Dr Plokta (drplokta) wrote,
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Pictures from Japan

The Flickr photoset is here, and will be added to as I get more photos, but here are some thumbnails behind the cut.

We went to visit the Meiji Shrine this morning -- here's its gateway.
Gateway to Meiji Shrine

There was some kind of dance contest going on, and the place was thronged with dancing teams in colourful costumes.
Dancing Contest at Meiji Shrine

There was also the Notting Hill Carnival a procession of dance teams going up towards the contest.
Procession in Omote-Sando

While at the shrine, a wedding party went across towards the wedding chapel.
Wedding Party at Meiji Shrine
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