By M. T. Introduction Myrica rubra is called yamamomo. It is a subtropical tree grown for its sweet, crimson to … More
Category: Field Guide
Natural History of Kochi Prefecture
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
Red-billed leiothrix:ソウシチョウ
by E. Fukugawa Introduction Red-billed leiothrixes is kind of sparrows. They are animals of foreign origin. Originally, they live in … More
Hammerhead shark
by S.Y. Introduction A common Hammerhead shark is living the coast of the warm seas of the world. And they … More
BUNA: Japanese Beech
by S.saiki Introduction Buna is a kind of wood. Buna grows high area of mountain. Shirakami mountain range is famous … More
The division Ginkgophyta and the species Ginkgo biloba
by Do Ngoc Anh Introduction Ginkgo biloba is a very special and old species of seeding plants. They grow fast … More
Shikoku-Inu
by A. Sato Introduction If you come across a dog called a “Tosa Inu” with huge brown body, drooping ears … More
Common Cuckoo
by. C. Ogawa Introduction This bird is a bird with an interesting habit. Parent does not make a nest. Because … More
Yamamomo
by M. Harada Introduction Yamamomo grow in Shikoku, Kyusyu and Okinawa. Yamamomo height will be 10 meters. Yamamomo have unique smell. Yamamomo’s nut … More