Google claim this Street View image of Kokura Castle in Japan was taken in January 2007. If that is accurate it would make it one of the earliest Google Maps Street View images ever published.
Link (thanks kalmarle)
Making the Most of Street View Before Exploring a US Wine Region
Every glass of wine tells a story, but every wine region holds hundreds. Before setting foot into the rolling hills of California, Oregon, or Washington, modern explorers can now enjoy a preview unlike any before.
Today, wine is produced across all 50 US states, with vineyards established in more than 30 of them. Combined, they cover roughly 420,000 hectares spread across various wine regions and American Viticultural Areas (AVAs).
With so many places to explore, which wine region do you actually go to? This is where you can make the most of Google’s Street View.
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