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Casual Musings

I'd like to write periodically, without a set theme. A column and personal thoughts from the administrator of Dino Tail.

Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum Visit Report 2024

2024-09-23

A 5-day, 4-night trip to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum. This report covers the newly renovated museum and the nearby fossil excavation experience.

Exhibit at the National Museum of Nature and Science

A Visit to the National Museum of Nature and Science - Reservations Required

2020-07-23

The National Museum of Nature and Science has reopened amidst the pandemic. A detailed report on the museum's new reservation system and safety measures.

History of Dinosaur Discovery and Research

2020-03-07

Tracing the progress of dinosaur research from Richard Owen's proposal of "Dinosauria" to the present day.

The Five Mass Extinctions in Earth's History

2014-09-21

An examination of the past mass extinctions known as the "Big Five" and a discussion on the sixth mass extinction, which is said to be ongoing.

The Crisis of the Tyrannosaurus Name Disappearing

2014-08-30

An explanation of the incident where the famous genus name "Tyrannosaurus" was at risk of disappearing due to naming conventions.