The giant salamander is the largest amphibian in Japan. It is a popular creature because of its huge size, which sets it apart from other amphibians. What is a giant salamander? It is the largest amphibian in Japan, living in western Japan. It can grow up to 150 cm, but in the wild it is about 50-70 cm. Either way, there is no doubt that it is the largest amphibian in Japan. This time's catch. The largest amphibian in Japan...

When exploring various places, you will come across various names such as "marshland," "swamp," "pond," "swamp," and "lake." I think I can roughly distinguish between them, but I can't clearly put the differences into words. These are words you should know when exploring marshes, so I have summarized them here. Wetlands: Environments with water First, the biggest concept is a wetland. A wetland is a place that is covered with water for much of the year...

I had been thinking about going someday, but I had completely forgotten about the Japan Amphibian Research Institute, so I went and visited it! Facility Introduction ▼It is open from 10:00 to 17:00. Admission is 1,000 yen for adults, 800 yen for junior and senior high school students, and 600 yen for children from 4 years old to elementary school students. ▼We were greeted by a triple-stack of newts! So cute! These stuffed animals can also be purchased in the souvenir corner! ...

I dropped into a museum in Furano City. About the facility ▼The exhibits mainly feature stuffed animals, and introduce the animals and culture of Hokkaido. A mother and child brown bear ▼A Yezo deer ▼A Hazel ptarmigan ▼A black woodpecker They are quite large. They are as big as a crow. ▼If a bird this big were to drill a hole in a tree, it would probably knock it over. ▼There are also a wide variety of cultural items on display...

When I went to the ropeway station to tour the ponds of Mt. Asahidake, I found a visitor center and decided to stop by. If you are going to a marsh or mountain, I recommend a visitor center. It has exhibits on flora and fauna, climate, topography, local culture and history, and is a good way to get to know the unique atmosphere of the area. Especially when you go to a new place, it is important to get a sense of the atmosphere of the place.

The roads in Hokkaido have good visibility, and it's pleasant just to drive on them. From there, I went to Bougakudai to see Mt. Tokachi. Exploration Mt. Tokachi, seen from here, is a rugged and cool mountain. There was also a visitor center (an emergency shelter). The exhibits at the visitor center were mainly about the geological strata. There was information about flowers and hiking trails...

Flowers that bloom in every season are one of the joys of exploring the marshland. Flowers are beautiful even if you don't know their names, but you will want to know the names of the flowers you see. However, it is not easy to look up the names of the many and varied plants. I myself am not an expert on plants, so I research them when I post them on the site. This time, I would like to introduce my study method! How...