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Monday, February 28, 2011

Banya



Hamanaka settled in the town from the Edo period Yoiti is fishing Hukuwara building was owned by a group of houses had been fishing for herring Hukuhara.

Tsukamemasu whether any had been placed in the building had been used in herring fishing and exploring the spacious grounds.




Banya is a main house accommodation space migrant fishermen, fishermen's wooden floor chamber has become known as Daidokoro(kitchen) two floors, has become in three dimensions to accommodate fishermen.
Also, during the height of the herring fishery off the floor now eating instant meals can be left shoes.

Rice granary

The warehouse had kept the U.S. soybean food products and straw packed between the inner and outer stones, prepared for invasion of rats.




In addition, the warehouse network were housed and nets used in fishing and warehouse documents were stored clothing and important documents stored in the same shape and then place the product being dried Shirako Kazunoko taken from herring and can be crowded at times to know the fishing herring fishery management.


[Activity] in the material culture of each facility in the town museum, except Saturday and Sunday Yoiti is from May to November, with a brief overview of each facility in their holiday volunteer docent.

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Sapporo Clock Tower




The development of Sapporo as the capital of Hokkaido began in 1869, with the help of many foreign experts, engineers and educators. "The Clock Tower" was built in 1878 and is therefore regarded as both a historical and cultural symbol of Sapporo. The Clock Tower was originally called "Embujo" - meaning a 'military drill hall' - and served as a drill hall for the Sapporo Agricultural College (currently Hokkaido University), which was the first institution for Agricultural Studies in Japan.
Dr. William S. Clark, President of Massachusetts Agricultural College, was invited as the first vice-president of the Sapporo Agricultural College. During his tenure, he designed the curriculum with military training, similar to that of MAC. Professor William Wheeler took over after Dr. Clark and planned to build a military drill hall, which was later called the Clock Tower. It is said that Governor Kiyotaka Kuroda of the Hokkaido Development Commission proposed renovating the tower by installing a large clock, which was manufactured and purchased from the E. Howard Watch & Clock Co. of Boston, Massachusetts. The construction of this new addition was completed in 1881.
The simple and practical features of the Clock Tower's wooden structure are typical of American houses found in the Mid-west and West during its colonization. Rooms on the first floor were used as laboratories, lecture rooms, and exhibition space for zoological, botanical, and mineralogical specimens. The second floor was used for physical education training as well as a ceremony hall.
The Clock Tower was designated as a National Important Cultural Property in 1970 and is now a museum that is also used for various cultural activities. The Clock Tower continues to serve as a historical landmark, telling stories of early days in Sapporo.

Sapporo Clock Tower official page





Sakura



Cherry flowers  says Sakura in Japanese.
 
The cherry flowers are probably the most popular in Japan.



 When Spring Comes, and then made a party under the cherry trees and cherry blossoms in.

The Sapporo Beer Garden

 Sapporo Beer Garden




The Sapporo Beer Garden is the only place where you can taste all of Hokkaido's greatest foods at one location.

 Built in the year 23 of the Meiji era, it served as a government office building when the government was sending pioneers to Hokkaido. This profound historical building has an atmosphere that will give you an unique feeling every time you set foot inside.

A giant kessel(or cauldron) from the Taisho period reaches toward the high ceiling of the beer hall where you can eat barbequed mutton on hot plates shaped like Hokkaido, and drink down the delicious draft beer.

Many of our guests who have visited and dined here have exclaimed; " Huge! It is a huge beer hall!", " The ceiling is really high!"" This space is great!".

Friday, February 25, 2011

Carrying a portable shrine

Carrying a portable shrine
They are carrying a Mikoshi through the town.  Mikoshi is a portable shrine.

Dressed much like the festival I also carry a portable shrine.

There are many  booths at the Matsuri festival, selling souvenirs and food !

It's not the same as an American costume party.


Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Kiyomizudera Temple

Kiyomizudera Temple


Since many people visit the Heian period as Kiyomizu Kannon.

Tsumeru and climb the approach of the Higashiyama "Otowasan" against the Nioumon, West Gate Tower, Mie (important cultural asset for both) is welcoming.

Spring cherry blossoms and young green, overhanging cliff temple-building in the background and the beauty of fall foliage seasons (National Treasure) is on top of the cliff Seridashi, great views of the city. 15 buildings together (important cultural asset for both) is situated line arranged.
Kiyomizudera Temple is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan.


Japanese most popular hotel booking site


Monday, February 21, 2011

Exclusive Gardens of Kyoto



Exclusive Gardens of Kyoto

Japanese gardens provide tranquility and peace of mind. Through beautiful high-definition images, Exclusive Gardens of Kyoto introduces their historical and cultural background and design philosophy.

Fire festival in Kyoto


The "Matsuage" fire festival in Kyoto was admired by essayist

The most touching festival scene that I've ever observed".

the dance of flames" that moved so deeply



The Mountain God Piggyback


 The Mountain God Piggyback



This program describes a simple, rustic event called "The Mountain God Piggyback" that has been handed down since time immemorial in a snowy mountain village in Yamagata Prefecture. Carrying the local shrine's object of worship on their shoulders, children make house-to-house visits in the area, so that the local people can offer up their prayers to the deity.

Kagura: The Passion for Dance



Kagura: The Passion for Dance

In ancient times, "kagura" was a form of dance dedicated to the gods. But in modern times, as its original meaning weakened and it took on the color of a local performing art, young people found it rustic and lost interest in it. Today, however, many kagura groups are attracting them and seeking to create original dances while preserving traditions. This program investigates the reasons for kagura's current popularity with the young.


The old cargo ship Japan

The old cargo ship that sailed the Sea of Japan during the Edo period.

Sunday, February 20, 2011

maboroman

maboroman!! Patrolling the universe. In fact, I like to nap・・・

Yoichi Shrine in Japan

August 1911. It was renamed Yoichi shrine.The new building was completed in May 1923 the shrine, was promoted to the prefecture's next 13 years. Shrine inaugurated on May 31, 1977.

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Four heavenly kings

This picture is kannon and Buddhist gods .
Kannon is riding on a dragon


In the Buddhist faith, the Four Heavenly Kings are four guardian gods, each of whom watches over one cardinal direction of the world.


It is said to have various benefits.

Friday, February 18, 2011

Historical Village

The main entrance to the village is the old Sapporo Station building. 
I live in the neighborhood. So I often go there. 

Has written a detailed explanation to the official page




Fudo Myoo

Acala Vidyaraja with his acolytes Cetaka. We are called" Fudo Myoo"
one of the popular Buddhist deities, is fierce-looking and wreathed in flames with a sword and a rope in his hands. The sword cuts away hindrances of passion and false knowledge, and the rope is used to draw in beings to Enlightenment. To demons he is terror, but to the faithful he is the remover of anxieties, banisher of evil and savior from oppression. Fudomyoo of Naritasan Temple has been worshiped by numerous people from all over the country for a long time.

I love " Fudo Myoo"


Fudo Myoo Mantra






Japanese Landscape

Japanese Landscape.  This is the view from the hil

Hokkaido Shrine in Japan

Hokkaido Shrine

The history of   Hokkaido Shrine

This Hokkaido Shrine( Jingu) enshrines three dieties for the reclamaition oh Hokkaido. The reclamation of Hokkaido was begun when the Meiji Restoration succeeded.
Emperor Meiji selected protecting deities of the reclamation of Hokkaido and enshrined them in this shrine in 1869.
Hokkaido used to be called "Ezo" the name oh one of the groups of Ainu. The Meiji Government changed it to Hokkaido in 1869. "Hokkaido" means "road for the north sea".
Every reclamation decision of Hokkaido (except the southern area, i.e, Matsumae,Hakodate) began from here.

Hokkaido is cold regions. In the winter, snow



Thursday, February 17, 2011

kannon

This building does not belong to religion. It is a rare thing in Japan

It is made of a tourist facility
kannon

torii

This picture is" torii" A torii marks the entrance to a sacred space.
Described in Japanese「鳥居」
This picture is "Lantern"
Wash hands and rinse mouth in this place. For purify myself
This is the shrine. This place is the worship of God in Japan.I've been praying for this place
When I went this place. The sun was shining. So I felt very happy.

I wish pray for world peace.Thanks for reading!!