Back to the dinos

FUKUI — Dinosaurs! Who doesn’t love learning about earth’s prehistoric beasts? In Fukui prefecture, a 25-year long excavation has already unearthed dinosaur fossils, plants, shells and three new species of animal. The prefectural museum there has also hooked up with similar organisations in Thailand and China, sharing valuable resources and research. This month sees the beginning of a special exhibition where you can learn more about the excavation work going on. The exhibition finishes on Monday 14 October. Admission ranges from ¥1,200-¥500.

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