We had lunch at one of the Japanese restaurants at the Okayama railway station. Fortunately it had a menu with photographs so we could just point to what we wanted. It wasn't gormet food but was thoroughly enjoyable.
We then caught a local train to Kurashiki which is a neighbouring town that has an historical sector. Unfortunately many of the restorations have changed the character of the buildings and the old houses are now shops. A canal provides the opportunity for boat rides and this Japanese family is dressed for the occasion but the baby wasn't very happy.
The Japanese seem to keep fit and trim because they have to walk so far and climb so many steps. Many also ride bicycles. Along the train line we were on today there were large bicycle parks. One station had a multi storey bike park.
The "artwork" is the cover for a fire hydrant set into the footpath.
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