10/22/26 Pic 1/2 are Noah, who was stepped on by a tourist in November 2025 (an incident witnessed by others). Although he was rescued, he had sustained fractures in 4 places—including his femur and pelvis—and passed away 4 days later. Pic 3/4 are Kiki, who was also stepped on by someone that same November. He suffered fractures to his neck and jaw, as well as a shattered middle-ear bone. Thanks to intensive medical care, he survived, but he was left with lasting injuries tha

Lop had numerous health issues His left thigh was protruding in unusual way Bite wound？ He had abscess as well 10/18/26 A rabbit nicknamed "Lop," who lived near the site of the former poison gas storage facility in Sangenya, had one drooping ear and walked with a limp. One of its legs protruded at an unnatural angle. It also suffered from bite wound and abscesses. Plagued by these multiple afflictions, Lop struggled to secure food while constantly being chased. Feeding sick r

It was shocking to see her face first time Last time I saw her, her face looked much better than the first time 10/16/26 The rabbit, known as "Hika-chan," had a severely disfigured face. The shock of seeing it was beyond words, leaving many to wonder how such a thing could have happened. Though its appearance was tragic, the rabbit possessed a hearty appetite and seemed entirely unbothered by its condition as it went about its life. It showed some signs of recovery for a time

The broken leg was pointing in an impossible direction. The pain must have been excruciating He waited for help in vain 10/15/26 There was a young rabbit with a broken leg. It was in the open space in front of the hotel, where it must have been seen by many people. Its leg was broken, and the foot was twisted in the wrong direction. It must have been in agony; one look at its face was enough to see it was enduring intense pain. Yet, no one did a thing. Perhaps people refraine

Oakland had sprained leg Even with spraind leg, that was enough for her to keep distance from other rabbits We got to see her 4 months later, but that was the last time to see her. 10/14/26 There are people who abandon rabbits on Okunoshima. Because Okunoshima is a paradise for rabbits, they assume the rabbits will be happy there, so they dump their own pets. In some cases, breeders also abandon older rabbits that can no longer breed. Apparently, it's obvious when a rabbit ha

To Takehara City/The Ministry of Environment: We call for a system to care for sick and injured rabbits on Okunoshima rabbit Island. 10/13/26 Request for signature for the petition; We have launched a petition on Change.org to save the rabbits of Okunoshima. Change.org/okunoshimarabbitwelfare Okunoshima, a national park, is home to a large population of rabbits. They are fed and given water by tourists, and they breed uncontrollably without the males and females being sep

10/11/26 What I fear most is this: Even though we have launched a petition drive to rescue the rabbits of Okunoshima, we might fail to gather enough signatures. What would that imply? It would mean that not very many people consider the current situation of the Okunoshima rabbits to be a problem. There’s nothing quite like the soothing presence of cute rabbits, is there? An island teeming with them is such a fun place to visit. I imagine people come to Okunoshima expecting so

Mr. Hand was a young rabbit The front left leg appeared to be broken. Undeterred by the injury, he tried his best to eat. Did Mr. Hand know what lay in store for him? 10/4/26 The young rabbit I named "Mr. Hand" had an injured front left leg. For a rabbit so young, surviving on this island with an injury like that is all but impossible. Why aren't we allowed to take such rabbits to a veterinary clinic? This is a question we ourselves have grappled with for years. Item number 4

Shachi (KW) was virtually a lone wolf. He was bitten on his neck by other rabbt. Close up pic for his bite wound Shachi (KW) was always by himself. Many people took care of him. Shachi was always chased by other rabbits. Shachi in 12 o'clock position 9/29/26 Shachi (KW for killer whale) was a rabbit with a black-and-white coat that truly lived up to his name—reminiscent of killer whale Although he primarily lived near Pier 2, he would sometimes venture as far as the park area

Kai chan was queen Kai chan recognized her own name Kai chan's late years were not easy Kai chan did not hesitate to intimidate others when it comes to food 9/28/26 Kai-chan was a rabbit of great presence on Ohkunoshima—rivaling even Matsuzaka-san—and was also known for his longevity. Having given birth to a vast number of offspring, she was a figure who could well be described as an empress. Born at the beach, she was a female who nonetheless relocated to the area near the s

Stephanie was one of the few rabbits who seemed to have lived a happy life on this island. 9/27/26 The rabbit known as Stephanie was a member of a large family living at the south beach. Her parents lived in the same territory, where they too had partners and offspring—much like a daughter bringing a mate into her family home, perhaps? Though timid in her youth, she grew into a confident, magnificent, and beautiful mother; she was one of the lucky few rabbits who lived harmon

Fly Girl was truly a sweetheart Flies were constantly flying all over her body She was looking upward whenever she had issues with breathing She seemed to suffer from numerous medical issues. She was extremely thin With her partner Gray rabbit might have been her child 9/26/26 Memorable rabbits Part 16 The rabbit I called "Fly Girl" was literally a rabbit with flies buzzing all around her body. Her emaciated frame suggested she was suffering from a severe illness; no matter

Garigari, who sustained severe injuries to the lower right side of his body. It was a life where any quality of life as a rabbit had ceased to exist. Her back was distorted and extremely emaciated. She often hid behind the compressor or beneath the grating. 9/25/26 Garigari was the rabbit Michael originally found—covered in blood—at the second pier where tourists would park their cars. For the first few days, there was a rabbit that kept trying to stay close, but before long,

Tsukimi whose size was the same as his mom, Chop 9/23/26 Around the time when "tiger-colored" rabbits (a mix of orange and black) began to appear here and there, I found a rabbit—only about two months old—near the visitor center. To my shock, the tip of its left leg had been cleanly severed. I tend to name rabbits based on their distinctive features, so I named this one "Chop." Many people suspected abuse, wondering how such a wound could have occurred. Unable to run like the

Urara's glowing eyes captivated everyone Fluffy hair had simmering gold and white tint to it Urara undoubtedly received special treatment from everyone 9/21/26 I remember that back when the rabbit named Urara was around, fluffy rabbits weren't as common as they are now; the combination of her fluffiness and cuteness made her immensely popular. I recall meeting her for the first time right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, a time when mostly only regular visitors were co

She spent much of his time alone While others ate, Oreo just sat there Early in the morning when everyone was hungry, Oreo did not join the crowd to eat 9/20/26 She was a fluffy black-and-white rabbit named Oreo. Unlike other friendly rabbits that would approach people in hopes of getting food, Oreo never warmed up to humans—even from a young age—and that very temperament may be the reason she managed to reach adulthood. Before the rescue, Oreo looked clearly different from

She looks normal at one glance large tumor (6cm x 5cm) under her root of her left leg is malignant and incurable 9/19/26 Here is the latest update on Niki-chan, who was rescued on September 6th due to an issue with her left leg. Following a diagnosis and two weeks of treatment for severe skin necrosis and a large mass extending from her left elbow and armpit across a wide area of ​​her left chest wall, the infection and necrosis have significantly improved, and her appetite a

It was not a paradise Rabbits in the morning 9/17/26 I miss the days when Okunoshima was full of rabbits and it was fun to visit. It was carefree back then, just feeding them without a second thought. The rabbits are provided with food and water and live for a certain period, only to eventually die from illness or injury without receiving any care. This vicious cycle has repeated for decades, yet it is somehow plausibly justified. Tourism has flourished, while the rabbits hav

Niki's left leg injury was serious Female rabbit with a limp at shrine was constantly being chased Appears to be an abscess resulting from bite wound Appears to be an abscess resulting from bite wound 9/16/26 Once again, we encountered many injured or sick rabbits. What stood out in particular was the large number of them suffering from abscesses and bite wounds. While injuries caused by humans are a serious issue for the island's rabbits, injuries resulting from fights betwe

Is feeding and giving them water really helping rabbits? 9/15/26 On 9/4/26, we visited the Chugoku-Shikoku Regional Environmental Office in Okayama to discuss the matter. One of my objectives was to seek an exemption to the ban on removing rabbits from the island, specifically for the purpose of medical rescue. The ban exists to prevent the spread of disease; while tourists themselves could potentially be carriers, the restrictions on rabbits are so strict because humans are