Synopsis

Perched atop a hill in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, the zoological park has held a special place in the hearts of locals for decades. Though compact, housing roughly sixty species of animals, it draws frequent visitors, particularly since the pandemic restricted travel. Here, families enjoy outings, a woman marks significant life events, and a young couple seeks out nocturnal wildlife under the cloak of night. For three days, we asked visitors to illuminate why this unassuming zoo has become s