
Kawa wa Dare no Mono?
川はだれのもの?
Rain falls from the sky, gathering into streams that carve through the earth. These streams merge into rivers, winding across landscapes and nourishing the land. The water carries life, quenching the thirst of plants and animals, and shaping the world as it flows onward. The river winds through forests, past villages, and into open plains, a constant presence that connects all it touches.
As the river grows, it becomes a source of sustenance and a force of change. It provides water for crops, habitat for fish, and a path for travel. Yet, the river also raises a question: who does it belong to? The people who live along its banks depend on it, but the river itself is a shared gift, flowing without regard for boundaries. Its journey continues until it reaches the sea, where it merges with the vast ocean, completing the cycle that began with rain.