Dipper takes a rest in the schoolyard.
This statue of NINOMIYA Sontoku (1787 - 1856) is found in most Japanese elementary schoolyards. He is reading a book with firewood on his back. A symbol of "diligence"!
Dipper takes a rest in the schoolyard. This statue of NINOMIYA Sontoku (1787 - 1856) is found in most Japanese elementary schoolyards. He is reading a book with firewood on his back. A symbol of "diligence"! |
Farmers had used "suisha", water wheels, until about 50 years ago. |
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Carps are swimming in the little pond. Do you miss Cape Town, Dipper? June 18, 2001 |