HOTARU’s Forest map
You can enjoy the fireflies and exploring the forest in each of the four seasons.
月のアーカイブ: August 2022
Public information : the magazine
The magazine ” From the HOTARU’s forest” (3 times / yr.)
We deliver the latest information and hot topics about fireflies to the public, including records and events at the museum.
The History of the Museum
・The background of the Museum In 1979 (Showa 54), the “Community Development for Reviving Fireflies project” was launched to create a river environment that would realize “Moriyama, where fireflies fly around” and to revitalize Moriyama as “Moriyama, where fireflies are abundant”. As part of this project, an artificial river was constructed in Hatonomori Park […]
Materials and Exhibitions
The introduction of the booklet of the Museum and other Materials .
Expansion of Citizen Activities
・First step of Expansion of Citizen Activities As urbanization progressed in Moriyama, more and more places became brightly lit even at night, making it increasingly difficult for fireflies to live there, even as conservation activities progressed. Meanwhile, in 2006 (Heisei 18), the NPO Biwako Houjo-no-Sato accepted the position of designated manager to operate the museum […]
Progress of the Museum and from now
・Progress and the Role of the Museum and its Future Over the years, the Museum’s steady research and efforts in artificial firefly breeding, larval releases, and educational activities to conserve the water environment for fireflies have started to yield positive results. The Moriyama Firefly Park & Walk has attracted many people from within and […]
