Our planet benefits from bees in countless unique ways. They have exemplary work ethics and management abilities, and who doesn't enjoy a tasty dollop of honey? These unique insects experience the heat of hard labour in everything they do to pollinate our plants, just like we do. Fortunately, there are some sympathetic individuals working to maintain proper hydration for our … [Read more...] about Japanese Shrine Builds Special Water Haven for Bees to Retain Hydration
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A Japanese Village Grows Many Varieties of Rice to Create a Giant Tribute to Art History
The Japanese town of Inakadate has been converting its fields into living artworks every year since 1993. By arranging many rice species in intricate patterns, they produce amazing rice paddy art, drawing on their tradition as an agricultural community. The project for this summer features two well-known female portraits from both Western and Eastern art history. The famous … [Read more...] about A Japanese Village Grows Many Varieties of Rice to Create a Giant Tribute to Art History
Thousands of Ancient Horseshoe Crabs Are Dying Off The Japanese Coast
Horseshoe crabs have survived five great extinctions, including one that wiped off 96 percent of all species on Earth, yet they are dying in large numbers off the coast of Japan this year for unknown reasons. The shallow seas near Kitakyushu are normally ideal habitat for one of four crab species (Tachypleus tridentatus), and are regarded the most significant breeding area for … [Read more...] about Thousands of Ancient Horseshoe Crabs Are Dying Off The Japanese Coast
On a Japanese Island, Dozens of Turtles Had Been Stabbed in The Neck and Flippers
Several of the turtles had stab wounds on their necks and a number had slash marks on their flippers. A remote Japanese island has seen the death of dozens of sea turtles, many of which had been stabbed in the neck. According to Japanese media, the grisly scene may have been the result of fishermen who tried to free the trapped animals from their nets but ultimately decided … [Read more...] about On a Japanese Island, Dozens of Turtles Had Been Stabbed in The Neck and Flippers
Fresh Water for Japanese Honeybees Is Provided by a Temporary Sanctuary at Hitokotonushi Shrine
The ancient Hitokotonushi Shrine, located outside of Tokyo and built more than 1,200 years ago in the year 809, serves as a secondary sanctuary for regional pollinators every summer. The on-site water basins, which are intended to hydrate people, get a miniature makeover with moss, tiny architecture, and climbing surfaces to make them welcoming to the local bee population. The … [Read more...] about Fresh Water for Japanese Honeybees Is Provided by a Temporary Sanctuary at Hitokotonushi Shrine