Firefly season has arrived again this year. Kikuchi City is a famous landmarks for fireflies called "No.1 in Japan's best firefly village". It can be seen in the Oyster River and Watase River basins in the Kyokushi district of Kikuchi City. The number of places where you can see fireflies in Japan is decreasing year by year. Fireflies can live not only in places where water is clean. The calmness of the water current, the presence of sand or leki (particles larger than sand) at the bottom of the water, the surrounding light, the surrounding quietness, habitats such as Kawanina. Favorite such a limited place. As global environmental problems become more serious, the number of places where fireflies can live is decreasing. Meanwhile, you can see Many fireflies in Kikuchi City. Fireflies grow in the larval stage, storing food in water for one year. Then it becomes a sanagi and becomes an adult. The lifespan after becoming an adult insect is about 2 weeks. In other words, out of 365 days of the year, there are only two weeks of Appreciation of fireflies. In addition, fireflies do not feed when they become adults. When they become adults, they do not eat anything and end their lives. The fireflies we see are the lives of fireflies that end in the blink of an eye. The reason why we can see fireflies every year is that even in such a short lifetime, they are firmly connected to the next life. I am very happy to be able to see fireflies in Kikuchi City again this year. Please come to Kikuchi City to see the fireflies. Best time to see □ ・ Nikarai River ... Mid May ・Watase River... Mid-May ~ Late May □ viewing area ・Kikuchi City Kyokushi Ohara (Ohara District) ・Kikuchi City Kyokushi Foothills (Takayanagi District) □ Car parking lot... Car parking lots in each area ・Ohara area Car parking lot (200 yen only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays) (May 11 ~ early June) ・Takayanagi area Car parking lot (free) (May 17 ~ early June) About □ viewing etiquette Do not point flashlights or lights at fireflies. → fireflies do not like strong light. If you shine a light on a mobile phone or turn on a flash, it may be hidden. It can also be a nuisance to other visitors. ・Do not make loud voices or noises. Not only do → fireflies run away, but they also cause trouble for neighbors. Please be aware that it will be viewed at night. ・ Do not catch it unnecessarily and take it home → fireflies become adults and can fly for only 1~2 weeks. Enjoy living in Nature. ・Take your trash home with you. → fireflies live in clean environments. Nature, let's protect the beautiful natural environment together. ・Protect traffic Roux → will be Held in at night. Please be careful not to jump out onto the road. At the same time, there are There are sections around the viewing area where traffic is restricted during the viewing period. We ask for your cooperation in order to protect the safety of the viewers.