3rd Oct 1998: Japanese Deer in Mt Odaigahara
A large population of Japanese deer inhabits the Ōdaigahara area, and it is possible to observe them in the moss-covered forests and highlands. These deer mainly feed on bamboo grass and other plants and typically move in groups.
When I visited Odaigahara, I was fortunate enough to encounter wild Japanese deer. As there were no other people around me at the time, the deer remained calm and unafraid, allowing me to take several photos from a distance using a telephoto lens.
Their grazing has led to a decline in the undergrowth and young trees, which has had an impact on the forest ecosystem. For this reason, although the deer are wild, measures such as the installation of deer-proof fences and population control are being implemented. Feeding the deer is strictly prohibited.
Nikon F2 Photomic AS
Ai Zoom Nikkor 80-200mm F4s
Kodak Gold 100
It was the first time in my life that I had ever seen a wild deer, so when I first encountered her, my heart was pounding, and it was hard to keep the camera from shaking.
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