Thinking of Japan

Don't give up, Japan. Don't give up, Tohoku.
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I am asking my friends to consider making a donation
to the Japan Earthquake Relief Fund.
I am confident this support will go to the right places in a timely way.

Beekeeping in Tokyo

As we eagerly await word on whether beekeeping will be legalized here in NYC, the timing seems good to share a couple of items on urban beekeeping—this time from Tokyo.

First, a charmingly illustrated blog post on the Tokyo Green Space blog on the Ginza Honey Bee Project. (See also this Japan Times article about beekeeping in Ginza.)

And don't miss this intriguing NPR piece on Tokyo's "war" on crows, and how beekeepers are getting involved.

Peruse the topic further via the World Wide G-Spot, here.

Japan's Honeybee Shortage

Disturbing news on honeybee declines in Japan, and interesting details about Japan's beekeeping world.

Japanese Hornets vs. Honeybees—The Movie