Sunday, January 25, 2015

Big Statue of Buddha in Kamakura on Jan. 25, 2015

This is the icon of Kamakura, 'Big Statue of Buddha'.

You will know how big it is.
A pair of straw sandals which he was supposedly wearing.
There will be full of tourists in the precinct of Kotokuin-temple when winter is over.
 
 

Saturday, January 3, 2015

'Hakone Ekiden': 'Long Distance Relay Road Race between Tokyo & Hakone'

Twenty university teams were qualified to take part in the New Year's Hakone Ekiden Race held on January 2 & 3. This is the most popular New Year's sports event in Japan.
I went to Tokyo to see the return road race on Jan. 3 and would like to show you some photos and films.
 
 

Aoyama Gakuin Universuty won the race for the first time.

Komazawa University got the second place.


Toyo University was the third place team.

Juntendo University students are cheering their mates from the sidewalk.
 

The last runner follows the relay mobile of a radio station.
 
I took a picture of Kabuki Theater from my car on the way home.