Shinto followers on a pilgrimage to Mount Fuji (Fujisan) in Japan. View of Mount Fuji seen with its iconic snow cap. A tōrō lantern lights a Shinto shrine garden facing Mount Fuji. Shinto pilgrims travel on foot as a group to the Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha (1-1 Miyacho, Fujinomiya, Shizuoka 418-0067, Japan) within downtown Fujinomiya, Shizuoka prefecture, before ascending to Mt. Fuji. Pilgrims entering through a torii gate. Pilgrims wash their hands and mouths using a water ladle at a chōzubachi (large water-filled basin) as a ritual before entering a Shinto Shrine. Pilgrims pray in front of a shrine. A Shinto priest performs a ritual. Pilgrims walking, some wearing straw raincoats. A pilgrim carry a banner written in Japanese. Pilgrims trek Mount Fuji. Pilgrims arrive at the Shinto shrine on top of Mount Fuji. A Shinto priest blesses the pilgrims. A torii gate found on a Shinto shrine garden. Woman climbing up stone stairs of Shinto shrine. Japanese visitors descent stone stairs on a Shinto shrine. Japanese people visit a Shinto Shrine
The traveling route of a Japanese expedition in Northern China. Animated map shows Japan and China and route across Ordos Desert in Northwest China to the Yellow River, taken by expedition. Steamer plies the ice-laden river. Automobile travels through several city gates in China. Landmarks and monuments in Ordos City, China.
A Japanese Expedition's preparation for traveling in China. A locomotive train moving. Train departures and view of railway tracks. Sign board of 'Pao Tou'. Traditional Chinese Papier-mâché tigers and carp fish. Various floats at a festival. Documents of expedition. Picture of expedition. Men at snow covered area remove snow from land and roof.
A Japanese expedition travels to Ningxia Hui by truck. Truck passes on the streets of the city. Animated map. Views of snow-covered area. Expedition warms the engine of truck by fire. Life and cultures of places along the way. Locals perform a dragon dance. Various floats in ceremony. Large crowd in ceremony. Children play. A young Chinese boy looks up. Chinese people seated at table. Landmarks.
Animated maps show route taken by a Japanese expedition in China. The expedition looks at map to locate their next destination. The team passes through the Ningxia Hui desert. Luggage on truck. Safari proceeds to Yellow River. Expedition unloads the truck, stuck in mud at bank of river. Truck passes away. View of mountains and entrance. Men with mules. Life and cultures of China: Views of different buildings and life of Chinese people. People with carts and camels. Traffic policeman at crossroad and signals. Landmarks and monuments in China. Ancient pagoda tower structure and the Haibao Pagoda Temple in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China. The Chengtian Temple Pagoda in Yinchuan. Sleeping statue of Buddha. The Japanese expedition team speaks with Chinese locals in Yinchuan. View of a Buddhist ceremony. Troops ride horses.
Japanese safari employs camels to cross the Chinese desert . Map shows route taken by expedition in China. Safari transfers to bactrian camels. Flag of Japan with expedition. supplies loaded on camels. The safari proceeds as a camel caravan. In midst of desert, they experience sand storms. Huge sections of sand dunes collapse. The explorers set up a tent camp. They examine maps and plan their route by the light of coleman lanterns and candles. They set up a wireless telegraph in one tent to communicate with the outside world. The safari finally arrives at an area with some inhabited buildings. One expedition member measures and records sun elevation readings. The safari sets up another camp.
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