Prince Akishino, who is visiting Hiroshima, saw a rare elephant, said to be one of only three in the world, at an animal park in the city.
Prince Akishino, who serves as the president of the "Japan Association of Zoos and Aquariums", visited Asa Zoological Park in Hiroshima City before 10:00 am on the 20th.
Of these, the forest elephant that inhabits western Africa is a rare elephant that is said to be bred only here in Japan and only three in the world.
Since there is a risk of extinction, Prince Akishino received an explanation about the animal park's breeding efforts.
In addition, the Japanese giant salamander breeding facility is one of the largest in the world. It was observed by picking it up.
Prince Akishino will return to Tokyo on the evening of the 20th.