The barley fields here in Ritto have turned from green to golden brown.
Barley field in Hayashi, Ritto City, facing southeast toward Ishibe. May 31, 2014.
It seems a little early this year, but we have had mid-summer temperatures of over 30 degrees. It is only the end of May, but outdoors and indoors it feels like the end of July.
Barley field in Ritto City, facing northeast toward Mikamiyama. May 31, 2014.
