The beech forest, known for its power to retain water and even referred to as the "Green Dam," is the home of animals such as Asiatic black bears, Japanese monkeys and golden eagles."A0000436", "2475432"
Spreading over to its neighboring prefecture of Akita, it is one of the largest, primeval, beech tree forests in the world, and home to various precious flora and fauna, including black bears, Japanese Macaques, black woodpeckers, and golden eagles.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 2010年4月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT282036", "2455295"