In the tidal flats of the Goto Islands in Nagasaki Prefecture, it is time for a group of small crabs to be active, showing a lovely dance-like gesture of swinging up and down scissors.

On the tidal flats in Tomie Town, Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture, it is time for a large group of small crabs and chigo crabs with a shell of about 1 cm to be active.



Chigo crab repeats adorable dance-like gestures, such as swinging up and down scissors, at regular intervals.



It is said that this gesture is a courtship activity from male to female and an action to protect the territory.

Many chigo crabs are dancing on the tidal flats, which makes you feel the rich nature of the Goto Islands.