Perhaps you’ve heard this little song: “Usagi o-ishi . . .” Some kids think that it’s a song about how yummy bunnies are but “oishi” is actually a classical form of the verb “ou” (to chase). I mention this because RKK documented some rabbit chasing in Ubuyama (Aso area) today. I don’t know what the cultural significance of flushing out rabbits by pounding the ground in mid-winter might be but the American interviewed said it was fun (sorry, I don’t know his name). And, of course, today’s event was catch and release – no “yummy” bunnies today. ;)
– Kirk
P.S. If you click on the link, you should be able to view the YouTube video.
