There are different Japanese names for this species: Mehikari in Tokusima, Minouo in Kochi, Maruka in Miyazaki , and Kawanube … More
Category: Field Guide
Natural History of Kochi Prefecture
Tonbi: Milvus migrans
The Black Kite’s Japanese name is Tobi and the scientific name is Milvus migrans. They are birds which are migratory … More
Seiyou tanpopo: Taraxacum officinale
You can say dandelions are truly familiar plant and see them almost everyday from spring to autumn. Taraxacum officinale, one … More
Enoki: Flammulina velutipes
Please picture the Enoki mushroom. You maybe picture a white mushroom with a slender body because that’s what they look … More
Tanuki: Nyctereutes procyonoides
Since the old days, Japanese people have had friendly feelings toward tanuki, the raccoon dog. Its taxonomy is raccoon dog … More
Life in Kochi 