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Takiguchi, Motoya share Akutagawa award, Aoyama wins Naoki Prize

Takiguchi, Motoya share Akutagawa award, Aoyama wins Naoki Prize

Novelists Yukiko Motoya (C) and Yusho Takiguchi (R), winners of the Akutagawa Prize for up-and-coming authors, and Bumpei Aoyama, winner of the Naoki Prize for popular fiction, hold up their award-winning works while posing for a photo at a hotel in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2016. The awards will be presented at a ceremony in Tokyo in late February. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

The tomb of the Seventh Shogun Ietsugu which was located to the north of Bunshoin. The Chokugaku Gate had bronze roof tiles and was cornered with Chinese-style bargeboards, and the sides have Chinese-style gates with four legs in chidori bargeboards. Dragon carvings can be observed on the pillars. The size of the gates can be seen from comparison with the two women standing in the centre of the photo.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number4‐1‐0]

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The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

Chokugaku Gate at Yushoin Mausoleum, located outside the Hall of Worship, is viewed from the southeast. Although probably staged, the photograph depicts a man kneeling on the stone steps and a Buddhist monk touching the gatepost engraved with dragons. It is said that the stone lanterns donated by the feudal lords numbered more than one thousand.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number96‐42‐0]

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The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

Chokugaku Gate is viewed from the northeast, outside Yushoin Mausoleum. Dragons are engraved on the gateposts. Many photographs were taken of these dragons because of their excellent craftsmanship, and many still remain. A Buddhist priest is posing in front of the gate to add to a solemn atmosphere.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:Usui Shuzaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number94‐35‐0]

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The Chokugaku-mon Gate seen from the middle gate to the tomb of Yusho-in,Zojoji Temple,Shiba Tokyo

The Chokugaku-mon Gate seen from the middle gate to the tomb of Yusho-in,Zojoji Temple,Shiba Tokyo

This photograph of the front corridor was taken from a location closer to the Hall of Worship than #4163. The floor on the corridors to the right, left and front are paved in shihansekijiki (square stone) style. There are no walls between the columns. Beautiful decorations in addition to the hollyhock, the Tokugawa family crest, are visible on the tie beams.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number93‐4‐0]

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The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

This was taken at a point closer to the gate than #4787. The roof visible on the left is that of the mizuya (washing place). The structure visible through the gate is the idoyakata (well). The height of the trees indicates that this photograph was taken later than #4787.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:A. Farsari, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number81‐12‐0]

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The Chokugaku-mon Gate (with Emperor's framed calligraphy) seen from the middle gate of Yusho-in,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

The Chokugaku-mon Gate (with Emperor's framed calligraphy) seen from the middle gate of Yusho-in,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

This is a view of the Karamon Gate at the Hall of Worship in the mausoleum from the inside. The area in front of the pillars on both sides is the front corridor. This photograph portrays some of the splendid interior decoration of the mausoleum. The stone lanterns donated by feudal lords stand solemnly outside the Chokugaku Gate in the centre.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number80‐31‐0]

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The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

Chokugaku Gate is viewed from the southeast. Over 60 stone lanterns dedicated by feudal lords line the right side of the gate, showing the power wielded by the Shogunate. In front of them is Niten Gate, the only structure of Yushoin Mausoleum existing to this day.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:R. Stillfried, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number78‐25‐0]

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The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

Chokugaku Gate at Yushoin Mausoleum, located outside the Hall of Worship, is viewed from the southeast. Although probably staged, the photograph depicts a man kneeling on the stone steps and a Buddhist monk touching the gatepost engraved with dragons. It is said that the stone lanterns donated by the feudal lords numbered more than one thousand.The same photo and caption as [Cabinet Number96‐42‐0](ID 4867).==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images)

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The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

This view of Chokugakumon on the left and mizuya (washing area) on the right and was taken from the northwest corner of the precinct in front of the Hall of Worship. Many copper lanterns were installed along the fence. At the Tokugawa mausoleums, stone lanterns were placed outside the gate and copper lanterns inside.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:F. Beato, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number62‐8‐0]

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The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

As the name Chokugakumon ( gate with an imperial inscription ) implies, there is a plaque with the word Yushoin written by Emperor Nakamikado. The gate, which is decorated with opulent carvings similar to the dragons on the gateposts, was destroyed along with other mausoleum buildings in the Tokyo air raid of March 10, 1945.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:F. Beato, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number62‐10‐0]

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The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

Chokugakumon is a four-legged gate built in the kirizuma (gabled roof) style with karahafu (undulating bargeboard) in front and back, and a copper roof. The roof visible in the back is that of the bell tower. A see-through fence is built on both sides of the gate. The fence surrounds the front precinct of the Hall of Worship and connects to the right and left corridors of Karamon Gate. It is approximately 190 metres long.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number53‐8‐0]

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The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

This was taken from a direction exactly opposite that of #4163 and #4712. This photograph reveals the classic style of the Tokugawa mausoleum, with the Chokugakumon and Karamon gates and corridors to the right and left, the Hall of Worship, the connecting room, and the main hall arranged in a straight line.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:Tamamura Kozaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number48‐57‐0]

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The Chokugaku-mon Gate seen from the middle gate to the tomb of Yusho-in,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

The Chokugaku-mon Gate seen from the middle gate to the tomb of Yusho-in,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

The middle gate of the Yushoin which is one of the tombs of the Shogun which was worshipped at Zojoji, and the Chokugaku Gate which is to the rear. The golden plates and see-through carvings attract the eye.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number42‐45‐0]

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The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

Zojoji is one of the six head temples of the Jodoshu, and is the tomb place of the Tokugawa family. Yushoin is the Buddhist name of the seventh Shogun Tokugawa Ietsugu. The Chokugaku Gate has bronze roof tiles, and has a barge, and the sides are of a four legged Chidorihafu. It is a photo of the facade (see photos numbered 22-9 and 27-2). The middle gate of the hall of worship can be seen through the open gate.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number42‐44‐0]

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The bell tower at Yusho-in,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

The bell tower at Yusho-in,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

Yushoin is the Buddhist name of Tokugawa Ietsugu. This is a photo of the bell tower from the right side of the hall of worship looking towards the Chokugaku Gate.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number37‐27‐0]

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The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

Yusho-in Reibyo(the tomb of Shogun Ietsugu) was located next to Bunsho-in Reibyo(the tomb of his father Ienobu) on the north side of Zojoji. The right building inside of the gate is Shoro(the bell tower).==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number31‐34‐0]

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The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

Zojoji is one of the six head temples of Jodoshin Sect and contains the tombs of the Tokugawa family. Yushoin is the Buddhist name of the seventh Shogun Tokugawa Ietsugu. The Chokugaku Gate has a bronze tiled roof. There is a Chinese bargeboard, and the sides are a four pillared Chinese Gate with chidori bargeboard. The picture was taken from the right front (see pictures numbered 22-9 and 42-44). To the left corner across the fence is the roof of the water basin.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:[R. Stillfried], (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number27‐2‐0]

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The bell tower at Yusho-in,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

The bell tower at Yusho-in,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

Yushoin is the Buddhist name of Ietsugu. The bell tower is photographed from the water basin. The right fore is the Chokugakumon. The details of the pillars with the dragon and the see-through carving can be seen.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number24‐14‐0]

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The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

Zojoji is one of the six temple headquarters of the Jodo Sect and enshrines the tombs of the Tokugawa family. Yushoin is the Buddhist name of the seventh Shogun Tokugawa Ietsugu. The Chokugaku Gate has bronze tiles in eaves of Chinese barge board, and the side is a four-pillared Chinese-style gate with Chidori barge board. The picture was taken from the left front (see pictures no. 27-2 and 42-44). The bell tower can be seen to the right by the wall.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number22‐9‐0]

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The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images)

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The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images)

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The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images)

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The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images)

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