Owl is "fukuro" in Japanese. Where did this word originate? There appear to be several theories. One is that its feathers are "puffed out," or "fukureta" in Japanese. Another is that it had to do ...

Its center is lined by 1,500-meter peaks. The heavily forested area is home to a diverse group of animals, including the Blakiston's fish owl, which is at imminent risk of extinction. Shiretoko's ...