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Best Places to See Japanese Giant Salamanders in Kyoto (2026 Local Guide)
Crystal-clear mountain streams in Kyoto provide excellent opportunities for wildlife photography. Best Places to See Japanese Giant Salamanders in Kyoto (2026 Local Guide) Looking for the best place to see a Japanese giant salamander in ... -
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,... -
The Asity – Madagascar’s Masked Jewel
Schlegel’s Asity (Philepitta schlegeli) – Male One of my favorite birds is the Asity, a small yet striking bird endemic to Madagascar. There are only two species in the world, both found exclusively on this island. What makes t... -
West Papua Birdwatching Report ③: Sorong Edition
We are pleased to share the third installment of our West Papua Birdwatching Report. This time, our observations took place in Sorong, the gateway to West Papua. Known primarily as the starting point for trips to Raja Ampat, Sorong is al... -
Exploring Wildlife on Kume Island: Night Herping for Kume Ground Gecko (Goniurosaurus yamashinae)
Kume Island, located about an hour by ferry from Tonaki Island, offers an incredible opportunity to explore Okinawa’s unique wildlife. The island is relatively large for a remote island, with an airport and a full circuit of the island t... -
Night Herping in Tonakijima, Okinawa｜Searching for the Spotted Ground Gecko
Spotted Ground Gecko (Goniurosaurus orientalis) Tonakijima (渡名喜島), a small island located about one hour by ferry from Naha, the capital of Okinawa, is a hidden gem for nature lovers and herpetology enthusiasts. Surrounded by beautif... -
Encountering Endemic and Rare Wildlife on Tokunoshima
Observations of the Banded Gecko and the Amami Rabbit Banded ceve gecko (Goniurosaurus splendens) This time, I traveled from Amami Ōshima to Tokunoshima by ferry. Tokunoshima is well known as the northernmost habitat of the Banded ceve g... -
Snake “Caudal Luring” – The Amazing Hunting Strategy of Using the Tail to Attract Prey
The spider-tailed horned viper （Pseudocerastes urarachnoides), which uses caudal luring to attract birds, observed in Iran. What is Caudal Luring? Caudal luring is a fascinating behavior in which a snake moves its tail like bait to attr... -
West Papua Birdwatching Report ②: Arfak Mountains Edition
Continuing from the previous reports, we now share our observations from the Arfak Mountains, located about a 3-hour drive from Manokwari. The Arfak Mountains, with an elevation of over 2,000 meters, offer a cool climate unlike most part...
