The Japanese snow monkey or the Japanese macaque is a symbol of Japanese folklore and making a visit to go and see them is a must on any trip to Japan. Takasaki-yama (Mt Takasaki) is home to a special monkey reserve and I got to work here for a day! My job? Help bring the monkeys down from the mountain, feed them, keep the area clean and make sure humans don't get out of line. The park was established in 1952 after WWII when the monkeys were going down from the mountain to the farm fields to eat the crops. There wasn't enough food for humans at the time so the city set up this park to attract them to the other side.
Friday, February 1, 2019
My Job At A Japanese Snow Monkey Park
The Japanese snow monkey or the Japanese macaque is a symbol of Japanese folklore and making a visit to go and see them is a must on any trip to Japan. Takasaki-yama (Mt Takasaki) is home to a special monkey reserve and I got to work here for a day! My job? Help bring the monkeys down from the mountain, feed them, keep the area clean and make sure humans don't get out of line. The park was established in 1952 after WWII when the monkeys were going down from the mountain to the farm fields to eat the crops. There wasn't enough food for humans at the time so the city set up this park to attract them to the other side.
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