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alexin-wonderlust · 22 days

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Day 6 - Japan Blog - 12 February 2024 Snow Monkeys and Karaoke

We had to be up super early today because we are going on a tour to see SNOW!! This desert babe has never seen snow (in its pure form, only from a snow machine... and thats NOT FAIR!!) so Im going to find some today. Still feeling sick as a dog, but I loaded up on the warm lemon/honey beverages. Theyre SO GOOD! My throat is happy. The bus tour takes us to Nagano. First we stopped at a restaurant for our "Beef Sukiyaki" meal. It was very -- push you here, take you there. Kind of tour. It wasnt very friendly or fun. It was just business... Sigh. Beer Sukiyaki was yum! We bought some regional snacks to enhoy while we are on the bus -- because Ive done these things before and being without snacks is the WORST! The guy behind us passed out because it was super hot on the bus and no fresh air. Oops! When we got to the Snow Monkey Park (Jidokundani Yaen Koen) there was a trek to be done -- and yes! SNOW!! I was actually quite scared I wouldnt be able to do the hike because Im so shit at hiking. Ben wore his new boots which caused him issues, and I feel on my butt at the end -- but it was doable. About 45 mins to the top and then another 10/15 mins to get to the onsen. I accidentally saw a Japanese dudes penis, because he was in the hotel onsen on site and he was just WALKING AROUND NAKED. You know, normal things at a tourist sight. I made a joke about this to the lady when she said there were men bathing "I thought we werent allowed to bring food -- this guy here with his MEAT hanging out" she giggled because Im an idiot. The monkeys are hilarious and cute and weird. There is a lot of drama going on with them, and screaming and chasing around the snow. But they literally just hang out in the natural hot springs and dont really care about the 100 people taking their photos. They also have a live stream too! https://www.jigokudani-yaenkoen.co.jp/livecam2/video_en.php After only being with the monkeys for about 20 mins, we were bussed to another "tourist trap" location with no food, but instead "snow igloos" where we got a beer and walked across the road instead to play in the fluffy snow. There was one stop on the way back to a roadhouse type place which had food, souveniers, a convenience store, local produce and dagashi to take home as gifts. We got burgers and other snacks to keep us going back to shinjuku.

And since we are already here; Shinjuku again. I needed something for my tattoo, so we went to Donki for a shop, and then found a karaoke place with food and drinks. (Instead of going to a bar...!) The food was dismal and the karaoke was terrible but it made for a fun experience. If you were there with a group of people, it would be awesome.

#japan #japan travel #alexinwonderlust #travel #japan february 2024 #snow monkeys #nagano #shinjuku #bennyandthelex #travel blog #snow monkey #japanese snow monkey #snow monkey japan #snow monkey onsen #jidokudani #shibuya #tokyo #karaoke #jidokudani yaen koen

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shigayokagayama · 1 year

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hilarious that, of the two times we’ve seen teru try to identify an animal by sight, he was wildly incorrect both times. choosing to believe this is a consistent character trait.

#is_this_a_pigeon.jpg #for reference the two times were summer break omake and the hotspring ova #summer break omake he mistakes both a june bug and a cockroach for a stag beetle #and hotspring ova cd track he mistakes a serrow deer for a monkey #<- honestly less of a drastic mistake than you would expect snow monkeys and japanese serrows do look similar #mp100 #mob psycho 100 #teruki hanazawa

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proserpiiart · 10 months

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My new socks!! These guys are now available on my store! Proserpiiart.com

It's still incredible to me that I have wearable merch now! Things with my art that you can ear in your day to day life! That's incredible! I hope you guys love these socks as much as I do <3

#socks #small business #capybara #otter space #hammerhead shark #great white shark #manta ray #goblin shark #whale shark #sea otters #macaques #japanese macaques #snow monkeys #shark socks #otter socks #portfolio

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cypherdecypher · 1 year

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Animal of the Day!

Japanese Macaque (Macaca fuscata)

(Photo from iStock)

Conservation Status- Least Concern

Habitat- Japan excluding Hokkaido

Size (Weight/Length)- 11 kg; 82 cm

Diet- Leaves; Seeds; Fruits; Small mammals

Cool Facts- The Japanese macaque might be the most northern living primate, but their winters are spent living like kings. Living in female-run societies, Japanese macaques pass down their status to their offspring. Spending their days grooming, chatting, and babysitting, these primates spend the majority of their lives on the ground outside of feeding. During harsh winters, Japanese macaques form mega groups around hot springs. The macaques rarely leave the warm water and only do so to grab a quick snack. Younger macaques have been seen rolling snowballs and playing in snow.

Rating- 11/10 (Snow monkeys.)

#Animal of the day #Animals #Monkey #Primate #Macaque #Monday #January 23 #Japanese macaque #Snow monkey #biology #science #conservation #the more you know

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birdblues · 7 months

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Japanese Macaque

#japanese macaque #macaque #snow monkey #monkey #Macaca fuscata #Primates #Haplorhini #Simiiformes #Cercopithecidae #Macaca #upl

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wildlifetracker · 11 months

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A Japanese Macaque (Snow Monkey) and it's tracks

#japan #japanese wildlife #snow monkey #monkey #primates #mammals #wildlife #nature #nature photography #wildlife tracking #asia #tracks #mine

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is-the-primate-vid-cute · 2 years

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Do monkeys ACTUALLY use hot springs as baths or is that an exageration

I am delighted to tell you that Japanese snow monkeys are THE hot spring bathers, and this is no exaggeration.

In fact, it is such a popular activity that there is a Snow Monkey Park in Japan that has built hot spring facilities specifically for these monkeys to enjoy! Human visitors can buy tickets to spend time in the park, which is part of Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, and observe these bathing beauties.

Being a high ranker in macaque society is stressful, and high ranking Japanese macaques spend the most time in the hot springs. These hot baths reduce stress for them and help them maintain healthy a healthy and balanced lifestyle. While being a monkey might be stressful, having these winter spa days is a great solution and the presence of people doesn't impact their stress levels, so if you get the chance, go watch!

#inquiring minds want to know #japanese macaques #japanese snow monkeys #snow monkeys #japan #mod J #images described in alt text

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fizzy-dizz · 10 months

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