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

Common kingfisher：カワセミ

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

Lanius bucephalus : butcher bird

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

Sumire: Viola mandshurica

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

Mitrastema yamamotoi: Yakkosou

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

Japanese Wagtail: Motacilla grandis

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

Balaenoptera brydei

By R. Fujimoto Introduction In the Pacific Ocean which spreads off Kochi, there is the grand Balaenoptera brydei. In Kochi … More

Etrumeus teres: ウルメイワシ

By Y. Iwata Introduction A round herring is a fish often eaten in Japan. However, few people know very much … More

Lycoris radiata: Higanbana

By T. Nakamoto Introduction Bulb plants perennial toxic whole plant.Six pieces of petals arrive radially distributed in the form … More

Yamamomo : Myrica rubra

By M. T. Introduction Myrica rubra is called yamamomo. It is a subtropical tree grown for its sweet, crimson to … More

Vinegaroon: Sasorimodoki

by Riku Minei Introduction Do you know vinegaroon? They are insects that are like scorpions. They are in Kochi. In night, … More

Cissites cephalotas: Hirazugensei

by K. Seo Introduction In 1935, an insect like small beans of about 3cm was discovered by Mr. Sasaki, a … More