#Japanese deer

[araiwatal]

普通列車でどこかへ #282

広島県廿日市市宮島

目が合った。

Go somewhere by local train #282

Miyajima, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima

I looked at her.

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[crepuscularray]

Deercember Day Eight: Nara Park Sika Deer | Picnic

The Sika Deer of Nara Park (Cervus nippon) are allowed to roam freely throughout its grounds, though the males' antlers are trimmed annually to reduce injuries. Sika deer are native to much of East Asia and have been introduced to other parts of the world. Previously found from northern Vietnam in the south to the Russian Far East in the north, it is now an uncommon species that has been extirpated in most areas of its native range, except in Japan, where it is overabundant and present in very large numbers. According to local folklore, sika deer from the area around modern day Nara Park were considered sacred due to a visit from a god. After World War II, the deer were officially stripped of their sacred status, and were instead designated as natural monument (天然記念物 Tennen kinenbutsu) and are protected as such. Today, visitors can purchase "deer-crackers" (鹿煎餅 Shika-senbei) to feed the deer in the park. Despite being a much beloved feature of the area and a considerable tourism draw, in 2016, a record number of 121 people were injured by the deer, and at least a further 164 people from 2017 to 2018. In April 2018, Nara city set up new signs in English, Chinese, and Japanese informing tourists that the deer are wild animals and to not tease them during feeding. More information here about sika deer, and here about Nara Park.

References: Deer, Trees.

[alexin-wonderlust]

Day 12 - Japan Blog - 18 February 2024

Because we had to miss Hiroshima due to my terrible impulse spending … we took a train to Nara. Last time we visited Nara it was cold and rainy — today was lovely. 🥰 AND WE GOT TO SEE PLUM AND CHERRY BLOSSOMS! 🌸🦌✨ Covered a lot of ground — and also food wise today!

Started the day with eggs … in the form of ramen. Ippudo ramen but it was missing something… still good but I just wanted some shichimi or some spice 😭🌶️ Also, I ordered a "bottle" of asahi and it was HUGE!! Before we left, I came across a Tokyu Hands store and I havent been in one of these since they rebranded to just "hands". So, of course I had to go and suss their stationery and kitchen sections. (The best!!) I came out with about $50 of stuff from a soy sauce dispenser, a coffee spoon and about 8 packs of stickers. :) When we got to the station, we bought some Lindt Chocolate in some interesting flavours like Macha, Popcorn, Cheesecake and Sakura. Of course, to eat on the train.

When we arrived in Nara, I remembered why I said I wanted to come back. Its so serene and peaceful and just one of my favourite places. We walked up the street towards the park to see the deer and found a capsule/game arcade which we took a pokemon purikura and Ben hated it! Then he found a great Panini place and outside there were so many puppies, including one in a handbag. I die!! The panini was heaps good too!!

When we were in Nara Park with the deer, there were some early blossoms on the trees. They were super pink and so cute! It was a nice surprise considering the Cherry Blossoms dont usually come out until late March/April. So these were most likely plum blossoms.

Then we hoofed (Deer pun) to Osaka and straight to Dotonbori where I wanted to eat a little bit of everything. Starting with some Kushikatsu and some Japanese Omelette called Tonpei which I was scared for but was actually really good!!

We walked through the shrine in Dotonbori (which I have just googled and its called Hozenji if you wanna go check that area out, its cute!!) and there were cats running around, stealing the show.

After that, Ben wanted MEAT so we went to find a BBQ on the river but it was busy so they took us to their other restaurant and we had Kobe Beef and vegetables on the grill. It was good food, and so reasonably priced. 🔥🥩

The train we caught back to Kyoto was so pretty. It was all wooden and dark maroon. So classy!

When we got back to the hotel, it was time to pack so we finished all the beer and stuff we had in the fridge (which was mainly cheese!!) the cheese selections over here are the best 🤣 But I wasnt ready yet -- I went out to go and find another Pork/Soy/Wasabi Onigiri because that was one of the best things I ate this time!!

Tomorrow is our last day!! 😭

[bachiles]

Chincoteague, Virginia - Where Are the Ponies?

Chris and I had hoped to see the wild ponies that are on Assateague Island in Virginia. They are often called Chincoteague ponies but they actually live on Assateague Island and our visit in September was geared toward seeing them. According to their information on their website : The Chincoteague pony is also known as the Assateague horse. They are a breed of horse that developed, and now…

[miu-c-draws]

Sleepy Shikataro

しかたろうが眠くなってきてる

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[triflingthing]

Glimpses of Nara Park in Japan

[myfairynuffstuff]

Hiromi Nishizaka (b.1979) - Untitled [Deer]. 2024. Ink and watercolour on paper.

[wind-tied]

firehoof, greyhoof, and ravenhoof

[shijiujun]

Natsume-san, you're very likable. So even if I'm overreacting, I will make sure to fend them (all your suitors) off.

— Cosmetic Playlover コスメティック・プレイラバー (2024) | EP. 6

[tanuki-kimono]

MOST PERFECT WILD ANIMALS OBI (sold out in a blink, pattern is so rare how lucky is the new owner of this beauty!).

Beautifully handpainted on cream ground, you can see many kinds of beasts found in Japan like:

kurokuma (black bear), kistune (fox), tanuki (raccoon dog), inoshishi (boar), saru (monkey), itachi (weasel)

shika (deer), kiji (pheasant), risu (squirrel), usagi (rabbit)

a black and white beast I am not sure I recognize, maybe a ten (marten), it sure doesn't look like anaguma (badger)?

this obi even has azarashi (seal!!!)

OP paired it with a soft cool tones kimono showing water scenery with water fowl. I would have LOVED a bolder outfit (deep red or true green?), maybe with bamboo grove/trees or toyama (distant mountain) patterns :D

[firbolgfriend]

I’m in such a bad artblock, gotta doodle ungulate portraits

[arthistoryanimalia]

Takeuchi Seihō (Japanese, 1864-1942) Sika Deer, c.1900-10

[brownie-pics]

'24.4.21 春日大社にて

GW初日は朝から雨･･明日は取材に行けるかな。

なのでアップはまた先週の藤続編ｗ　レンズをマクロに変えてみたり、虫活や鳥活（鳳凰みたいなんおったｗ）しながら本殿前をうろつくうちに、気付けば辺りは観光客でいっぱい。外国からのツーリストが大人数で入ってきました。

ガヤついてきたので廻廊に出て、参道を戻り始めます。参道も朝9時を過ぎれば人でいっぱい･･。

[diana-andraste]

Schwarzwald 2 (Black Forest), Haruko Maeda, 2009

[marysmirages]

Princess Kaguya (2023)

Illustration for japanese 10th century fairytale " The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter".

[alenagerashchenko]

NARA, JAPAN