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25.Kogosho * This is the the Kogosho building, used as a ceremonial hall for celebrating the Coming-of-Age of the Crown Prince as well as on those occasions when the Emperor received the Shogun (military ruler of feudal Japan) and Daimyo (feudal lords). The present building was reconstructed in 1958. * 2865 x 1763 * (1.2MB)

19.Kogosho * 2916 x 1944 * (1.92MB)

26.Kogosho * 2781 x 1737 * (781KB)
 
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20.Kogosho.Azumaasobi * In the Kogosho, there is a reproduction of the Azumasoobi dance performance, which was originally the commonalty performance of Eastern Japan. It was then adopted in the Imperial Court in the Heian Period (794-1185). Later on, you will see photos of real dancers and musicians performing the Azumaasobi, in the Shinmikurumayose stage (where you saw the female dancers mannequins before). * 1944 x 1296 * (755KB)

21.Nakadachiurigomon.gate * 1697 x 1151 * (748KB)

21.Oikeniwa.Garden * The Oikeniwa garden, on the east side of the imperial palace area. The pond represents the sea with a suhama pebble beach. * 2871 x 1914 * (1.55MB)
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