Because of all the construction in our neighborhood, the past year has seen the local sidewalks dug up and patched over three or four times. But it has finally drawn to a close.

For the past few weeks, the curb-layers were building new edging and yesterday the bricks were delivered. They worked hard this weekend and have already finished two blocks.

I love Bunkyo-ku’s red brick sidewalks and I’m happy to see them again. I’m also pleased that I won’t be tripping over uneven lumps of asphalt anymore.