In Japan, the shika deer are revered and worshipped... but also culled in huge numbers (half a million in 2020). Senate votes to avoid government shutdown as 10 Democrats vote with Republicans ...

An iconic floating shrine, a stunning pagoda, free-roaming deer, gorgeous nature, and cozy traditional inns can all be found ...

Located in central Japan, Nagano Prefecture has long been a hub that connects east and west Japan. The Northern Alps Art Festival explores the region's culture and traditions, while its history ...

Japan justifies hunting whales by claiming that they aren't endangered, and that eating whale is part of Japanese culture. They also claim that they are killing whales in the name of science ...

with deer responsible for 62% of the total area of forest damage caused by birds and animals in Japan. For this reason, hunting support systems have been established throughout Japan to reduce the ...

says hunting is a necessity in Japan's countryside. He says crop damage in the 2021 fiscal year cost farmers about 15.5 billion yen or roughly 120 million dollars, and wild deer were the biggest ...

That’s a record 99.9 percent drop from April 2019, according to the Japan Tourism Agency. Takaki immediately noticed that the "black beans" had returned. “Starting from around March ...