The water body left is Lake Biwa, the largest Japanese lake. The lake is located within a five-minute walk distance from my parents' house. Biwa's surface area is about seventeen times as large as that of Lake Mendota. The size itself is not a big thing compared with giant lakes like Baikal, Superior, and the rest. However, it is very old: the world's third oldest lake. This long history has developed lots of endemic species. Sadly, alien species are allegedly driving out the native fishes. The predetors are chiefly foreign bass and bluegill. Bass fishing lovers say that the causation of the problem is still moot.
By the way, aren't you assuming the biking guy in the photo is a mere stranger? Actually..., he is an utter stranger.
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