Many cities in Japan use their pavement to promote their own tourism.
They usually do them on single tiles on various sizes, but in Sagara, a spot famous for its beaches and seafood, the local authorities have commandeered quadruple tile design you v\can find near the Sagara Eigyoujyou Bus Terminal!

The symbol tree of Sagara town is the pine, but it is the first time I see it represented with such big roots!

The mascot of the Town is “Cha Cha Maru Kun”!
“Cha cha” stands for “tea”, “Maru” is usually a name given to ships and “Kun” means is a young friend!

Sagara Town is famous for its Beach Kite Festival!
This particular character popular with kite designers is called “Okame”!

And this is its male counterpart called “Koi Kin”!

The symbol flower of Sagara town is the narcissus!

In Japan the Turtle and the Crane are the combined symbol of prosperity and good luck!

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