A placard set on the plinth of the cyclist statue, reading (in English and in Japanese), “Lake Biwa, a Mecca for Cyclists: Biwaichi is a term that means enjoyable cycling around the iconic and very scenic Lake Biwa. This is the point where King Liu, founder and chairman of Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd. started a ride for Biwaichi with many cyclists on 20th of May 2016. He saw the great potential for Lake Biwa to become a mecca for local and international cyclists. His visit attracted many cyclists to visit Lake Biwa. The statue depicts a woman showing how impressed she was with Biwaichi and her enjoyment at the beautiful scenery she viewed on the route. The monument has been established as a symbol to promote Biwaichi as a safe and exciting cycling experience for everyone.”
A roadsign pointing the way in (English and Japanese) to “Kobayakawa Hideaki’s Encampment 2.2km” and to “Wakisaka Yasuharu’s Encampment 55m”, with another sign reading (in Japanese), “No dumping! Disposal of rubbish will be punished Sekigahara County”
A plinth between an elevated expressway and a frontage road, topped with a statue of an elephant, with a label reading (in Japanese), “Village of the Naumann Elephant: Nakagawara”
A white stake and crosspiece planted in dried grass at the base of a tree. The crosspiece had been a sign reading either “13” or “15”, the top part of which has broken off, with some fragments scattered nearby.
A Japanese sign reading (in English translation), “To all users of the cycleway: This road is for the exclusive use of bicycles and pedestrians. It is not open to motorbikes or automobiles. Speeding and reckless riding are hazardous. Please ride in single file and be attentive to pedestrians. Our roads and rivers are a community resource. Without littering or disposing of rubbish, let us keep them clean and attractive. / Shiga Prefecture”
A Japanese sign detailing the rules for use of a public park, including that stays are not to exceed 24 hours, that fires are permitted only in a hibachi or camp stove, and that tents are not to be pitched where they will be a nuisance.
A Japanese sign with information on “Biwaichi” bicycle courses, including a map of Lake Biwa with descriptive markers for twenty-nine sites dotted around the lake.
A paved mountain road with a signpost indicating it is (in English translation) “Shizuoka Prefectural Route 32” and below that “Fujieda Kuromata Right of Way / Fujieda City, Ichi-no-Se District”
A black bicycle with blue panniers parked in front of coffee shop with a sign reading (in English translation): Waraku Coffee / Morning service 6:00–13:00 / Open hours 6:00–evening / All year / Sunday closing time 18:00
