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A woman arranges the Taiwan tea powder at a Chinese tea shop in Kobe Chinatown on November 24, 2011 in Kobe, Japan. Kobe Chinatown is one of only three
designated Chinatowns in Japan and has around 10,000 Chinese people residing in
it. Kobe Chinatown established when the Japanese Port of Kobe opened in 1868. At
that time many Chinese who came to merchant and settled around the western end
of Kobe’s foreign settlement and the area soon became the focus point for
subsequent Chinese migrants. Today, Kobe Chinatown is tourist spot as popular
Chinese food. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)
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People walk through the Kobe Chinatown
on November 24, 2011 in Kobe, Japan Kobe Chinatown is one of only three
designated Chinatowns in Japan and has around 10,000 Chinese people residing in
it. Kobe Chinatown established when the Japanese Port of Kobe opened in 1868. At
that time many Chinese who came to merchant and settled around the western end
of Kobe’s foreign settlement and the area soon became the focus point for
subsequent Chinese migrants. Today, Kobe Chinatown is tourist spot as popular
Chinese food. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe) |
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| A woman enjoys food front of the Kobe Chinatown
on November 24, 2011 in Kobe, Japan Kobe Chinatown is one of only three
designated Chinatowns in Japan and has around 10,000 Chinese people residing in
it. Kobe Chinatown established when the Japanese Port of Kobe opened in 1868. At
that time many Chinese who came to merchant and settled around the western end
of Kobe’s foreign settlement and the area soon became the focus point for
subsequent Chinese migrants. Today, Kobe Chinatown is tourist spot as popular
Chinese food. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe) |
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| A restaurant staff prepares foods over the bake chickens display showcase at Kobe Chinatown
on November 24, 2011 in Kobe, Japan Kobe Chinatown is one of only three
designated Chinatowns in Japan and has around 10,000 Chinese people residing in
it. Kobe Chinatown established when the Japanese Port of Kobe opened in 1868. At
that time many Chinese who came to merchant and settled around the western end
of Kobe’s foreign settlement and the area soon became the focus point for
subsequent Chinese migrants. Today, Kobe Chinatown is tourist spot as popular
Chinese food. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe) |
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| People walk through the central square at Kobe Chinatown
on November 24, 2011 in Kobe, Japan Kobe Chinatown is one of only three
designated Chinatowns in Japan and has around 10,000 Chinese people residing in
it. Kobe Chinatown established when the Japanese Port of Kobe opened in 1868. At
that time many Chinese who came to merchant and settled around the western end
of Kobe’s foreign settlement and the area soon became the focus point for
subsequent Chinese migrants. Today, Kobe Chinatown is tourist spot as popular
Chinese food. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe) |
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| A woman walks through the Xian Gate at Kobe Chinatown
on November 24, 2011 in Kobe, Japan Kobe Chinatown is one of only three
designated Chinatowns in Japan and has around 10,000 Chinese people residing in
it. Kobe Chinatown established when the Japanese Port of Kobe opened in 1868. At
that time many Chinese who came to merchant and settled around the western end
of Kobe’s foreign settlement and the area soon became the focus point for
subsequent Chinese migrants. Today, Kobe Chinatown is tourist spot as popular
Chinese food. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe) |
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| A couple walks past the dragon statue at Kobe Chinatown
on November 24, 2011 in Kobe, Japan Kobe Chinatown is one of only three
designated Chinatowns in Japan and has around 10,000 Chinese people residing in
it. Kobe Chinatown established when the Japanese Port of Kobe opened in 1868. At
that time many Chinese who came to merchant and settled around the western end
of Kobe’s foreign settlement and the area soon became the focus point for
subsequent Chinese migrants. Today, Kobe Chinatown is tourist spot as popular
Chinese food. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe) |
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| A woman looks Chinese souvenirs at Kobe Chinatown
on November 24, 2011 in Kobe, Japan Kobe Chinatown is one of only three
designated Chinatowns in Japan and has around 10,000 Chinese people residing in
it. Kobe Chinatown established when the Japanese Port of Kobe opened in 1868. At
that time many Chinese who came to merchant and settled around the western end
of Kobe’s foreign settlement and the area soon became the focus point for
subsequent Chinese migrants. Today, Kobe Chinatown is tourist spot as popular
Chinese food. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe) |
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| A woman walks past the food queue at Kobe Chinatown
on November 24, 2011 in Kobe, Japan Kobe Chinatown is one of only three
designated Chinatowns in Japan and has around 10,000 Chinese people residing in
it. Kobe Chinatown established when the Japanese Port of Kobe opened in 1868. At
that time many Chinese who came to merchant and settled around the western end
of Kobe’s foreign settlement and the area soon became the focus point for
subsequent Chinese migrants. Today, Kobe Chinatown is tourist spot as popular
Chinese food. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe) |
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| People walk through the Kobe Chinatown
on November 24, 2011 in Kobe, Japan Kobe Chinatown is one of only three
designated Chinatowns in Japan and has around 10,000 Chinese people residing in
it. Kobe Chinatown established when the Japanese Port of Kobe opened in 1868. At
that time many Chinese who came to merchant and settled around the western end
of Kobe’s foreign settlement and the area soon became the focus point for
subsequent Chinese migrants. Today, Kobe Chinatown is tourist spot as popular
Chinese food. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe) |
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| A woman enjoys food front of the Kobe Chinatown
on November 24, 2011 in Kobe, Japan Kobe Chinatown is one of only three
designated Chinatowns in Japan and has around 10,000 Chinese people residing in
it. Kobe Chinatown established when the Japanese Port of Kobe opened in 1868. At
that time many Chinese who came to merchant and settled around the western end
of Kobe’s foreign settlement and the area soon became the focus point for
subsequent Chinese migrants. Today, Kobe Chinatown is tourist spot as popular
Chinese food. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe) |
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| Taiwan tea bins are displayed at a Chinese tea shop in Kobe Chinatown on November 24, 2011 in Kobe, Japan. Kobe Chinatown is one of only three
designated Chinatowns in Japan and has around 10,000 Chinese people residing in
it. Kobe Chinatown established when the Japanese Port of Kobe opened in 1868. At
that time many Chinese who came to merchant and settled around the western end
of Kobe’s foreign settlement and the area soon became the focus point for
subsequent Chinese migrants. Today, Kobe Chinatown is tourist spot as popular
Chinese food. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe) |
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| A Chinese restaurant staff woman stands front of the food shop at Kobe Chinatown
on November 24, 2011 in Kobe, Japan Kobe Chinatown is one of only three
designated Chinatowns in Japan and has around 10,000 Chinese people residing in
it. Kobe Chinatown established when the Japanese Port of Kobe opened in 1868. At
that time many Chinese who came to merchant and settled around the western end
of Kobe’s foreign settlement and the area soon became the focus point for
subsequent Chinese migrants. Today, Kobe Chinatown is tourist spot as popular
Chinese food. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe) |
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| People line up in food queue at Kobe Chinatown
on November 24, 2011 in Kobe, Japan Kobe Chinatown is one of only three
designated Chinatowns in Japan and has around 10,000 Chinese people residing in
it. Kobe Chinatown established when the Japanese Port of Kobe opened in 1868. At
that time many Chinese who came to merchant and settled around the western end
of Kobe’s foreign settlement and the area soon became the focus point for
subsequent Chinese migrants. Today, Kobe Chinatown is tourist spot as popular
Chinese food. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe) |
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| People walk past road side a restaurant menu advertising at Kobe Chinatown
on November 24, 2011 in Kobe, Japan Kobe Chinatown is one of only three
designated Chinatowns in Japan and has around 10,000 Chinese people residing in
it. Kobe Chinatown established when the Japanese Port of Kobe opened in 1868. At
that time many Chinese who came to merchant and settled around the western end
of Kobe’s foreign settlement and the area soon became the focus point for
subsequent Chinese migrants. Today, Kobe Chinatown is tourist spot as popular
Chinese food. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe) |
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| People walk past road side a restaurant menu advertising at Kobe Chinatown
on November 24, 2011 in Kobe, Japan Kobe Chinatown is one of only three
designated Chinatowns in Japan and has around 10,000 Chinese people residing in
it. Kobe Chinatown established when the Japanese Port of Kobe opened in 1868. At
that time many Chinese who came to merchant and settled around the western end
of Kobe’s foreign settlement and the area soon became the focus point for
subsequent Chinese migrants. Today, Kobe Chinatown is tourist spot as popular
Chinese food. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe) |
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| A west entrance Xian Gate at Kobe Chinatown
on November 24, 2011 in Kobe, Japan Kobe Chinatown is one of only three
designated Chinatowns in Japan and has around 10,000 Chinese people residing in
it. Kobe Chinatown established when the Japanese Port of Kobe opened in 1868. At
that time many Chinese who came to merchant and settled around the western end
of Kobe’s foreign settlement and the area soon became the focus point for
subsequent Chinese migrants. Today, Kobe Chinatown is tourist spot as popular
Chinese food. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe) |
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| People walk through the Kobe City Chinatown
on November 24, 2011 in Kobe, Japan Kobe Chinatown is one of only three
designated Chinatowns in Japan and has around 10,000 Chinese people residing in
it. Kobe Chinatown established when the Japanese Port of Kobe opened in 1868. At
that time many Chinese who came to merchant and settled around the western end
of Kobe’s foreign settlement and the area soon became the focus point for
subsequent Chinese migrants. Today, Kobe Chinatown is tourist spot as popular
Chinese food. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe) |
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Dear buddhika, We need some details or captions for these valuable pictures...
Metha
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