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Blue Japanese butterfly endemic to Ogasawara Islands feared extinct

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.

Summer in the Aurelian Garden: Satoyama summer journal

Lifestyle | Kateigaho International Japan Edition Jul 11, 2020

Summer in the Aurelian Garden: Satoyama summer journal

Photographer Matsuhiko Imamori shares glimpses of the summer life he encounters in his garden, and the events and bountiful nature he witnesses there.

Summer in the Aurelian Garden: Creating a butterfly haven

Lifestyle | Kateigaho International Japan Edition Jul 4, 2020

Summer in the Aurelian Garden: Creating a butterfly haven

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.

Second worker found dead at famed Mexican butterfly reserve

World / Crime & Legal Feb 2, 2020

Second worker found dead at famed Mexican butterfly reserve

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 ...

Twelve ways to spend 2015 with nature

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 ...

Butterfly buff in Osaka doing his best to ensure survival of rare species

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) ...

Insect recipe book author offers some new lunch recommendations

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 ...

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