かわいい、だけじゃない。地獄谷“温泉ザル”が教えてくれる「人と自然の距離」

Jigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano Prefecture. The sight of monkeys bathing in hot springs in the snow is loved around the world as "Snow Monkeys," and is admired for its cuteness. This place is more than just a tourist destination. It is a place that quietly asks the question, "How close can humans get to nature?" Wild Japanese macaques originally live deep in the mountains. We are able to observe them up close thanks to human ingenuity: feeding and human interaction. The sight of monkeys bathing in hot springs is actually a culture that emerged through chance, learning, and the environment. Not all monkeys bathe in hot springs. Monkeys have their preferences and choices, too. This video is not about a "journey to see cute monkeys." What does it mean to protect nature? What does it mean to watch? How should humans interact with nature? From the backs of the monkeys standing in the snowy valley, we are invited to reconsider our own "sense of distance." Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park Official Website https://jigokudani-yaenkoen.co.jp/