Miyagi Zao Fox Village, also known as Kitsune Mura, is a tourist attraction and sanctuary for foxes in Shiroishi, Miyagi, Japan where visitors can feed and interact with foxes.[1][2][3][4] The village's main exhibit is an open area where foxes roam around and visitors can enter to interact with and feed them, although attempting to pet or hand-feed the foxes is not advised as they may bite.[5] There are over 100 foxes, including typical red and arctic foxes, foxes with uncommon coat colors, such as silver and platinum foxes, and red-arctic fox hybrids.[1][6] The village also has rabbits, miniature horses, goats, and guinea pigs, in addition to gift and snack shops.[2][5] In the spring, events are hosted in which visitors can hug fox kits.[7]

Zao Fox Village

The entrance to Zao Fox Village
Location	Shiroishi, Miyagi, Japan
Coordinates	38.0408°N 140.5303°E / 38.0408; 140.5303
No. of animals	Over 100
Major exhibits	Foxes
Website	http://zao-fox-village.com/

Criticism

While the zoo has been dubbed the "Cutest place on Earth,"[8] it has also received criticism due to the high density of foxes, which are normally solitary or live in small groups, foxes kept in cages, frequent fox fights, a perceived lack of greenery, and allegedly poor sanitation.[9]

References

External links

• Official site

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