六郷扇状地, Alluvial fan formation in Rokugo, Japan.
The Rokugo Alluvial Fan is a broad, flat landscape in Misato Town shaped by the Maruko River over many centuries. The plain is used primarily for rice farming, with irrigation channels distributing water throughout the cultivated land.
The landform took shape during the final ice age and the warm period that followed, as the river deposited sediment over thousands of years. This natural process created the conditions that later made the region suitable for farming.
The land holds meaning for local farming communities who depend on the water sources that flow through the region. You can see how the natural springs shape daily activities and agricultural practices throughout the area.
The area is easy to navigate since the terrain is flat and well-served by roads. Spring and summer offer the best views when the rice paddies are planted and actively farmed, showing the full extent of cultivation.
The area is known for numerous natural springs that have been valued for generations by people who live nearby. These water sources emerge because rainwater filters down through the ground layers and surfaces again in specific locations.
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