The struggle for the generational change of the approximately 20 red deer kept on the farm is in full swing.
The males fight each other in a low position, bumping their horns against each other.

It's a testing time for the young male who stands up to the boss of the group.
The only way to get to the top is to win this battle.

The sound of the horns colliding echoes throughout the cold ranch.

We zookeepers are also risking our lives during this time.
If you are not careful, you will be attacked from behind, so you cannot look away.

I was able to work safely and without any injuries this year.

Kenichi Hashinuma