stonework

shiga-1-005

shiga-1-005

A narrow tunnel with a stonework arch through a stonework embankment. Beside the tunnel a sign reads: “Special caution: sexual assaults are common in this area!” この付近・チカン多発!!・特別警戒中 Above there is another sign reading “Protection zone” みまもりゾーン
shiga-1-008

shiga-1-008

A field of rice, with some stalks toppled by rain or wind, just ready for harvest. Beyond that a stone wall of perhaps two or three meters in height runs the width of the field, as a retaining wall for higher ground beyond bearing an orchard.