Wildlife in Japan

There are more species of wildlife residing in Japan when compared to other countries in the world. This is due to the country’s length that reaches both subarctic and subtropical areas. Along the coasts of Japan there is abundant marine life. On the various islands are the inhabitants of different animals like foxes, bears, deer, monkeys, birds, and wild boars. The densest population of brown bears can be found on the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido. In the Kushiro Marshland, which is also located in Hokkaido, you can find the endangered Japanese red-crowned cranes. It is the only marsh habitat that is known to support the bird. There are a few monkey parks in Japan, but the most desired to visit is the Jigokudani Monkey Park in Yamanouchi. In the winter you can see the Japanese macaque soaking in the natural hot springs.

In Nara Park you can see about 1000 free roaming deer. They are considered as messengers of the gods and have become the symbol of Nara city. You can purchase crackers and feed the many deer that will flock to you for the snack. There are many other places to see the wildlife, but there are places like Tashiro Island where you can find a large population of cats. Ogasawara Islands are the known as the “Galapagos of the Orient.” There you can find endemic animals that are unique to the area. As for the marine life there are many aquariums available to visit like the Churaumi Aquarium and Osaka Aquarium.