A spring journey through the wetlands brings encounters with a variety of animals. Here, we introduce some of the creatures you might encounter during your spring wetland explorations. Mammals Japanese Macaque Japanese macaques can be seen year-round, but in early spring, you can see macaques with their babies. They were picking and eating various plants growing in the surrounding area. A baby macaque clinging to its mother's back as they moved. Something...

This is a natural park in Saitama. There are ponds and forests scattered throughout the park, attracting many birds. There are also many fields, so you can enjoy a picnic. Attractions Scenery ▼There are paths for walking and cycling. ▼There are water sources and forests, attracting birds. ▼You can hear the calls of various birds from the forest. ▼You can also have a picnic if you bring a sheet. Knowledge Environment ▼Park...

This is a paradise for wild birds located very close to the city center. In addition to bird watching, you can also enjoy picnics, making it an observation spot that can be enjoyed by families with children, couples, and serious bird watchers alike. Exploration ▼You can also have a picnic on the grass while looking out at the sea. ▼A view from the Bird Watching Center There were many people carrying bazooka lenses. ▼Observation lenses for bird watching...

I went to the Ukishima Marsh in Lake Kasumigaura, Ibaraki Prefecture. Exploration ▼I parked my car in the parking lot, went to the toilet, and then set off. ▼As I left the parking lot and headed to the right, I found the observation area. There was a sign, so I knew it was the entrance. ▼I immediately started exploring the marsh. ▼As I went down the stairs in the observation area, I immediately found a marsh, or rather, a shallow area. At first glance, it looked...