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Why Are Lake Akan’s Marimo So Round?The Short Answer Lake Akan’s famous marimo become round because wind and waves gently move them across shallow parts of the lakebed, allowing the green algae to grow in many directions. But waves alone...

The Short Answer Kushiro Shitsugen is famous because it is Japan’s largest wetland, covering about 220 square kilometers, with a dramatic meandering river and important habitats for wildlife such as the red-crowned crane. It is also hist...