Explore everyday life in Japan

Rivers

There are many rivers and canals in Japan. These waterways tend to run through or near the middle of most, if not all, Japanese cities. Often these waterways are lined with cherry trees and look like they have been strung with garlands of cotton candy at the end of March.

In the early mornings you will most likely see people walking, running, or cycling along these waterways, and in the afternoon, after school has gotten out, you will often find students stretching, doing calisthenics, and training with their sports teams.

As the sun sets and dusk spreads, you may find high school students, still in their school uniforms, sitting, talking, taking pictures, and maybe tentatively sharing their first romantic experiences, protected by the encroaching cover of night from the eyes of passersby.

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Explore everyday life in Japan

There are many rivers and canals in Japan. These waterways tend to run through or near the middle of most, if not all, Japanese cities. Often these waterways are lined with cherry trees and look like they have been strung with garlands of cotton candy at the end of March.

In the early mornings you will most likely see people walking, running, or cycling along these waterways, and in the afternoon, after school has gotten out, you will often find students stretching, doing calisthenics, and training with their sports teams.

As the sun sets and dusk spreads, you may find high school students, still in their school uniforms, sitting, talking, taking pictures, and maybe tentatively sharing their first romantic experiences, protected by the encroaching cover of night from the eyes of passersby.