Up Japan 2007 » 8-Motegi Slideshow

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Stopping at the big Buddha on our way to Motegi.
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The carps in the pond are running out of water.
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The carps will be moved to a temporary home while the pond is being cleaned.
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Impressive view up to Buddha.
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A model of the Buddha's head is in the park to get an idea of the dimensions.
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The pupils with their yellow hats can be seen everywhere in Japan.
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Japan has its own "Gourmet" Pringles selection.
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A top modern toilet in a supermarket with a restraint for infants.
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A big group of observers is going out for dinner tonight.
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Tea or coffee is served for breakfast.
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All pilots are studying their task sheets.
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The balloons are inflated for the morning flight from Twin-Ring Motegi.
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Some observers are lucky and are flying even with Japanese pilots.
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The other observers try to recognize their balloon from the distance.
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A japanse road construction site featuring countdown traffic lights.
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Undecisive pilots still looking for a launch site around Haga.
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An easily viewable wind indicator for Fujita-san.
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Nice buffet at the welcome party in Haga.
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And even more food is ready for the crowd.
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But first we are listening to a few official speeches.
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And later we are shown a couple of dance performances.
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All the pilots of the Tochigi 2007 championship.
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A really young crew member is helping to set up the balloon.
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But he's not yet allowed to operate the burners, even if he would like to.
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And then the balloons take off into the morning sky above Motegi.
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Sean Kavanagh is flying his racer balloon.
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And then we're airborne as well and start our tasks.
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Moving to the south from Twin-Ring.
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Launch preparations at the rest area near Utsunomiya.
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This is a really cold morning.
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David Bareford's balloon is standing up.
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