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Taiko drummers at Tokyo Marathon 2007 Finish Line Taiko drummers at Tokyo Marathon 2007 Finish Line
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Video duration: 176 seconds

The Tokyo Marathon 2007 finish line featured various entertainment. One of them were these incredible taiko drummers. The taiko troupe's name is Kodaijin ??? and they are available for hire. Web site at www.geocities.jp/kod aijin_kdj/ Also see photos: http://photoguide.jp /pix/thumbnails.php? album=489

Related: big, drummers, koto-ku, marathon, race, runners, sight, taiko, tokyo

Omi-Hachiman Sagicho Matsuri Climax Omi-Hachiman Sagicho Matsuri Climax
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Video duration: 437 seconds

This is the 2nd day of the festival when the Sagicho floats clash with each other in the afternoon and set afire at night. The Sagicho Matsuri is a festival of 13 colorful Sagicho floats painstakingly made with edible materials mounted on a straw and wooden base. Photos: http://photoguide.jp /pix/thumbnails.php? album=530

Related: festival, floats, japan, matsuri, omi-hachiman, prefecture, sagicho, shiga

Ichiyo-zakura Oiran Dochu Procession + Show Ichiyo-zakura Oiran Dochu Procession + Show
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Video duration: 311 seconds

Behind the famous Sensoji temple in Asakusa (Tokyo) is a local neighborhood where they hold the annual Ichiyo Sakura Festival in April along the main street lined with Ichiyo cherry blossoms. The festival highlight is the Oiran Dochu courtesan procession and an Oiran Show. Also see her putting on and taking off those high clogs. Photos: http://photoguide.jp /pix/thumbnails.php? album=559

Related: asakusa, courtesan, dochu, geisha, ichiyo, oiran, procession, sakura, tokyo

Kanamara Phallus Festival (Long version) Kanamara Phallus Festival (Long version)
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Video duration: 124 seconds

Three phallus shrines are carried along the streets of Kawasaki, Japan. Held by Kanayama Shrine near Kawasaki Daishi Station. On the first Sun. of April, it holds this now-famous festival nicknamed the Phallus or Fertility Festival. See photos here: http://photoguide.jp /pix/thumbnails.php? album=275

Related: drag, festival, japan, kanamara, kanayama, kawasaki, matsuri, phallus, queen, shrine

Yamato Awa Odori Dance Yamato Awa Odori Dance
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Video duration: 150 seconds

Awa Odori dance festival held in late July in Yamato, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. This video shows a troupe named Chidori-ren featuring a crowd-pleasing performance. Photos here; http://photoguide.jp /pix/thumbnails.php? album=335

Related: awa, dance, dancers, festival, japan, kanagawa, kimono, odori, street, women, yamato, yukata

Shinkansen bullet train coming and going Shinkansen bullet train coming and going
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Video duration: 101 seconds

Japan's bullet trains whizz by at the train station. Includes speeding past Mt. Fuji as seen from the train window.

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Yamanote Line at Tokyo Station Yamanote Line at Tokyo Station
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Video duration: 81 seconds

Tokyo's most popular train line arrives and departs Tokyo Station during off-peak hours. BTW, the yellow line near the platform edge actually has bumps--for blind people. ("What is that bumpy yellow stripe for?" is a frequently asked question by friends who visit me in Tokyo.) Photos: http://photoguide.jp /pix/thumbnails.php? album=535

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Koenji Awa Odori Dance Koenji Awa Odori Dance
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Video duration: 240 seconds

A suburb of Tokyo, Koenji holds the largest Awa Odori dance in the Tokyo region every Aug. This video shows three dance troupes which include cute little children and awesome taiko drumming. Photos here: http://photoguide.jp /pix/thumbnails.php? album=337

Related: awa, children, dance, drum, japan, japanese, koenji, odori, taiko, tokyo, women

Tokyo Marathon 2008 at start/finish line ?????? Tokyo Marathon 2008 at start/finish line ??????
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Video duration: 413 seconds

Held on Feb. 17, 2008, see the start line in Shinjuku, Imperial Palace moat, Shinagawa U-turn, and finish line at Tokyo Big Sight. Over 30,000 runners. Photos: http://photoguide.jp /pix/thumbnails.php? album=648

Related: 2008, marathon, runners, running, tokyo

Aomori Nebuta Float in Tokyo Aomori Nebuta Float in Tokyo
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Video duration: 185 seconds

A Nebuta float made its way to Yasukuni Shrine during the Mitama Festival in July 2006. Dancers called haneto danced in front of the float followed by taiko drummers and other musicians. The float even went through the shrine gate at top speed. Photos here: http://photoguide.jp /pix/thumbnails.php? album=338

Related: aomori, festival, haneto, japan, matsuri, mitama, nebuta, shrine, tokyo, yasukuni

Shrine maidens dancing Shrine maidens dancing
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Video duration: 126 seconds

New Year's Day at Taga Taisha Shrine in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Stage dances and entertainment were performed. Photos here: http://photoguide.jp /pix/thumbnails.php? album=138

Related: dance, japan, maiden, miko, shiga, shrine, taga, taisha

Onbashira Festival, Harumiya, Nagano, Japan Onbashira Festival, Harumiya, Nagano, Japan
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Video duration: 135 seconds

With great pomp and fanfare, Onbashira Log No. 4 for Harumiya Shrine was erected on May 9, 2004. Photos: http://photoguide.jp /pix/thumbnails.php? album=573

Related: festival, japan, kami-suwa, log, matsuri, nagano, onbashira, pole, satobiki, shrine, suwa

Koenji Awa Odori Dance formations Koenji Awa Odori Dance formations
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Video duration: 126 seconds

Neat dance formations by various troupes at the Awa Odori in Koenji, Tokyo. Held in late Aug. Photos here: http://photoguide.jp /pix/thumbnails.php? album=337

Related: awa, children, dance, drum, japan, japanese, koenji, odori, taiko, tokyo, women

Shinkansen leaving Tokyo Station Shinkansen leaving Tokyo Station
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Video duration: 55 seconds

The sleek Tokaido shinkansen Nozomi bullet train leaves Tokyo Station. Photos: http://photoguide.jp /pix/thumbnails.php? album=535

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Shinjuku Eisa Festival, Tokyo Shinjuku Eisa Festival, Tokyo
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Video duration: 104 seconds

Okinawan taiko drum and dance festival held annually in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Eisa is Okinawa's Bon dance. Footage taken on July 31, 2005. Photos: http://photoguide.jp /pix/thumbnails.php? album=531

Related: dance, drum, eisa, festival, japan, matsuri, okinawa, shinjuku, taiko, tokyo