Pictures from Kuzuha Station

(Austin) During a slightly rainy day I took some shots while waiting on the train to arrive

Japanese Rain Control

In Japan, especially in neighborhoods, there are these huge gutter systems that run along the edge of the road. Because, at least were I live, there aren't ditches, they need these gutters to keep the water off the road.

Many times homeowners will put metal sheets over parts of the gutter so that they can drive their cars over it or just for safety. When riding bikes you might fall in, so be careful!

I only got a few pictures, but I think you can get an idea of how these work.  At certain parts of every gutter there is a vertical drain which I assume goes to sewer system.

Into each life, some rain must fall..

BUT MAN IT WONT STOP.

It has rained about 75% of the days I've been here. I really like the rain, so this isn't that big of a problem, but being wet all the time can get...annoying.  better buy an umbrella!

That being said, it does give us pretty scenes like this one.

This is right by my homestay home by the way.  Pretty neighborhood

Also, the title is a reference to the song "Into Each Life, Some Rain Must Fall" by The Ink Spots.
It is a great old song. If you have some time, give it a listen.