National Aug 28, 2020
Blue Japanese butterfly endemic to Ogasawara Islands feared extinct
No individuals from the species Celastrina ogasawaraensis have been confirmed since 2018.
Lifestyle | Kateigaho International Japan Edition Jul 11, 2020
Photographer Matsuhiko Imamori shares glimpses of the summer life he encounters in his garden, and the events and bountiful nature he witnesses there.
Lifestyle | Kateigaho International Japan Edition Jul 4, 2020
When a Japanese emperor butterfly laid its eggs on one of Mitsuhiko Imamori’s carefully nurtured trees, he realized he’d achieved a mature ecosystem.
World / Crime & Legal Feb 2, 2020
Mexican authorities said on Saturday they are investigating the possible murder of a tour guide working at a famous butterfly reserve in the western state of Michoacan, just two days after its former environmental activist was buried. Raul Hernandez's body was found in the area ...
Environment | WILD WATCH Dec 13, 2014
Twelve ways to spend 2015 with nature
by Mark Brazil
As 2014 winds down and the promise of another year lies ahead, it's time to come up with a few New Year's resolutions. Instead of planning for the future or trying some new-fad diets or exercise regimes, how about a resolution to spend a ...
National Mar 19, 2014
Butterfly buff in Osaka doing his best to ensure survival of rare species
Hirokazu Sakamoto, a butterfly enthusiast from Higashi-Sumiyoshi Ward in the city of Osaka, has successfully bred more than 20 Gifu butterflies that have taken flight in the recent warm weather, catching the attention and admiration of his neighbors. The wings of Gifu butterflies (Luehdorfia japonica) ...
Lifestyle Dec 14, 2013
Insect recipe book author offers some new lunch recommendations
by Jun Hongo
How do you react when you see a cockroach in your apartment? I might react a bit differently compared to a regular person, since there is a part of me that sees it as ... food. However, cockroaches in Japan are very quick and ...