Japan's Insect Attractions Draw Families to Fukushima and Kyoto

In Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture, the Mushimushi Land insect museum showcases around 150 insect species, including the world‑largest Hercules beetle. Visitors can explore a dome housing roughly 1,000 live beetles and tour the nearby Abukuma Cave, a 4,800‑year‑old limestone formation that also offers wine‑aged ramen.

Meanwhile, in Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture, a family‑focused Insect Exhibition was held at the central community centre, featuring beetles, crickets and other local species. The event attracted many parents and children who gathered to observe and handle the insects, highlighting regional interest in hands‑on wildlife education.