People from all walks of life attend the pilgrimage each year.

The governor of Yamanashi Prefecture.Cool Japan Center Ambassadors Award recipient Chef Ben Ford (son of actor Harrison Ford) with actress Dru Mouser.

the Cool Japan Center hosted a pre-opening event on Nov.-based gallery in the Akademeia Creative network of 13 galleries.as well as pastries courtesy of Yoku Moku.

a group of 17 colleges that provide art to the center; and Dr.Shodo (Japanese calligraphy) demonstration by Flash.

The center will showcase contemporary and traditional exhibitions.

including:Cool Japan Center Ambassadors Award: Chef Nobu Matsuhisa.turning 20 is the first important milestone in a persons life because it marks the age when the person has legally matured and can drink.

Photographer and videographer George Wada took individual and group photos.The character for san (傘) means umbrella and includes the kanji for eight (八) and ten (十).

attaining the age of 80 is one of the grand milestones in a persons life.The Buddhahead Breakfast Club recently held its second birthday celebration for members who turned 80 years old.