Akame: Lates japonicus

There are different Japanese names for this species: Mehikari in Tokusima, Minouo in Kochi, Maruka in Miyazaki , and Kawanube … More

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

You can say dandelions are truly familiar plant and see them almost everyday from spring to autumn. Taraxacum officinale, one … More

Please picture the Enoki mushroom. You maybe picture a white mushroom with a slender body because that’s what they look … More

Since the old days, Japanese people have had friendly feelings toward tanuki, the raccoon dog. Its taxonomy is raccoon dog … More