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Kamo River flowing in front of Shijo Minami-za Theater, Kyoto

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Hot weather in Japan

KYOTO, Japan - Women in casual summer kimonos called yukata walk along the Kamo River in Kyoto on July 11, 2013. Hot weather continues in many areas of Japan.

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Hot weather in Japan

KYOTO, Japan - Women in casual summer kimonos called yukata walk along the Kamo River in Kyoto on July 11, 2013. Hot weather continues in many areas of Japan.

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'Make Way for Ducklings' in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - A duck family is seen floating on the Kamo River in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward on June 7, 2013, after marching from a pond near Yoboji temple earlier in the day. According to local residents, eight years ago ducks started flying from the river to the temple pond in the spring to hatch ducklings, and return to the river about 500 meters away around June after the ducklings have grown. Policemen controlled traffic the same day to assist the family's trip, which started around 6:20 p.m. and took about an hour.

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'Make Way for Ducklings' in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - A duck leads 10 ducklings as the family marches toward the Kamo River from a pond near Yoboji temple in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward on June 7, 2013. According to local residents, eight years ago ducks started flying from the river to the temple pond in the spring to hatch ducklings, and return to the river about 500 meters away around June after the ducklings have grown. Policemen controlled traffic the same day to assist the family's trip, which started around 6:20 p.m. and took about an hour.

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'Make Way for Ducklings' in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - A duck leads 10 ducklings as the family marches toward the Kamo River from a pond near Yoboji temple in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward on June 7, 2013. According to local residents, eight years ago ducks started flying from the river to the temple pond in the spring to hatch ducklings, and return to the river about 500 meters away around June after the ducklings have grown. Policemen controlled traffic the same day to assist the family's trip, which started around 6:20 p.m. and took about an hour.

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'Make Way for Ducklings' in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - A duck leads 10 ducklings as the family marches toward the Kamo River from a pond near Yoboji temple in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward on June 7, 2013. According to local residents, eight years ago ducks started flying from the river to the temple pond in the spring to hatch ducklings, and return to the river about 500 meters away around June after the ducklings have grown. Policemen controlled traffic the same day to assist the family's trip, which started around 6:20 p.m. and took about an hour.

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Downpour hits Niigata, Fukushima

TOKYO, Japan - Downpour leaves rice paddies and houses flooded in an area straddling Sanjo and Kamo in Niigata Prefecture in a photo from a Kyoto News helicopter on July 30, 2011. Seen in back is the Shinano River.

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Open-air dining in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Maiko apprentice geisha serve sake for guests as the season's open-air dining began along the Kamo River in Kyoto on May 1, 2011.

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Tsunami reach Japan's Pacific side

KAMOGAWA, Japan - In this aerial view, the sea current rises into the mouth of the Kamo River in Chiba Prefecture, on Feb. 28, 2010. Japan observed waves as high as 1.45 meters after tsunami triggered by a massive earthquake in Chile reached wide areas along Japan's Pacific coast.

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Salamander found near Kamo River

KYOTO, Japan - A giant salamander was found in a riverbed near the Kamo River in Kyoto on July 11. The 1-meter-long salamander, designated as a special natural treasure, may have been brought to the location from the upper stream due to river swelling caused by a typhoon that hit the Japanese archipelago over the past days.

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Duck family in Kyoto

A mother duck and her ducklings are on their way to the Kamo River in Kyoto on July 3, 2022.

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Duck family in Kyoto

A mother duck and her ducklings are on their way to the Kamo River in Kyoto on July 3, 2022.

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Duck family in Kyoto

A mother duck and her ducklings are on their way to the Kamo River in Kyoto on July 3, 2022.

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Duck family in Kyoto

A mother duck and her ducklings are on their way to the Kamo River in Kyoto on July 3, 2022.

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Salamander found near Kamo River

KYOTO, Japan - A giant salamander was found in a riverbed near the Kamo River in Kyoto on July 11. The 1-meter-long salamander, designated as a special natural treasure, may have been brought to the location from the upper stream due to river swelling caused by a typhoon that hit the Japanese archipelago over the past days.

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Hiroshige - 53 Stations of the Tokaido - Print 55

55 Kyoto - In the foreground the "long" bridge over the Kamo River, and people crossing over, with the town beyond, behind which rise hills overlooking it, the most distant printed from graded colourblock only. While decending to Kyoto, travellers could enjoy a panoramic view of the elegant imperial capital from the mountain pass and undoubtedly felt joy and relief at seeing the final destination of their journey from Edo. In those days it was the wish of every Japanese to see Kyoto once in his life.Utagawa Hiroshige (1797 - 1858). The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido - Hoeido edition (1831-4) Date: 1831 - 1834

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Dabbling ducks walk from pond to river in Kyoto

A mother duck and four ducklings cross a street in Kyoto on June 16, 2016, as they move from a pond at Yoboji, a Buddhist temple, to the Kamo River. They walked about 700 meters in the rain. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Dabbling ducks walk from pond to river in Kyoto

Local people watch a mother duck and four ducklings walking on a street in Kyoto on June 16, 2016, as they move from a pond at Yoboji, a Buddhist temple, to the Kamo River. They walked about 700 meters in the rain. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Visitors enjoy cuisine on riverside terrace in Kyoto

Visitors enjoy traditional Kyoto cuisine with geisha girls and maiko apprentice entertainers at a restaurant on a raised wooden terrace by the Kamo River, at the start of the annual "noryo yuka" (cool floor) season in Kyoto, western Japan, on May 1, 2016. A custom that dates back to the Edo period, the terraces allow people to enjoy dinner in the cool evening breeze during the summer months. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Visitors enjoy cuisine on riverside terrace in Kyoto

Visitors enjoy a traditional musical performance at a restaurant on a raised wooden terrace by the Kamo River, at the start of the annual "noryo yuka" (cool floor) season in Kyoto, western Japan, on May 1, 2016. A custom that dates back to the Edo period, the terraces allow people to enjoy dinner in the cool evening breeze during the summer months. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Visitors enjoy cuisine on riverside terrace in Kyoto

Visitors enjoy traditional Kyoto cuisine with geisha girls and maiko apprentice entertainers at a restaurant on a raised wooden terrace by the Kamo River, at the start of the annual "noryo yuka" (cool floor) season in Kyoto, western Japan, on May 1, 2016. A custom that dates back to the Edo period, the terraces allow people to enjoy dinner in the cool evening breeze during the summer months. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Protests continue across Japan as security bills pass lower house panel

Protesters rally on Sanjo Ohashi, a famous bridge across the Kamo River in Kyoto, western Japan, against a controversial government-proposed package of national security bills on July 15, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Dabbling ducks move from pond to river in Kyoto

People watch ducks crossing a street in Kyoto on May 31, 2015, as they move from a pond in Yoboji, a Buddhist temple, to the Kamo River. A mother duck and 14 ducklings took about an hour to walk the about 700 meters from the pond to the river. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Dabbling ducks move from pond to river in Kyoto

People watch ducks crossing a street in Kyoto on May 31, 2015, as they move from a pond in Yoboji, a Buddhist temple, to the Kamo River. A mother duck and 14 ducklings took about an hour to walk the about 700 meters from the pond to the river. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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People enjoy cuisine on raised riverbank floor in Kyoto

People enjoy cuisine in cool evening breezes at a restaurant on a raised wooden terrace over the Kamo River bank amid festive music in Kyoto, western Japan, on May 1, 2015, at the start of the annual "noryo yuka" (cool floor) season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Visitors enjoy cuisine on raised riverbank floor in Kyoto

Tourists drink sake with geisha girls and maiko apprentice entertainers at the start of the annual "noryo yuka" (cool floor) season in evening breezes at a restaurant on a raised wooden terrace over the Kamo River bank in Kyoto, western Japan, on May 1, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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People enjoy kabuki star Ebizo's play on Kyoto's riverside stage

Some 300 people watch a special creative performance by star kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizo on a special stage set up on the banks of the Kamo River -- known as the birthplace of kabuki -- in Kyoto, western Japan, on Oct. 24, 2015, playing the iconic role of Susanoo, the god of storms, who slays a giant eight-headed serpent. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kabuki star Ebizo performs on Kyoto's riverside stage

Star kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizo performs a creative dance on a special stage set up on the banks of the Kamo River -- known as the birthplace of kabuki -- in Kyoto, western Japan, on Oct. 24, 2015. In the dance, Ebizo plays the iconic role of Susanoo, the god of storms, slaying a giant eight-headed serpent. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kabuki star Ebizo performs creative dance on Kyoto riverside stage

Start kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizo (foreground) performs a creative dance on a special stage set up on the banks of the Kamo River -- known as the birthplace of kabuki -- in Kyoto, western Japan, on Oct. 24, 2015, playing the iconic role of Susanoo, the god of storms, who slays a giant eight-headed serpent. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Condo worth over 700 mil. yen to be sold in Kyoto

Mitsubishi Jisho Residence Co. unveils on Oct. 8, 2015, a model room for its new condominium complex built along the Kamo River running through the ancient capital of Kyoto. The most expensive condo will exceed 700 million yen, the highest price among housing units sold in western Japan since 1995. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Shijo Ohashi Bridge over the Kamo River

View of Shijo-Ohashi Bridge from across the Kamogawa River, facing west. The iron bridge was built in 1874 and has round lights on its parapets. Yaomasa Restaurant is located on the north side of the west end of the bridge. In the middle of the bridge is a Western-style temporary arch and a sign that says Sanshisuimei (an expression to describe the beauty of the mountains and water) . Women holding parasols walk across the bridge. Taken in 1904.==Date:1904, Place:Kyoto, Photo:Underwood, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number97‐45‐0]

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Enjoying a cool evening on yuka platforms along the Kamo River

A geisha and maiko relax on a terrace at Shijo Ohashi, looking over Kamogawa River. One stares across the river, while the other sits on the railing looking toward the interior. Houses are reflected on the river in the background. This photograph may have been used in picture postcards for tourists. It was taken by Tamamura Kozaburo.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:Tamamura Kozaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number83‐18‐0]

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Sajiki platforms along the Kamo River,Kyoto

Sajiki platforms along the Kamo River,Kyoto==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:R. Stillfried, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images)

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Enjoying a cool evening on yuka platforms along the Kamo River

Geisha and maiko relax on a terrace at Shijo Ohashi, on the western side of Kamogawa River. The two on the left are drinking sake, while the two on the right are playing paper, scissors, rock. Lamps and cigarette trays have been placed on the floor. The houses lining the eastern side of the river and Gojo-Ohashi Bridge are visible in the background. This photograph may have been used in picture postcards for tourists. ==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number52‐40‐0]

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Enjoying a cool evening on yuka platforms along the Kamo River

A geisha and maiko relax on a terrace at Shijo Ohashi, looking over Kamogawa River. One stares across the river, while the other sits on the railing looking toward the interior. Houses are reflected on the river in the background. This photograph may have been used in picture postcards for tourists. It was taken by Tamamura Kozaburo.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:Tamamura Kozaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number48‐14‐0]

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Enjoying a cool evening on yuka platforms along the Kamo River

A geisha and maiko relax on a terrace at Shijo Ohashi, looking over Kamogawa River. One stares across the river, while the other sits on the railing looking toward the interior. Houses are reflected on the river in the background. This photograph may have been used in picture postcards for tourists. It was taken by Tamamura Kozaburo.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:Tamamura Kozaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number48‐7‐0]

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Enjoying a cool evening on yuka platforms along the Kamo River

Six women wearing kimono and hair done in Japanese style cool themselves on a porch overlooking a river. By them are lanterns and a tobacco tray. A river, inlet, trees and houses can be seen in the background. Same as the photo numbered 11-50 and 52-40==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number18‐28‐0]

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Shiraito Falls

Shiraito Falls. A branch of the Fuji River, Shiba River becomes a waterfall here. There is a monument with a poem by Kamo Hidetaka : Without knowing the time, water from snow or from heaven, falls perpetually at Shiraito (From the Dainippon Dictionary of Place Names).==Date:unknown, Place:Shizuoka, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number13‐29‐0]

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Enjoying a cool evening on yuka platforms along the Kamo River

Six women in kimonos and hair done in Japanese style sit cooling themselves on a platform protruding over a river. A lantern and tobacco tray etc. can be seen. The background is a river and an inlet, and trees and houses are seen. Same as the photo numbered 18-28 and 52-40.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number11‐50‐0]

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Shimogamo Shirine

Shimokamo Shinto Shrine is located on the delta of Kamo River and Takano River in the Sakyo district of Kyoto. A torii in the popular Myojo style stands in the trees of Tadasuno Forest, and the main building can be seen in the rear. At Shimokamo Shrine, Shikinen Sengu (removal and dedication of the shrine) has been conducted every 20 years since the Heian period, but the present main hall was built in 1863 and exhibits nagare zukuri (a shrine construction style with the front roof spreading out in arch form, seen from the fist half of the Heian period) . At the foot of the torii are rickshaws with their handles placed down. One is empty, but the rickshaw man sits on the other one wearing a manto hat.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:Tamamura Kozaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number11‐37‐0]

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Downpour hits Niigata, Fukushima

TOKYO, Japan - Downpour leaves rice paddies and houses flooded in an area straddling Sanjo and Kamo in Niigata Prefecture in a photo from a Kyoto News helicopter on July 30, 2011. Seen in back is the Shinano River. (Kyodo)

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Open-air dining in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Maiko apprentice geisha serve sake for guests as the season's open-air dining began along the Kamo River in Kyoto on May 1, 2011. (Kyodo)

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Tsunami reach Japan's Pacific side

KAMOGAWA, Japan - In this aerial view, the sea current rises into the mouth of the Kamo River in Chiba Prefecture, on Feb. 28, 2010. Japan observed waves as high as 1.45 meters after tsunami triggered by a massive earthquake in Chile reached wide areas along Japan's Pacific coast. (Kyodo)

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Extreme heat in Japan

Children play in the Kamo River amid scorching summer heat in Kyoto, western Japan, on Aug. 20, 2020.

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Ducks take annual walk in Kyoto

A family of ducks make their annual 700-meter trip to the Kamo River from a pond in Yoboji Temple's ground in Kyoto on June 11, 2017. Ducks started nesting at the pond in the spring 12 years ago to hatch ducklings. Their walk to the nearby river after the ducklings have grown around June has become a site of great interest for the locals, and the police control traffic to assist their trip. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Patrol against street drinking in Kyoto

Municipal officials patrol along the Kamo River in Kyoto on April 26, 2021, to check if anyone is drinking outside. Bars are requested not to serve liquor in the western Japan prefecture under a third coronavirus state of emergency that started the previous day.

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