The crane is one of these symbols coming through the centuries to feed Japanese culture. It’s everywhere. Usually called tanchōzuru,…
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Kitsune, or red fox
The northern hemisphere predator with the most extensive range: The ubiquitous red fox. As in Europe, the red fox (locally…
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Whooper swan
Strong and dignified, the whooper swan is marvelous subject, in snow as much as in sun. Whooper swan, Cygne siffleur…
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Rausu, temple of fishing sea eagles
White-tailed sea eagle
More common than the Steller’s sea eagle, the white-tailed sea eagle is a very powerful bird of prey. White-tailed sea…
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