Night (and Day) of the Lepus

In more proof that God has a sense of humor, Okunoshima Island, which used to be the home of the Japanese Imperial Army’s poison-gas weapons lab/factory, is today overrun with bunnies.

The furry descendents of the original lab animals have largely taken over the island and are protected by the Japanese government. No dogs or cats allowed.

The rabbits are apparently unafraid of humans, often approaching visitors in search of a handout or to sell postcards of Mt. Fuji and cheap, Godzilla dolls.