Army's deer hunting operation in Hokkaido

Ezo Deer

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, the prefecture and the town on March 1st together carried out deer hunting operation in Shiranuka-cho, Hokkaido.
The operation has been started three years ago to prevent deer damage to agricultural produce.
On the first day, mobilizing helicopter and snowmobile into the operation 28 deer were caught.


陸自がヘリ、スノーモービル投入…シカ捕獲作戦　―YOMIURI ONLINE
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/eco/news/20130302-OYT1T00282.htm


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"Baikamo" flowers under the water are at their best

"Baikamo" or water crowfoots

Flower of water crowfoots(ranunculus aquatilis/"Baikamo" in Japanese) bloomed in the Jizo River of Samegai, Maibara City, Shiga.
Plum-like flowers dancing under the water were lit up every night until August 5th. The blossoms are at their best till the end of September.





ゆらゆらひんやり、水面のバイカモ　滋賀・米原　―朝日新聞デジタル
http://www.asahi.com/national/update/0804/OSK201208040037.html