{{linkimage http://jambo.africa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/cgi-bin/CameroonFS/wiki.cgi?action=ATTACH&page=%BC%CC%BF%BF%B4%DB%28%C6%B0%B2%E8%A4%A2%A4%EA%21%29&file=1dja%2Ejpg,h:300}}{{br}} The forests in twilight. Sunset viewed from the Dja River which runs over the borders between Congo and Cameroon. (Photo: Hattori) Travelling on by outboard (this is a short video taken using a digital camera). *(Windows Media Player) {{a mms://130.54.103.16/cameroon/Miyako-go.wmv}} *(Real Player) {{a rtsp://130.54.103.16:554/cameroon/Miyako-go.rm}} {{linkimage http://jambo.africa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/cgi-bin/CameroonFS/wiki.cgi?action=ATTACH&page=%BF%B9%A4%C8%A5%B5%A5%D0%A5%F3%A5%CA%A4%CE%C9%F7%B7%CA&file=3mokununu%2Ejpg,h:300}}{{br}} My (Inai¡Çs) research area includes a crescent-shaped lake but it was impossible to fish on, as the lake was covered by waterweed. (Photo: Inai) {{linkimage http://jambo.africa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/cgi-bin/CameroonFS/wiki.cgi?action=ATTACH&page=%BF%B9%A4%C8%A5%B5%A5%D0%A5%F3%A5%CA%A4%CE%C9%F7%B7%CA&file=5road%2Ejpg,h:300}}{{br}} A reddish brown road runs through the forests. It is extremely bumpy like a washboard during the dry season but is covered in a squidgy mud during the rainy season. (Photo: Hattori) {{linkimage http://jambo.africa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/cgi-bin/CameroonFS/wiki.cgi?action=ATTACH&page=%BF%B9%A4%C8%A5%B5%A5%D0%A5%F3%A5%CA%A4%CE%C9%F7%B7%CA&file=6forest%2Ejpg,h:300}}{{br}} The rain forests viewed from a height near the research site, Malea Ancien village. A carpet of green stretches into the distance. (Photo: Hattori) {{linkimage http://jambo.africa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/cgi-bin/CameroonFS/wiki.cgi?action=ATTACH&page=%BF%B9%A4%C8%A5%B5%A5%D0%A5%F3%A5%CA%A4%CE%C9%F7%B7%CA&file=8forest%2Ejpg,h:300}}{{br}} The savannah in Lobeke National Park. When walking in the forests, suddenly my vision becomes brighter. Large animals such as elephants and buffaloes often appear. (Photo: Hattori) {{linkimage http://jambo.africa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/cgi-bin/CameroonFS/wiki.cgi?action=ATTACH&page=%CB%CC%C0%BE%B8%F9%B0%EC&file=slide3%2Ejpg,h:300}}{{br}} A landscape in the area near North Rimsky. (Photo: Kitanishi) {{linkimage http://jambo.africa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/cgi-bin/CameroonFS/wiki.cgi?action=ATTACH&page=%BF%B9%A4%C8%A5%B5%A5%D0%A5%F3%A5%CA%A4%CE%C9%F7%B7%CA&file=9savanna%2Ejpg,h:300}}{{br}} It is very spacious: Differing from the forests, the blue sky and the earth spread over the savannah. (Photo: Yasuda) {{linkimage http://jambo.africa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/cgi-bin/CameroonFS/wiki.cgi?action=ATTACH&page=%BF%B9%A4%C8%A5%B5%A5%D0%A5%F3%A5%CA%A4%CE%C9%F7%B7%CA&file=10savanna%2Ejpg,h:300}}{{br}} A storm: Many storms approach in the rainy season. (Photo: Yasuda) {{linkimage http://jambo.africa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/cgi-bin/CameroonFS/wiki.cgi?action=ATTACH&page=%BF%B9%A4%C8%A5%B5%A5%D0%A5%F3%A5%CA%A4%CE%C9%F7%B7%CA&file=11benue%2Ejpg,h:300}}{{br}} Near my (Yasuda¡Çs) research village, you can feel the breath of many animals including lions, elephants and antelopes. Hippos also gather in the river. (Photo: Yasuda) {{linkimage http://jambo.africa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/cgi-bin/CameroonFS/wiki.cgi?action=ATTACH&page=%BF%B9%A4%C8%A5%B5%A5%D0%A5%F3%A5%CA%A4%CE%C9%F7%B7%CA&file=12savanna%2Ejpg,h:300}}{{br}} A full moon: After night comes, another dawn approaches. (Photo: Yasuda) {{linkimage http://jambo.africa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/cgi-bin/CameroonFS/wiki.cgi?action=ATTACH&page=%BF%B9%A4%C8%A5%B5%A5%D0%A5%F3%A5%CA%A4%CE%C9%F7%B7%CA&file=13%2Esavanna%2Ejpg,h:300}}{{br}} A sunset on the savannah: One day is ending. (Photo: Yasuda) {{linkimage http://jambo.africa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/cgi-bin/CameroonFS/wiki.cgi?action=ATTACH&page=%BF%B9%A4%C8%A5%B5%A5%D0%A5%F3%A5%CA%A4%CE%C9%F7%B7%CA&file=NGII%2Ejpg,h:300}}{{br}} The waterfall of Ngi¡Çi, which suddenly appeared in the forests. This waterfall can be found roughly 50km away as the crow flies from Ndongo village along the Dja River. It has an eerie atmosphere with echoing sounds of ¡Ègwoan gwoan¡É heard even in the dry season when there is a small amount of water. This is also a place where the fish are stopped and thus the upper stream can be a goldmine of fish. This waterfall itself is ¡Èawed¡É by the villagers. (Photo: Oishi) {{linkimage http://jambo.africa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/cgi-bin/CameroonFS/wiki.cgi?action=ATTACH&page=%BF%B9%A4%C8%A5%B5%A5%D0%A5%F3%A5%CA%A4%CE%C9%F7%B7%CA&file=cassava%5Fmountain%2Ejpg,h:300}}{{br}} On the top of the rocky mountain standing around a mixed area of forests and savannah, Kako women are drying cassavas. This rocky mountain is called Ngula in their language. (Photo: Oishi)