These monkeys keep trying to mate with deer—scientists have a few theories why
Two different groups of macaques have been spotted in Japan mounting sika deer. The behavior could be part of a shared ...
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Ancient ‘Ghibli’ tree found snapped after Typhoon No. 10
"Yayoi sugi is one of the most famous among the huge trees on this island," said a senior staff member of Yakushima island's Forestry Agency. The staff member works at the forest management ...
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From Hot Springs To Waterfalls, Explore The Natural Beauty Of This Secluded Japanese Island
About 419 miles northeast of Aharen Beach (an overlooked Japanese gem rivaling the Maldives) lies a secluded island perfect ...
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Concerns raised over highly toxic weedkiller buried in Yakushima
YAKUSHIMA, Kagoshima Prefecture--Additional safety precautions are being called for to warn the public of nearly four tons of a toxic weedkiller long buried in Yakushima island, a World Natural ...
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3,000-yr-old cedar toppled on typhoon-hit island in southwest Japan
An iconic 3,000-year-old cedar on Yakushima Island in southwestern Japan has been toppled, likely due to strong winds brought by Typhoon Shanshan, local tour guides said Tuesday. The 26-meter-high ...
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Yakushima Awakenings
Yakushima, off Kagoshima Prefecture in Kyushu, is a magical island of primeval forest, rare micro-climate and pristine nature. It is also the first place in Japan to be recognized as a UNESCO ...
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Southwest Japan nonprofit seeks funds for museum on Edo period Italian missionary Sidotti
KAGOSHIMA -- Italian missionary Giovanni Battista Sidotti (1668-1714) landed on southwestern Japan's island of Yakushima in 1708, when the country was closed to foreigners in its "sakoku" period.