Japanese Macaque Monkeys

…monkeying around in the hot springs.

There are several family groups inhabiting the area.

Located in Jigokudani Yaen-koen near the town of Yudanaka, in the Japanese Alps.

View Monkey-cam at:
www.jigokudani-yaenkoen.co.jp[external link]

White Swan

…swanning around in a snowstorm.

Located in a pond at Hida No Sata “Folk Museum” near the town of Takayama, in the Japanese Alps.

Deer

…roam around Miyajima Island.

"Please pay attention and keep an eye on your personal belongings - especially tickets and souveniers as the deer might eat them."

Small dogs

…are an important fashion accessory accompanying their owners to work, shopping and the temple.

Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo.