parks

Short logs of one meter or so are stacked in rows under a canopy of trees. The white spots where plugs with mushroom spores have been driven in are visible on the logs.

A wooden sign reading (in translation): “Family Rental Bicycle (literally ‘rider-propelled vehicle’) Path”

Four-wheeled pedal-powered carriages parked in a lot. The vehicles are in various colors and configurations, but all have two seats for adult riders and one or more child seats mounted somewhere on the frame.

The sign at the gate of Hamamatsu Garden Park, reading: “Welcome! 浜名湖カーデンパーク” and stating the opening hours of the parks to be 8:30am to 5:00pm, and giving the phone number of the administrative office.

A cargo bike parked next to a sign reading (in translation):

October 8th (Sunday) An eki-den event will be held on the Cycling Course on Oct. 8. We ask your understanding and cooperation. —Enshu Relay Marathon Executive Committee