This is a new and very interesting topic to me. Japan is like Australia, an island(rocket science, eh). So it has unusual and unique animals as well. Unlike Australia, it's animals are virtually unknown to even the Japanese. Talking with National Geogrpahic, they said they would are very interested in photos and information on many of Japan's animals. If you have pictures and or know resources about the animals of Japan, please let me know. You can get more information at my blog http://Japan-Animals.blogspot.com . Thanks, Bryan