here, there, everywhere

... and no, that isn't a euphemism for anything. "Rogue" monkeys are on the loose in Shizuoka prefecture! Despite the fact that they've been attacking people in nearby Mishima and Susono, Iain's students told us that the reward for trapping one is around ¥200,000 per rogue monkey, which runs somewhat contrary any warnings to stay away from them and their sharp teeth. While there have been no sightings in Numazu yet, Iain and I are keeping our eyes peeled. In the meantime, you too can stay appraised of the current monkey situation by checking in on the  Mishima city webpage, which is posting real time updates on the status of the marauders. And you thought Japan was a safe country...