A memory that lives in the darkness, a silence called the Amami rabbit
Memories that live in the darkness - the silence of the name Amami rabbit
A shadow stands silently in the forest at night.
Whether it's the wind or a dream - the Amami rabbit.
This rare creature, found only on Amami Oshima and Tokunoshima, is also known as a "living fossil," and keeps the memories of ancient times alive in the present day.
A solitary rabbit that retains its original form
The Amami rabbit (Pentalagus furnessi) is a species endemic to Japan that is said to have the most primitive form of any rabbit currently in existence. With short ears and legs, it prefers to "hide" rather than look, making it look like a forest spirit.
• Nocturnal: They hide in tree holes or rock shelters during the day and become active quietly at night.
• Solitary: A solitary being who lives quietly without forming groups.
• Expert diggers: They use the long claws on their front paws to skillfully dig burrows and raise their young.
• Signals by cry: The cry heard in the forest at night is like a "dark letter."
Living with Amami culture
The people of Amami have passed down stories of the Amami rabbit as the "guardian deity of the forest."
Its existence is at the crossroads of the island's nature and culture, and it is also protected as a Special Natural Monument.
• A symbol of the Amami ecosystem, known as the "Galapagos of the Orient."
• Conservation activities: Community-wide efforts are ongoing, including the elimination of mongooses and the prevention of traffic accidents.
• They also appear in folk tales and legends, and are sometimes spoken of as "messengers of God who appear at night."
A presence that resonates with the WABISUKE philosophy
The Amami rabbit is a symbol of **"life dwelling in silence."**
This image resonates deeply with WABISUKE's philosophy of gift-giving - "handing over something that cannot be seen."
• Not lonely, but solitary
• Not silence, but the lingering memory
• Giving is about conveying your feelings
This rabbit-themed article is an experience that gives the reader the "gift of serenity."