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Responsible Herping in Japan: How to Enjoy Wildlife Without Harming It
Japanese giant salamander (Andrias japonicus) Japan is one of the most exciting countries in the world for herping. From cool mountain streams where the Japanese giant salamander (Andrias japonicus) lives, to subtropical forests in Okina... -
Giant Salamander Tour Japan | See the Giant Salamanders in Kyoto
Discover the World’s Second-Largest Amphibian in the Wild Meet One of Japan’s Most Incredible Wild Animals Imagine standing in a crystal-clear mountain stream under a sky full of stars. Suddenly, your guide shines a light beneath a subme... -
Best Places to See Japanese Giant Salamanders in Kyoto (Local Guide)
Crystal-clear mountain streams in Kyoto provide excellent opportunities for wildlife photography. Looking for the best place to see a Japanese giant salamander in Kyoto? Kyoto is famous for temples, shrines, and traditional culture, but ... -
The Ultimate Guide to Seeing Japanese Giant Salamanders in the Wild (2026)
The Ultimate Guide to Seeing Japanese Giant Salamanders in the Wild Japan is famous for cherry blossoms, temples, and sushi—but hidden beneath the clear mountain streams lives one of the world’s most extraordinary amphibians. The Ja... -
Things to Do in Kyoto at Night: A Hidden Wildlife Experience Most Tourists Never Discover
Kyoto is famous for its temples, shrines, geisha districts, and traditional culture. After sunset, many visitors head to Gion, Pontocho, or illuminated temples. These are wonderful experiences, but what if you’re looking for something co... -
Things to Do in Kyoto at Night: Meet Japan’s Giant Salamanders
Things to Do in Kyoto at Night: Meet Japan’s Giant Salamanders When people think of Kyoto, they imagine ancient temples, geisha districts, bamboo forests, and beautiful shrines. But after sunset, Kyoto reveals a completely different side... -
Kyoto Giant Salamander Tour: Discover Japan’s Largest Amphibian in the Wild
Giant Salamander Kyoto Is More Than Temples and Geisha When people think of Kyoto, they imagine ancient temples, traditional tea ceremonies, geisha districts, and beautiful gardens. But few visitors realize that Kyoto is also one of the ... -
Okinawa and Amami Herping | Wildlife of the Ryukyu Islands, Japan
Okinawa Herping | Wildlife of the Ryukyu Islands, Japan Okinawa herping is one of the most exciting wildlife experiences in Japan. After enjoying Okinawa’s beautiful beaches and tropical atmosphere during the day, the forests come alive ... -
Documentary Film Project: Sponsorship & Partnership Opportunities
Blue Tree Monitor (Varanus macraei) Project Title: “Written on the Scale” — The Memory of Evolution Etched in Scales — The Raja Ampat archipelago in Indonesia is one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth.Across these islands,... -
Announcement of New Release – “Where the Leaf-Tailed Gecko Lives”
Sample of the cover I am pleased to announce the release of my new wildlife book,“Where the Leaf-Tailed Gecko Lives,” created in collaboration with my local partners in Madagascar. This field guide is filled with photographs I captu...
