temple in the top of a mountain was built in 901-922 as a place that related to the Daigo emperor. (photograph 12 sheets) |
Feb.1.2011 |
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Umekoji Steam Locomotive Museum (Kyoto Japan) | It is Umekoji Steam Locomotive Museum in the vicinity of JR Kyoto Station. Active Steam Locomotive is preserved, and has been exhibited in old times. An old wooden station is used as a material pavilion. (photograph 12 sheets) |
Jan.1.2011 |
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Kobe Luminarie 2010 in Japan | "Kobe Luminarie" becomes the 16th times in 2010 entrusting them with the dream and hope to the revival and the reproduction of Hanshin-Awaji (Kobe) Earthquake victim's repose of soul and the city, being held for the first time in December, 1995 when the great earthquake happened. (photograph 8 sheets) |
Dec.7.2010 |
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Osaka Castle in the autumn (Osaka Japan) | Originally called Ozakajo, it is one of Japan's most famous castles, and played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century of the Azuchi-Momoyama period. It is place to relax for residents as the park now. (photograph 10 sheets) |
Dec.1.2010 |
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Ohta Float Festival (Aichi Japan) | Ohta Float Festival is a festival in the Tokai region in Japan. Four floats tour it in the town. Four floats have wind-up dolls respectively. As for festival music, the drums and flutes are used. The roof of float has been lowered while touring it up and down finish. (photograph 15 sheets) |
Nov.1.2010 |
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Ruins of Heijo Palace in Nara Japan | Heijo Palace in Nara, was the Imperial Palace of Japan (710-784 AD), during most of the Nara period. The remains of the palace, and the surrounding area, was established as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 2010, various events are held to commemorate the 1300th anniversary of Nara Heijo Palace. (photograph 15 sheets) |
Oct.1.2010 |
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Maya Tenjyoji Temple in Kobe Japan | Maya Tenjyoji Temple is told that Indian's monk Hodo opened by the Kotoku emperor's instruction in 646. It has been said that it was a big temple where 3,000 monks exist before. It burnt down by arson in 1976. It was rebuilt to about 1km to the north now. (photograph 15 sheets) |
Sep.1.2010 |
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Ninnaji Temple (Kyoto Japan) | Ninna-ji Temple has it all - an exquisite five-storey pagoda, a massive main gate, delightful landscape gardens (with ponds, bridges, and old stones), raked gravel gardens, teahouses, and beautiful halls for prayer and residence. (photograph 12 sheets) |
Aug.1.2010 |
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View of Meteora in Greece | Access to the monasteries was originally difficult, requiring either long ladders lashed together or large nets used to haul up both goods and people. Until the 17th century, the primary means of conveying goods and people from these eyries was by means of baskets and ropes. Only six of the monasteries remain today. (photograph 12 sheets) |
Jul.1.2010 |
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Ogaki Float Festivai (Gifu Japan) | The Ogaki Float Festival announces the beginning of summer in castle town of Ogaki in Japan. The Ogaki Float Festival boasts 360-year of tradition, where 11 floats, parade through the town, exhibiting their splendid decorations in retrospect of he latter half of the 17th century. (photograph 15 sheets) |
Jun.1.2010 |
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Inuyama Float Festival (JApan) | Inuyama Float Festival started in 1635. This year was done in the festival of the Haritsuna shrine as for the festival on April 3,4. 13 gorgeous Floats in three layers go out and all Floats dedicates the mechanism in the Haritsuna shrine. Float that puts the light of the candle in the lantern tours it at night. (photograph 15 sheets) |
May.1.2010 |
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Ruins in Athens (Greece) | Athens, the capital of Greece, as one of the world's oldest cities, its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state. A centre for the arts, learning and philosophy, home of Plato's Academy and Aristotle's Lyceum. (photograph 20 sheets) |
Apr.1.2010 |
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Great Mosque of Cordoba in Spain | The Great Mezquita of Cordoba is a Roman Catholic Cathedral originally built as a Mosque on the place and partly with materials of what previously had been a Christian Visigothic Church in the Andalusian city of Cordoba, Spain. (photograph 15 sheets) |
Mar.1.2010 |
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Seville Cathedral (Andalucia Spain) | The Cathedral of Seville in Seville, Andalucia is the largest Gothic cathedral and the third-largest church in the world. At the time of its completion in the 1500s, it supplanted the Hagia Sophia as the largest cathedral in the world. There is a grave of Christopher Columbus. (photograph 10 sheets) |
Feb.1.2010 |
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Gigantor in Nagata Kobe Japan | Kobe City Nagata district received big damage due to the collapse and a fire of the timbered house at the Hanshin-Awaji (Kobe) Earthquake in 1995. The monument made of steel of Gigantor was constructed as a symbol of the earthquake disaster reconstruction. (photograph 15 sheets) |
Jan.1.2010 |
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Kobe Luminarie 2009 in Japan | "Kobe Luminarie" becomes the 15th times in 2009 entrusting them with the dream and hope to the revival and the reproduction of Hanshin-Awaji (Kobe) Earthquake victim's repose of soul and the city, being held for the first time in December, 1995 when the great earthquake happened. (photograph 10 sheets) |
Dec.12.2009 |
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Nakanoshima in Osaka Japan | Nakanoshima means "Middle Island". In the Edo Period, there were many warehouses of domains from all over Japan along these riverbanks, to which virtually every product in Japan was transported to be bought and sold. (photograph 15 sheets) |
Dec.1.2009 |
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Owari-Tsushima autumn festival 2009 | Tsushima City in the west of Nagoya City prospers as a temple town in the Tsushima Shinto shrine, and a lot of cultural assets and old towns remain. In autumn, float who has the mechanism easily is operated to the festival. (photograph 15 sheets) |
Nov.1.2009 |
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Rokko & Arima in Kobe Japan | I have gone from Mt.Rokko to Arima Spa by using the Rokko cable and the ropeway. The history of Arima Spa is old. There are a lot of temples. (photograph 12 sheets) |
Oct.1.2009 |
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Rurikoji Temple in Yamaguchi Japan | Rurikoji Temple is a buddhist temple of the the Soto sect in Yamaguchi Prefecture Yamaguchi City, and Five-Storied Pagoda of the national treasure is famous. (photograph 8 sheets) |
Sep.1.2009 |
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Gion festival eve 2009 in Kyoto Japan | The Komagata lanterns are decorated by Yama and Holo floats and a lot of people of the yukata appearance were serious bustles. The Gion Bayashi musical bands iare performed on the floats, and it is possible to go up floats in a general person in eve. (photograph 8 sheets) |
Aug.1.2009 |
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Karst tableland of Akiyoshidai, Syuhodo cave | The Akiyoshi ableland in the Yamaguchi Prefecture in Japan is the greatest karst tableland in Japan. There are a lot of limestone caves including the Shuhodo cave in this area. (photograph 15 sheets) |
Jul.1.2009 |
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Kamezaki Hikiyama Float Festival in Japan | As for the Kamezaki Shiohi festival done with Kamezaki of Chita Peninsula, five Float is operated. It is "Stick tightening" attraction that starts tightening the stick that each Float put up to both sides. "Beach run" that pulls Floats to sands is an attraction. (photograph 15 sheets) |
Jun.1.2009 |
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Hurukawa Float Festival in Japan | The appearance of splendid period picture scroll unfurl like 9 brilliant and gorgeous festival floats lined up. All 9 Yatai Floats are displayed together and you can also see Kabuki performance by children, Karakuri marionette on float. (photograph 15 sheets) |
May.1.2009 |
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Temples of Ikaruga area (Nara Japan) | Ikaruga-cho, Nara Japan has the temples connected with Prince Shotoku(574-622) including Horyuji Temple known as the oldest wooden structure in the world, and many cultural properties are left behind. Whole Horyuji Temple is registered on the World Heritage List. (photograph 12 sheets) |
Apr.1.2009 |
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Kiyomizu Temple, Yasaka Pagoda in Kyoto Japan | Higashiyama around Kiyomizu-dera temple designated as the world's cultural heritage have many temples and shrines, and the tourist has gone the way of the stone pavement back and forth. (photograph 15 sheets) |
Mar.1.2009 |
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Matsuo-dera temple (Nara Japan) | Nowadays, Matsuo-dera temple, known for its history as Japan's oldest YAKU-YOKE pilgrimage spot, is also the headquarters of Matsuo-san Shingon sect. (photograph 12 sheets) |
Feb.1.2009 |
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Wooden pagoda in Kobe Japan | In Kobe city, six wooden three-story pagodas are existing. Three sets of them are designated as the important cultural property as construction of the Muromachi period. (photograph 15 sheets) |
Jan.1.2009 |
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Kobe Luminarie 2008 in Japan | Since Kobe Luminarie was held in December, 1995 when the Kobe earthquake happened, it has been the 14th time in this time. Now, it is a true symbol in December. The theme this year serves as "Luce d' infinito". (photograph 12 sheets) |
Dec.5.2008 |
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Takayama Autumn Festival in Japan | The Takayama Autumn Festival is the annual festival of Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine, the guardian deity of the northern half of old Takayama casle town. (photograph 15 sheets) |
Nov.1.2008 |
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Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut in Egypt | The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is situated beneath the cliffs at Deir el Bahari on the west bank of the Nile near the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. (photograph 8 sheets) |
Oct.1.2008 |
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Danjiri Float in Amagasaki Japan | Danjiri Float Festival of the Kibune shrine in Amagasaki-shi is performed over two days. Eight sets of Danjiri Float carry out the parade of the Tatsumi drum to a head, and Miyairi is performed. (photograph 8 sheets) |
Sep.1.2008 |
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Nara Park in Japan | If historied shrines and temples, such as Todaiji, Kofuku-ji, and Kasuga Taisha, are included, Nara Park has a vast area of 660ha, and has many scenic spots. This neighborhood hits an outside capital at the end of the east in Heijokyo old capital city. (photograph 15 sheets) |
Aug.1.2008 |
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Ise Grand shrine (Naiku) | This shrine has been familiar to the Japanese people from old times, so it's been called Oise-san(by its nickname).In accordance with Shinto tradition, the buildings are rebuilt every twenty years previous to the regular movement of Naiku, Geku and other affiliated Shrine. (photograph 10 sheets) |
Jul.1.2008 |
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Takehana Float Festival in Gifu Japan | The Takehana Float Festival of Hashima-shi, Gifu has 13 floats and begins to be pulled alternately with half every other year. Six sets were towed 2008. Eight sets which escaped destruction by fire in the Nobi great earthquake in 1891 are hanging the gorgeous curtain and the backf curtain. (photograph 15 sheets) |
Jun.1.2008 |
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Takayama Spring Festival in Japan | The Takayama festival held in spring and fall is known as one of the three most beautiful festivals of Japan. Ornate floats crafted by Hida artisans are pulled around. karakuri marionettes operated for god on three floats (Sanba-so, Ryujin-tai, and Shakkyo-tai floats) are the highlight of the festival. (photograph 15 sheets) |
May.1.2008 |
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Kantei-byo(Chinese Temple) Kobe Japan | Kobe Kantei-byo is the Chinese temple in a quiet residential section. "Kan-u" is deified by the people of Chinese abroad as "God of trade" in Japan. The enshrined deity was deified by the time of Qingn as a guardian deity of a royal family by "Kan-u" which is a hero of the Mikuni mind. (photograph 15 sheets) |
Apr.1.2008 |
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Amagasaki Temple Area (Hyougo Japan) | Although Amagasaki-shi is known as an industrial area, there are also many ruins and cultural properties. "Amagasaki Temple Area" is what brought the temple together in one place, when improving a castle town, and an 11 temples are located in a 3.9ha area now. It is one corner where the atmosphere of the Edo period remains with silence, such as pavement of the stone pavement style. (photograph 15 sheets) |
Mar.1.2008 |
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Iriomote Island & Taketomomi Island (Okinawa Japan) | The Iriomote island is a population of about 2000 on the greatest island in the Yaeyama islands. The island is covered with the subtropical plant. The Iriomote island is specified as the Iriomote Ishigaki national park with the Ishigaki island, and the crested serpent eagle of a special natural treasure, the Iriomote wild cat, etc. live. (photograph 12 sheets) |
Feb.1.2008 |
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Ishigaki island in Okinawa Japan | In Okinawa Prefecture, on main island and the Iriomote island, the Ishigaki island is an island large subsequently to the 3rd, is 411km away from Naha, and is subtropical climate. As for a flat part, a cane field and a pasture spread, and an area along the shore has a coral reef in the Shiraho area, and serves as the Iriomote Ishigaki national park. (photograph 12 sheets) |
Jan.1.2008 |
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Kobe Luminarie 2007 in Japan | Since Kobe Luminarie was held in December, 1995 when the Kobe earthquake happened, it has been the 13th time in this time. Now, it is a true symbol in December. The theme this year serves as "L'era della Luce". (photograph 8 sheets) |
Dec.15.2007 |
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JR old Hukuchiyama dead line in Japan | Although JR Takarazuka line was a trunk of JR West Japan which operates around 106.5km between Sasayamaguchi from Amagasaki, along the mountain stream of Muko river was run from the Namaze station up to the Dojo station till 1986. (photograph 15 sheets) |
Nov.1.2007 |
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Rokujo Hachiman Shrine in Kobe Japan | There is three-story pagoda in the Rokujyo-Hachiman shrine in Kobe in Japan. The event of Yabusame which rides a horse in autumn and draws a bow is performed in the precincts of a temple. Many historical cultural properties remain in this area. (photograph 10 sheets) |
Oct.1.2007 |
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Suma-dera Temple in Japan | It is a Shingon sect Suma-dera temple group head temple in Kobe-shi, Hyogo, and is the temple founded in 886. It is known as a temple connected with Genji-and-Heike battle. (photograph 12 sheets) |
Sep.1.2007 |
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Scenery of Okinawa in Japan | Since Okinawa belongs to the subtropical zone, there are many places where a different scene from the mainland in Japan is seen at, and culture differs also from customs. (photograph 10 sheets) |
Aug.1.2007 |
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Taisannji Temple in Kobe Japan | A long time ago, Taisanji Temple was a large scale temple, it has been possessed enormous area. Now, there are Main hall, Amitabha hall, three storied pagoda, and other buildings, and it is a temple of quiet appearance. Main hall is designated as the national treasure. (photograph 15 sheets) |
Jul.1.2007 |
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Ikegami-Honmonji Temple in Tokyo Japan | Honmon-ji is the temple built on the background on which Nichiren died. Many buildings were burned down by the air raid of World War II. Deva gate, Main hall, etc. are rebuilt after that. A five-storied pagoda escapes destruction by fire, and is designated as the important cultural property. (photograph 12 sheets) |
Jun.1.2007 |
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Danjiei Float Festival at Moto-Sumiyoshi shrine in Kobe Japan | Float currently called "Danjiri" makes a round of visits around a passage to a festival. There are a forms of floats in the feature by an area, respectively. Floats of photographs are called Kobe type. (photograph 15 sheets) |
May.15.2007 |
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Ueno Tosyogu shrine in Tokyo Japan | Ueno Toshogu Shrine was built in the hill in Ueno in 1617. The third generation general Iemitsu will rebuild to the present shrine pavilions after that in 1651. Shrine pavilions, Copper lantern, stone construction Myojin torii, etc. are designated as the important cultural property. (photograph 15 sheets) |
May.1.2007 |
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The stone statue of the Buddha in Thono Japan | The area called Thono is near Nara and there were just many temples in ancient times. Many stone statues of the Buddha remain now. Many of stone statues of the Buddha are built from the 11th century to the 12th century. (photograph 15 sheets) |
Apr.1.2007 |
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Ruins of Nakijin castle in Okinawa Japan | The islands of Okinawa were once an independent nation called Ryukyu. It is believed Nakijin Castle was constructed in the 13th century and was, until the early part of the 14th century, The Castle became the center of the northern Hokuzan kingdom. It registers with world heritage. (photograph 12 sheets) |
Mar.1.2007 |
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Modern transportation museum in Osaka Japan | The museum, operated by the West Japan Railway Company, preserves numerous steam locomotives,even operating several of them throughout the year. In Model Train Panorama Room, model trains run on a 16.5mm wide HO gauge track. (photograph 12 sheets) |
Feb.1.2007 |
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Toji Temple in Kyoto Japan | Toji (East Temple) was built in 796. Saiji (West Temple),now gone, was on the other side of Rasyomon Gate. It registers with world heritage and there are many cultural properties. (photograph 10 sheets) |
Jan.1.2007 |
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Kobe Luminarie 2006 in Japan | Kobe Luminarie entrusted the city dream and the hope to revival and reproduction, and was held for the first time in December, 1995 when the great earthquake happened while it put the mind of repose of souls of a Kobe earthquake victim. It is the 12th time by the end of this year since then. (photograph 8 sheets) |
Dec.15.2006 |
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Kakurinji Temple in Hyogo Japan | It is reported that Kakurinji Temple is Prince Shotoku's erection. Then, many Halls were built in 718 and it became a name of Kakurinji Temple 1112. There is an important cultural property of a national treasure building many. (photograph 12 sheets) |
Dec.1.2006 |
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Ashiya Danjiri Float in Japan | Ashiya-city, Hyogo is famous as an upper-class residential area in Osaka and Kobe. There are many Danjiri Floats in Osaka and Kobe area, and five sets are paraded through the city at the autumn festival in Ashiya. (photograph 8 sheets) |
Nov.1.2006 |
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Kumamoto Castle in Japan | Kumamoto Castle, one of the three greatest Castle in Japan, was built by Kiyomasa Kato made the most of his much war experience, and took 7 years (1601-1607) to completion. In 1877, when the Seinan-war broke out, Castle Tower and other structure were burnt. (photograph 15 sheets) |
Oct.1.2006 |
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Zhihua Temple in Beijing China | Although it is the greatest Ming period construction group which Zhihua Temple has in the east of Gugong, and the south of the Chaoyang gate, and is existing in Beijing, since it has separated from the tourist route, it is a quiet place. The court music "capital music" of Ming period can be saved, and a performance can be listened to. It seems that a successor is insufficient although CD is also sold. (photograph 15 sheets) |
Sep.1.2006 |
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Badaling Great Wall in China | Although seven places are exhibited and sightseeing can be carried out in the Great Wall registered also into world heritage now, restoration construction is performed and Badaling Great Wall which is in the distance of 1 hour on a highway from Beijing is being crowded with many tourists. This Great Wal was built by the time of Ming and is strongly built for defense of Beijing. (photograph 10 sheets) |
Aug.1.2006 |
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Goryokaku Fort in Japan | Together with Yokohama and Nagasaki, Hakodate was the first Japanese port to be opened to international trade. Hakodate City, on the southwest tip of Hokkaido, is blessed with a relatively mild climate for Hokkaido and abundant nature. Hokkaido is located in the north in Japan. (photograph 10 sheets) |
Jul.1.2006 |
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Yatsuo Hikiyama Float in Toyama Japan | Hikiyama Float Festival of Etchuu-Yatsuo is performed on May 3. In addition, Hikiyama Floa which was the symbol of urban culture is still handed down. It puts on the musical accompaniment graceful with the traditional ritual which a samisen, a fife, and a drum play, and gorgeous Float makes a round of visits. (photograph 16 sheets) |
Jun.1.2006 |
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Osdaka Castle in Japan | Osaka Castle is deep-rooted in the minds of citizens of Osaka as the symbol of Osaka. Osaka Castle built by Hideyoshi Toyotomi in 1583 was burned down by the war fire in 1615, and Osaka Castle completed it by Hidetada Tokugawa in 1629. The present main tower is construction in 1931 in the third generation. (photograph 12 sheets) |
May.1.2006 |
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Temple of Asuka in Japan | The capital of the successive Emperor is put for about 100 years from an end of the sixth century, and there is much it, and Asukamura appears to Manyoshu tanka collection in a place, and many historic spots, remains lie scattered in a rural scenery now, and excavation and maintenance are performed. (photograph 10 sheets) |
Apr.1.2006 |
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Yakushiji Temple in Japan | The temple was built in 582 of Sui. It came to call the QingLongSi temple in 711 of Tang. Buddhism priest Kuukai of Japan which attended the Nara period and Japanese envoy to China in the Tang Dynasty, the Buddha's preach from Keika, esoteric Buddhism was studied. It went back in 806 and the Shingon sect of Buddhism is revived. (photograph 8 sheets) |
Mar.1.2006 |
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Yakushiji Temple in Japan | Huaqingchi pond in China Shaanxi province had become the winter resort of the emperor of the China successive generation, and an aristocrat as a hot-springs resort. Moreover, it is famous as a place used as Emperor Hsuan Tsung (682-762) of Tang known by the long epic of Po Chu-i, and the stage of Yang-Kuei-fei's romance. It is fixed as a tourist resort and there is also a hot spring now. (photograph 8 sheets) |
Feb.1.2006 |
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Yakushiji Temple in Japan | After Yakushiji Temple is established in Fujiwarakyo, to have transferred to the Nishinokyo present by the Heijokyo erection is made into 718 years, and it is in it. (photograph 10 sheets) |
Jan.1.2006 |
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Kobe Luminarie 2005 in Japan | Kobe Luminarie entrusted the city dream and the hope to revival and reproduction, and was held for the first time in December, 1995 when the great earthquake happened while it put the mind of repose of souls of a Kobe earthquake victim. It is the 11th time by the end of this year since then. (photograph 8 sheets) |
Dec.18.2005 |
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Enkyoji Temple of autumnal leaves in Japan | Enkyoji Temple in Mt. Syosya in Himeji-shi, Hyogo is the temple of the Tendai sect of Buddhism. A Syokuh saint will act as founding in 966, and the precincts of a temple are specified as historic relics, and also have many important cultural properties. It is now known as a famous place of autumnal leaves. (photograph 12 sheets) |
Dec.1.2005 |
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Ebie Hikiyama Float in Toyama Japan | The Ebie Hnayama Float festival of Shinminato-shi, Toyama Japan is performed on Sep 23 every year. It moves as the string puppet doll is valid according to the performance of a gong, a drum, and a fife. (photograph 12 sheets) |
Nov.1.2005 |
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Ikaruga Temple (Hyogo Japan) | The Ikaruga temple was estsblished by Prince Shotoku and it was prosperous as a branch temple in Horyuji Temple for about 1000 years. It is burned according to the conflict in 1541, and after reconstruction has continued up to now as a temple of the Tendai sect of Buddhism. (photograph 10 sheets) |
Oct.1.2005 |
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Japanese Alps | Mt. Tsubakuro located in the east of Japanese Alps and the Nakahusa hot spring at the foot are big hot springs out of which 96-degree C hot water has come. Mt. Tsubakuro, Mt.Otenjo, Mt. Jonen, and Mt.Cyoh and a walking root continue with here as the starting point. (photograph 12 sheets) |
Sep.1.2005 |
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Gion festival eve in Kyoto Japan | Yama and Hoko floats are decorated gorgeously and lights are set aglow by the Komagata paper lanterns. The Gion musical accompaniment are performed in the lively way. Yama and Hoko make a round of visits on the next day. (photograph 8 sheets) |
Aug.1.2005 |
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Da Ci En Pagoda (Daxien Temple) in China | Da Ci En Pagoda is in the precincts of Daxien Temple. Although it was built in 652 in order that Xuanzang might keep the Buddhist scripture which Xuanzang brought home from India in the temple founded in 648 since the first emperors of Tang were memorial services of great-great-grandmother. (photograph 12 sheets) |
Jul.1.2005 |
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Little Pagoda (Zenhu Temple) in China | Zenhu Temple built in 684 of Tang since Tse-tien wu-hou was memorial services. The Little Pagoda in it will be built in 707, and since it is more smallish than Da Ci En Pagoda, it is called The Little Pagoda. (photograph 6 sheets) |
Jul.1.2005 |
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Hushiki Hanayama Float in Toyama Japan | The Fushiki Hnayama Float festival of Takaoka-shi, Toyama Japan is performed on May 15 every year, and is known as quarrel Float which attaches a paper lantern night and collides violently. (photograph 15 sheets) |
Jun.1.2005 |
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Tsubosaka-dera Temple in Japan | Tsubosakadera (formal name : Minamihokkeji Temple) was established in the first year of Taiho (A.D.700) by a priest Benki of Genkoji Temple. (photograph 12 sheets) |
May.1.2005 |
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Cherry in full bloom in Japan Mint | Passing through of the cherry trees of the enclosure of Japan Mint will start in 1883, and continues in 100 or more. There are many late-blooming double flowering cherry trees, and about 120 kinds and about 370 are planted. (photograph 8 sheets) |
Apr.20.2005 |
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The Summer Palace in China | The Summer Palace landscape, dominated mainly by Longevity Hill and Kuming Lake, covers an area of 2.9 square kilometers, three quarters of which is under water, Its 70,000 square meters of building space features a variety of palaces, gardens and other ancient-style architectural structures. (photograph 15 sheets) |
Apr.1.2005 |
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Famen Temple in China | Famen Temple is in the place of 120km of west from Xian, and foundation will have 1,800 years or more of history at 189 age from 147 of Donhan. It is the temple which Buddha's ashes and the treasure with which the underground royal palace was discovered in 1,987 excavated, and became famous suddenly. (photograph 20 sheets) |
Mar.1.2005 |
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Xian in China | Xian in Chinese Shaanxi province just had capital Changan of Tang in the ancient city with a population of 7 million. Various capitals will be placed for 2,000 years from the 11th century of B.C., and it is famous also as a starting point of the Silk Road. (photograph 10 sheets) |
Feb.15.2005 |
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Emperor Qin's Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses | Emperor Qin's Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses are the underground army corps of first Qin Emperor built 2200 years ago. (photograph 16 sheets) |
Feb.1.2005 |
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The Nyoiji Temple in Kobe Japan | The Nyoiji Temple, Tendai sect of Buddhism, is in Kobe Japan. This temple of Main hall is lost and has become leaving a cornerstone. The three-story pagoda, Amida hall, and Monjyu hall are specified to be an important cultural property. (photograph 8 sheets) |
Dec.1.2004 |
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The 2004 Mido-suji Parede in Osaka Japan | The Midosuji parade continues for 22 years. Float and a musical band march. More than 1 million spectators are in a place along the route. (photograph 15 sheets) |
Nov.1.2004 |
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Ninaji Temple in Kyoto Japan | Tne Ninaji temple was founded by the fifty-ninth emperor Uda in 888. It was formerly called the Old Imperial Palace of Omuro as it served as a residence for the ex-emperor. (photograph 12 sheets) |
Oct.1.2004 |
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The Horakuji Temple in Osaka Japan | The Horakiji Temple, Shingon sect of Buddhism, is in Osaka Japan. People believe in this temple as "Tnabe Hudoson" .As for this temple, there is a big tree of a camphor tree, and wooden three-story pagoda built in 1996.
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Sep.1.2004 |
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The Gion Float Festival in Kyoto Japan | The Gion festival in Kyoto which is one of the three Japanese grand festivals is the festival of Yasaka shrine. Various festival events are performed over the long period of time for 30 days from July 1. The highlight is the yamahoko-junko on July 17. Very colorful Yamaboko floats passes through a main street.
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Aug.1.2004 |
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Yotakuji Temple & Iris garden | Tne Yotakuji temple is the temple which the Tsugen Zen priest opened as a Soto sect Zen Buddhist seminary by command of Emperor Goenyu in 1370. A building has many which were rebuilt in 1778. There is a collection of the Gandhara sculpture. As The flower temple, the iris garden of 33,000 square meter of openingin 1975 is famous, and many tourists visit.
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Jul.1.2004 |
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The Jhohana Float Festival in Japan | Johana-cho of the terminal station in JR Johana Line which goes to the inland of Toyama Prefecture in Japan is a town with a population of 10,000. As for Jhohana Float Festival, Iori Float and Hikiyama Float are a set.
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Jun.5.2004 |
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The Taimaji Temple in Japan | The Taima temple is located in a Nara prefecture in Japan. If it passes through Ease Main gate, there are Nakanobo temple, Main hall of an important cultural property, and Lecture hall, and Hondo of a national treasure is in the front. In heights on the south, two Three-story pagodas of a national treasure build.
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May.1.2004 |
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The Kaijyusenji Temple in Japan | It is reported that Kaijusen-ji in Kyoto in Japan is foundation in 735. There was a fire in 1137, and after that, Jokei which was living in the Kasagi temple moved to this ground, and was revived in 1208. Now, it belongs to the Shingon sect of Buddhism, and the five-storied pagoda of a national treasure, Momjyu hall of an important cultural property, etc. remained.
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Apr.1.2004 |
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The Daigoji Temple in Japan | The Daigoji Temple is divided into two area, Kami-Daigo established by 874 and Shimo-Daigo established after it. It takes 1 hour on foot in a mountain path. Regent Hideyoshi opened the event which looks at the flower of a cherry trees in the spring of 1598. There are many buildings of a national treasure and an important cultural property in this temple.
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Mar.1.2004 |
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Spot of Kobe in Japan | Kobe city, in Japan, has various institutions relevant to a harbor as a port city. The town received serious damage by the Great Hanshin Earthquake in 1955. Now, revival progressing and seeing the image of an earthquake decreased.
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The stone image of Buddha | The sculpture of the light originating in the meaning of "Luminarie" of Italy is held in Kobe every year. It is the natural-features poetry of Christmas. The number of the used electric bulbs is about 240,000.The theme of this year is the horizon of light.
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Dec.31.2003 |
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Otsu Float Festival in Japan | The Otsu festival in Otsu-shi, Shiga in Japan is performed in autumn. 13 sets of Yama Float operate, in the upper part, festival musical accompaniment with a gong, a drum, and a whistle is performed, and doll mechanism can perform.
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Nov.1.2003 |
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Akashi in Japan | Akashi-shi where Akashi Kaikyo Bridge spreads at hand is on the Japanese standard time meridian line of the 135 east longitudes, and is a city with a population of about 300,000. It is blessed with the natural beauty which the sea, sky, and islands produce.
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Oct.1.2003 |
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Toju's hometown in Japan | It is the birth ground of Toju Nakae (1608-1648) which was scholar in early stages of an Edo time in the Shiga prefecture Adogawa-cho. There is a Toju shrine which deifies Toju Nakae.
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Sep.1.2003 |
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The Danjiri Float in Amagasaki Japan 2003 | The summer festival of Kibune shrine in Amagasaki Japan is a Danjiri festival.There will be Yama-awase game with which Danjiri collides violently and decides victory or defeat to be the night on the second.
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Aug.10.2003 |
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The Old temples in Saki Road & Saho Road | Omizo Float Festival performed in the district of the western side of the greatest lake" Lake Biwa" in Japan is Yama Float Festival. Yama Float of a two layer formula has the structure where the upper part and the lower part can ride as for people, and festival music by the gong, the drum, and the fife is performed in the upper part.
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May.17.2003 |
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The Old temples in Saki Road & Saho Road | Ichijo Avenue, which runs directly east from the archaeological site of the Heijo Palace grounds, is also known as Saho Road. And, west is known Saki Road. Heijo Imperial Palace was constructed in 710, and continued till 794. It is dotted with old Buddhist temples and this road is walking course.
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May.1.2003 |
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Kofukuji Temple | Among the Seven Great Temple of Nara in Japan, The Kofukuji Temple has maintained the closest relationship to the city throughout the centuries, due to its central location. The Kohukuji Temple was originally built in 710, although rebuilt with the repeated fire each time, old buildings are the things of Kamakura Period.
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Apr.1.2003 |
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Todaiji Temple | UNESCO-designated World Heritage Sites, Todaiji Temple was built in the Nara period (710-749 AD) at the behest of Emperor Syomu (724-749). The chief object of workshop is Vairocana Buddha, who is also the central Buddha in the KegonSutra. The Grate Buddha Hall ranks as the largest wooden structure in the world.
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1.Mar.2003 |
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Horyuji Temple | Horyuji temple, founded by Prince Syotoku during the early seventh century, still proudly displays its main buildings which are the oldest examples of wooden architucture in the world. Horyuji temple was registed as part of World Cultural Heritage.
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2.Feb.2003 |
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Yoshinogari Historical Park | Yoshinogari Historical Park in the Saga prefecture of Japan restores the portion around the 3rd century among the excavation spots of the ruins which continue for Yayoi-period about 600 years.
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2.Nov.2002 |
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Saga in Japan | Saga is the castle town of the Nabeshima han. Much remains for which make us feel a time remain.
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1.Oct.2002 |
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Chikubu island in Japan | Tikubu Island in Lake Biwa in Japan is a small island of 2km of the circumferences. Hougonji Temple and Chikubushima shrine are situated in this steep island, and the Kara Mon (Chinese gate) in shrine which is a representative achitectural relic of the splendid and gorgeous Momoyama Style, is a National Treasure.
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1.Sep.2002 |
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Suma Aquarium in Japan | Renewal opening of the Suma aquarium was in 1987. There are The Amazon hall,The Forest hall, world fish hall, etc. besides a main aquarium, and there is also a tank which fishes, etc. touch by hands. There is also an amusement park, and this institution can be enjoyed by the family companion.
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7.Jul.2002 |
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Takayama festival in Japan | The Takayama festival is famous for of a traditional festival in Japan. Wooden gorgeous floats run a street. The Takayama festival is performed twice for a year. It is two, the Sanno festival of spring, and the Yawata festival of autumn. 12 floats are run and mechanism can perform in spring. It overlapped with full bloom of a cherry tree this year, and was very beautiful.
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30.Apr.2002 |
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Oji Zoo in Japan | The Kobe municipal Oji zoo will be established in 1928. It was transferred to the present place in 1953. A cherry tree inside the garden blooms in spring, and it is the place of relaxation of a citizen. Seemingly, there are 194 kinds of animals.
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17.Mar.2002 |
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Yakushiji Temple in Japan | Yakushiji complex of temple buildings temple was comppleted in 698. Later when the capital was moved to Heijo, the temple was rebuilt at the present location in 718. Now, the lost buildings are rebuilding.
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16.Feb.2002 |
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Korakuen Garden in Japan | Korakuen Garden, one of the three best traditional landscape gardens in Japan, is a cultural heritage site. Development of this garden began in 1686 under an order given to Tsuda Nagatake by Lord Ikeda Terumasa, the ruler of Okayama. It was completed 14 years later in 1700.
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1.Dec.2001 |
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Sakamoto in Japan | Sakamoto of the Shiga prefecture in Japan is the town which prospered as a cathedral town of Enryakuji Temple. It is the town of Anoh-syu famous as a skill group of stone wall structure.
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1.Nov.2001 |
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Nagahama/ Mt.Ibuki | The Mt. Ibuki is highest mountain in the Shiga prefecture Japan. Nagahama-shi in the foot is the castle town built by Hideyoshi Toyotomi (1536-1598).It is the town which feels histories, such as the Hikiyama float festival which performs child kabuki.
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1.Oct.2001 |
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Takashima in Japan | Takashima located in the west of Lake Biwa which is the greatest lake in Japan is the town of about 7,000 population. This town has the institution of a youth travel village etc., and it is just going to impress a history.
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1.Sep.2001 |
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Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden | The botanical garden in Mt.Rokko will be established by Dr. reason Tomitaro Makino's instruction in 1933. It is located in above sea level of 865m, and various plants and the spontaneous-generation plant of Mt.Rokko are planted.
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15.Jul.2001 |
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The Egypt/Cairo and neighbourhood | Metropolitan Cairo of Egypt is the town where ancient times to the present age was intermingled. The places which have ruins in large numbers, such as the Giza district famous for 3 large pyramid, Dahshur, Saqqara, and ancient metropolitan Memphis, are also near Cairo. It is also visible like the work which an excavation and restoration work of ruins continue and continues forever now.
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27.May.2001 |
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The Temple of Abu Simbel | The Abu Simbel Temple is 900km from Cairo to south. UNESCO reconstructd in 60m upper part the place which sinks by the Aswan High Dam construction, from the original position. From now on, it built 3,300 years ago at Ramses II.
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31.Mar.2001 |
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Palace Museum in China | Palace Museum is a familiar royal palace in a movie "The Last Emperor"(Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci 1987). China royal palace are opened to sight-seeing as Palece Museum. Many buildings build to 750m of east and west, 960m of north and south, and a vast site called the area of 720,000 square meters. It is said that 9,000 has the number of rooms and only a part can be seen for a short
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5.Mar.2001 |
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Great Wall | Great Wall sections in Beijing, totaling 629km in length with 827 city terraces and 71 passes, were mostly built in Ming Dynasty. Gereat Wall is in China, and has become the world culture inheritance.
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1.Jan 2001 |
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Suma Beach in Japan | The Suma beach in Kobe-shi of Japan. It is crowded with sea bathing in summer for the only beach in between Hanshin. The Suma beach aquarium and an old Wada cape lighthouse are also situated in near. (photograph 10 sheets) |
9.Oct 2000 |  |
Ijinkan (foreign style building) in Kobe | The residence in foreign style built in the 1900s at the beginning has gathered in the Kitano-cho in Kobe. It is the residence which Japan opened the door wide in the foreign country, and the overseas dealer in trade built. (photograph 15 sheets) |
10.Sep 2000 |
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Zenkoji Temple | The Tendai sect of Buddhism and the Jodo sect are performing the Buddhist service by turns in the temple where Zenkoji Temple has been intimate without the exception of a cult. The erection in 664 (Emperor kogyoku three years) is reported. (photograph 12 sheets) |
25.Jun 2000 |
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Himeji Castle | Himeji Castle is the wooden building which is located Hyogo prefecture in Japan and built about 400 years ago. Himeji Castle was specified to be a world culture inheritance in 1992.(Hyogo prefecture in Japan) (photograph 15 sheets) |
21.May 2000 |
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Tsugaike Highland | The Tsugaike Highland is a skiing area in the foot of the Hakuba mountain of the Japan Alps. It is the sight-seeing of the foot of the Hakuba mountain, and the mountain-climbing base in summer. (Nagano prefecture in Japan) (photograph 10 sheets) |
23.Apr 2000 |
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Ponte Perle 2000 | The Kobe classic car parade was held following last year. It was the parade over two days which start the Rokko island, cross Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, go to the Awaji island, and return to the Rokko island of the goal again. (photograph 20 sheets) |
24.Mar 2000 |
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KAIYUKAN Aquarium | The theme of the KAIYUKAN Aquarium is based on the new "Gaia Hypothesis", advocated by Mr. James Lovelock. This hypothesis explains that the earth with its volcanic activities and all its creatures are interrelated to each other and belonging to one body of life. In reality, the volcanic zone surrounding the Pacific Ocean (Pan Pacific Volcanic Zone) almost overlaps the areas that are filled with numerous creatures. (photograph 20 sheets) |
20.Feb 2000 |
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Ohmishima Island | The Ohmishima island is situated in Yamaguchi prefecture in Japan, and is the center of a North Nagato seashore national park. It is the island of about 40km of the circumferences. The scene to which the north side was rich in change, such as a cave and a stone pillar, with a dislocation and erosion is seen. (photograph 10 sheets) |
26.Jan 2000 |
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Taineiji temple | Taineiji temple is the temple of the Soto sect in the Yamaguchi prefecture in Japan. That's right temple of 1410 which is built and governed the subsidiary Buddhist temple of 600 a long time ago. Mr. Oouchi opened culture in this district in the 14th century. Yoshitaka Oouchi who is this Lord of 31 generation of Mr. Oouchi committed hara-kiri by Taineiji temple in 1551, and the Oouchi house became extinct. A photograph is 560Width and 400Height pixels. (photograph 8 sheets) |
15.Jan 2000 |
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Nankinmachi | There are many Chinese restaurants and shops in Nankinmachi. Many of buildings are the styles of China. A photograph is 560Width and 400Height pixels. (photograph 15 sheets) |
31.Dec 1999 |
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Itsukushima Shrine | Itsukushima Shrine presents a unique on a grand conception of a kind not seen anywhere else in the world, with its group of shrine buildings, brightly lacquered in red, extending out over the sea against the backdrop of Mt. Misen and other mountains coverd in deep green value. The shrine is registed a World Culture Herigate by Unesco. A photograph is 560Width and 400Height pixels. (photograph 10 sheets) |
1.Dec 1999 |
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Koyasan Shingon Temple | Koyasan is a sacred mountain which was opened by Kobo Daishi, a great teacher of Buddhism in 816. The main headquarters of Koyasan Shingonshu is located at Koyasan in Wakayama prefecture, Japan. A photograph is 560Width and 400Height pixels. (photograph 15 sheets) |
1999.11.1 |
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Syodo-shima Island | The Syodo-shima Island is an island of the warm climate of floating on the Setouchi sea. Cultivation of an olive is prosperous and has become the specialty. A photograph is 560Width and 400Height pixels. (photograph 10 sheets) |
1999.10.10 |
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Gion Festival | The Gion Festival, held to commemorate the events, has grown more colorful. Yamaboko floats in the festival procession are main event. A photograph is 560Width and 400Height pixels. (photograph 25 sheets) |
1999.8.12 |
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"Danjiri" festival | It is the sight of the "Danjiri" festival of Sumiyoshi shrine in Kobe. "Danjiri" floats in the festival are energetic. A photograph is 560Width and 400Height pixels. (photograph 35 sheets) |
1999.5.20 |
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Scenery of Kobe | It is the scenery of Kobe here and there. There is also a photograph of a classic car parade. (photograph 15 sheets) |
1999.6.20 |
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How to make Red/Blue glasses. | Red/Blue glasses can be easily made also from whom. Let's make glasses and see anaglyph. | 1999.1.26 |