Village of Omu-rice

In the central part of Kochi, there is a small village surrounded by mountains alongside a beautiful river. Even many … More

Blue-and-White Flycatcher

The Blue-and-White Flycatcher is called ‘oruri’ in japan. It is one of three Japanese songbirds of the order Passeriformes that can twitter … More

Introduction Common kingfishers are the smallest members of the family Alcedinidae. They are found widely in Europe, Asia, and North … More

The bird which imitates the cry of various birds is in the world. Performing a complicated song in imitation of … More

Viola mandashurica is called sumire in Japan. Viola mandshurica families is generically called Viola mandsshurica. This flower is a perennial … More

Introduction Mitrastema yamamotoi is a natural monument of Kochi and is a representative plant of Muroto. This was first discovered in … More

The bird is so cute: Motacilla grandis Introduction There are various birds in Kochi. Motacilla grandis represents in Kochi-city. The … More