fences

A brass lock securing a cable wrapped around the closure of a chain link gate to prevent entry.

A loaded touring bicycle parked in front of a locked chain link fence and gate.

Beige-painted steel railing fashioned from tubing, with a decorative bicycle shape or statue worked into the design.

Open gate over a puddle reading (in English translation) “Wild Boars / Preventive Fencing / This barrier has been erected to prevent the spread of swine cholera from wild boars / Your cooperation is appreciated / Wild boars may enter through this barrier, so please shut the gate when it is opened” (followed by contact phone numbers)

A loaded cargo bike parked in front of a locked steel gate.

A loaded cargo bike parked in front of a steel gate.

A faded sign reading: “Wildlife diversion gate/You may pass, but be certain to close the gate after you” 動物よけの門扉です・通行は可能ですが通った後必ず閉めてください・よろしくおねがいします

The sign is decorated with illustrations of a wild boar and a monkey.