by T. Nakayama Introduction Do you know kawamutsu? It is seen in narrow waterways , a lot of rivers. In…
A Japanese useful tree: Castanopsis
by M. Yamanaka Introduction Do you know Castanopsis? In Japan, shizoku is tree that has been important from primitive ages.…
Benkeigani: Chiromanates dehani
by K. Saito Introduction Chiromanates dehaani is one kind of crab in fresh water. They are called “KURO BENKEIGANI” in…
Japanese Beautyberry: Callicarpa japonica
by M. Yashio Introduction Do you know Omurasakishikibu?This scientific name is Callicarpa japonica avar. luxurians Rehd.I like this.Because it bear…
Zatokujira: Humpback Whale
by S. Toyoizumi Introduction Zatoukuzira is the order of a Whale, the suborder of a Baleen Whale, the family of…
Black swallowtail（クロアゲハ）
by M. Iwabuchi Introduction Black swallowtail is the most beautiful black butterfly. It is the largest of the swallowtails. It…
Pygmy seahorse: Hippocampus bargibanti
by Y. Nagano Introduction Have you ever heard of a living creature called pygmy seahorse? It is very tiny seahorse…
Life in Kochi 