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The Hirose River runs through central Maebashi, and the Ryokuchi Park here is a tranquil oasis in the urban landscape. Last year, Mayu and I discovered this park in summertime. On Monday morning, we had time to kill after dropping our daughter off for her sports club activity. It had rained that morning, so this July morning was pleasant and cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The trees grow tall here along the river. Apartment buildings (or condos?) line either side. It is envious to think of how peaceful it must be to live here, to always hear the rushing of water in the river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Summer ornaments decorate the trees, made by students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A poem called “Kokoro” (“Heart”) is carved into the bricks of the pedestrian path. I didn’t stop to read it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here is where there is a strong waterfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here is a water wheel, but no water was flowing through it. There are also statues lining the path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is a place of urban beauty. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Hirose River runs through central Maebashi, and the Ryokuchi Park here is a tranquil oasis in the urban landscape. Last year, Mayu and I discovered this park in summertime. On Monday morning, we had time to kill after dropping our daughter off for her sports club activity. It had rained that morning, so this … <\/p>\n

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