Japan: Dinosaur Robots in Fukui Brave Through Heavy Snow Like Prehistoric Ice Age

In Fukui, a region famous for its numerous dinosaur fossil discoveries, dinosaur robots outside Fukui Station were seen moving through a heavy snowstorm on Friday, January 23. The sight of these prehistoric figures braving the conditions under a heavy snow warning created a powerful scene, making it feel as though the area had slipped back into a prehistoric ice age.

Japan: Dinosaur Robots in Fukui Brave Through Heavy Snow Like Prehistoric Ice Age 2

In Fukui, a region famous for its numerous dinosaur fossil discoveries, dinosaur robots outside Fukui Station were seen moving through a heavy snowstorm on Friday, January 23. The sight of these prehistoric figures braving the conditions under a heavy snow warning created a powerful scene, making it feel as though the area had slipped back into a prehistoric ice age.

Ex-figure skating world champ Uno to produce ice show

NAGOYA, Japan, March 19 Kyodo - Pro skater Shoma Uno, a two-time figure skating world champion, holds a press conference in Nagoya, central Japan, on March 19, 2025, announcing he will produce an ice show, "Ice Brave," to run in June and July. (Kyodo)

Ex-figure skating world champ Uno to produce ice show

Ex-figure skating world champ Uno to produce ice show

Pro skater Shoma Uno, a two-time figure skating world champion, holds a press conference in Nagoya, central Japan, on March 19, 2025, announcing he will produce an ice show, "Ice Brave," to run in June and July.

Ex-figure skating world champ Uno to produce ice show

Ex-figure skating world champ Uno to produce ice show

Pro skater Shoma Uno, a two-time figure skating world champion, holds a press conference in Nagoya, central Japan, on March 19, 2025, announcing he will produce an ice show, "Ice Brave," to run in June and July.

Ex-figure skating world champ Uno to produce ice show

Ex-figure skating world champ Uno to produce ice show

Pro skater Shoma Uno, a two-time figure skating world champion, holds a press conference in Nagoya, central Japan, on March 19, 2025, announcing he will produce an ice show, "Ice Brave," to run in June and July.

Yellow River Men

Yellow River Men

YUNCHENG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 5, 2025 - Topless young men paraded through the temple fair carrying ice cubes to Showcasing the fierce and brave spirit of the Yellow River men on February 5, 2025, in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China.

Yellow River Men

Yellow River Men

YUNCHENG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 5, 2025 - Topless young men paraded through the temple fair carrying ice cubes to Showcasing the fierce and brave spirit of the Yellow River men on February 5, 2025, in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China.

Yellow River Men

Yellow River Men

YUNCHENG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 5, 2025 - Topless young men paraded through the temple fair carrying ice cubes to Showcasing the fierce and brave spirit of the Yellow River men on February 5, 2025, in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China.

Yellow River Men

Yellow River Men

YUNCHENG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 5, 2025 - Topless young men paraded through the temple fair carrying ice cubes to Showcasing the fierce and brave spirit of the Yellow River men on February 5, 2025, in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China.

Yellow River Men

Yellow River Men

YUNCHENG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 5, 2025 - Topless young men paraded through the temple fair carrying ice cubes to Showcasing the fierce and brave spirit of the Yellow River men on February 5, 2025, in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China.

Yellow River Men

Yellow River Men

YUNCHENG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 5, 2025 - Topless young men paraded through the temple fair carrying ice cubes to Showcasing the fierce and brave spirit of the Yellow River men on February 5, 2025, in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China.

Yellow River Men

Yellow River Men

YUNCHENG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 5, 2025 - Topless young men paraded through the temple fair carrying ice cubes to Showcasing the fierce and brave spirit of the Yellow River men on February 5, 2025, in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China.

Yellow River Men

Yellow River Men

YUNCHENG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 5, 2025 - Topless young men paraded through the temple fair carrying ice cubes to Showcasing the fierce and brave spirit of the Yellow River men on February 5, 2025, in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China.

Yellow River Men

Yellow River Men

YUNCHENG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 5, 2025 - Topless young men paraded through the temple fair carrying ice cubes to Showcasing the fierce and brave spirit of the Yellow River men on February 5, 2025, in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China.

Yellow River Men

Yellow River Men

YUNCHENG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 5, 2025 - Topless young men paraded through the temple fair carrying ice cubes to Showcasing the fierce and brave spirit of the Yellow River men on February 5, 2025, in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China.

Yellow River Men

Yellow River Men

YUNCHENG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 5, 2025 - Topless young men paraded through the temple fair carrying ice cubes to Showcasing the fierce and brave spirit of the Yellow River men on February 5, 2025, in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China.

Yellow River Men

Yellow River Men

YUNCHENG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 5, 2025 - Topless young men paraded through the temple fair carrying ice cubes to Showcasing the fierce and brave spirit of the Yellow River men on February 5, 2025, in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China.

Yellow River Men

Yellow River Men

YUNCHENG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 5, 2025 - Topless young men paraded through the temple fair carrying ice cubes to Showcasing the fierce and brave spirit of the Yellow River men on February 5, 2025, in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China.

Yellow River Men

Yellow River Men

YUNCHENG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 5, 2025 - Topless young men paraded through the temple fair carrying ice cubes to Showcasing the fierce and brave spirit of the Yellow River men on February 5, 2025, in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China.

Yellow River Men

Yellow River Men

YUNCHENG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 5, 2025 - Topless young men paraded through the temple fair carrying ice cubes to Showcasing the fierce and brave spirit of the Yellow River men on February 5, 2025, in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China.

Yellow River Men

Yellow River Men

YUNCHENG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 5, 2025 - Topless young men paraded through the temple fair carrying ice cubes to Showcasing the fierce and brave spirit of the Yellow River men on February 5, 2025, in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China.

Yellow River Men

Yellow River Men

YUNCHENG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 5, 2025 - Topless young men paraded through the temple fair carrying ice cubes to Showcasing the fierce and brave spirit of the Yellow River men on February 5, 2025, in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China.

Yellow River Men

Yellow River Men

YUNCHENG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 5, 2025 - Topless young men paraded through the temple fair carrying ice cubes to Showcasing the fierce and brave spirit of the Yellow River men on February 5, 2025, in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China.

Yellow River Men

Yellow River Men

YUNCHENG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 5, 2025 - Topless young men paraded through the temple fair carrying ice cubes to Showcasing the fierce and brave spirit of the Yellow River men on February 5, 2025, in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China.

Yellow River Men

Yellow River Men

YUNCHENG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 5, 2025 - Topless young men paraded through the temple fair carrying ice cubes to Showcasing the fierce and brave spirit of the Yellow River men on February 5, 2025, in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China.

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-NAGQU-BIRU-CATERPILLAR FUNGI-HARVEST (CN)

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-NAGQU-BIRU-CATERPILLAR FUNGI-HARVEST (CN)

(220531) -- NAGQU, May 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People depart for caterpillar fungus collection in Lainqu Township, Biru County of Nagqu, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 26, 2022. On the prairie of over 4,700 meters above sea level in Biru County, herdsmen are busy hunting down caterpillar fungus at the harvest time. Biru County is a key site of yielding caterpillar fungus, an expensive ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. Found only at high altitudes, the fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. The caterpillar fungus harvest time lasts 45 days. For local herdsmen, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and increases their income. Trekking on the alpine ground, searching for the tiny caterpillar fungus as small as an apple stalk, fungus diggers must brave harsh weather conditions from sunrise till sunset. Fungus diggers use an ice pick to prod the earth and dig a hole about 10 centimeters de

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-NAGQU-BIRU-CATERPILLAR FUNGI-HARVEST (CN)

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-NAGQU-BIRU-CATERPILLAR FUNGI-HARVEST (CN)

(220531) -- NAGQU, May 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Local herdsmen hunt down caterpillar fungus on highlands with an altitude of 4,700 meters in Biru County of Nagqu, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 26, 2022. On the prairie of over 4,700 meters above sea level in Biru County, herdsmen are busy hunting down caterpillar fungus at the harvest time. Biru County is a key site of yielding caterpillar fungus, an expensive ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. Found only at high altitudes, the fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. The caterpillar fungus harvest time lasts 45 days. For local herdsmen, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and increases their income. Trekking on the alpine ground, searching for the tiny caterpillar fungus as small as an apple stalk, fungus diggers must brave harsh weather conditions from sunrise till sunset. Fungus diggers use an ice pick to prod the earth and dig a hol

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-NAGQU-BIRU-CATERPILLAR FUNGI-HARVEST (CN)

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-NAGQU-BIRU-CATERPILLAR FUNGI-HARVEST (CN)

(220531) -- NAGQU, May 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A medical worker treats a herdswoman at a caterpillar fungus collecting site in Lainqu Township, Biru County of Nagqu, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 26, 2022. On the prairie of over 4,700 meters above sea level in Biru County, herdsmen are busy hunting down caterpillar fungus at the harvest time. Biru County is a key site of yielding caterpillar fungus, an expensive ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. Found only at high altitudes, the fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. The caterpillar fungus harvest time lasts 45 days. For local herdsmen, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and increases their income. Trekking on the alpine ground, searching for the tiny caterpillar fungus as small as an apple stalk, fungus diggers must brave harsh weather conditions from sunrise till sunset. Fungus diggers use an ice pick to prod the earth and dig a

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-NAGQU-BIRU-CATERPILLAR FUNGI-HARVEST (CN)

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-NAGQU-BIRU-CATERPILLAR FUNGI-HARVEST (CN)

(220531) -- NAGQU, May 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Herdswoman Qime Garde (1st L) poses for a photo with local kids while harvesting caterpillar fungus in Biru County of Nagqu, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 25, 2022. On the prairie of over 4,700 meters above sea level in Biru County, herdsmen are busy hunting down caterpillar fungus at the harvest time. Biru County is a key site of yielding caterpillar fungus, an expensive ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. Found only at high altitudes, the fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. The caterpillar fungus harvest time lasts 45 days. For local herdsmen, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and increases their income. Trekking on the alpine ground, searching for the tiny caterpillar fungus as small as an apple stalk, fungus diggers must brave harsh weather conditions from sunrise till sunset. Fungus diggers use an ice pick to prod the earth and

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-NAGQU-BIRU-CATERPILLAR FUNGI-HARVEST (CN)

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-NAGQU-BIRU-CATERPILLAR FUNGI-HARVEST (CN)

(220531) -- NAGQU, May 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The morning view is pictured at a caterpillar fungus collecting site in Lainqu Township, Biru County of Nagqu, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 26, 2022. On the prairie of over 4,700 meters above sea level in Biru County, herdsmen are busy hunting down caterpillar fungus at the harvest time. Biru County is a key site of yielding caterpillar fungus, an expensive ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. Found only at high altitudes, the fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. The caterpillar fungus harvest time lasts 45 days. For local herdsmen, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and increases their income. Trekking on the alpine ground, searching for the tiny caterpillar fungus as small as an apple stalk, fungus diggers must brave harsh weather conditions from sunrise till sunset. Fungus diggers use an ice pick to prod the earth and dig a hole ab

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-NAGQU-BIRU-CATERPILLAR FUNGI-HARVEST (CN)

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-NAGQU-BIRU-CATERPILLAR FUNGI-HARVEST (CN)

(220531) -- NAGQU, May 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People depart for caterpillar fungus collection in Lainqu Township, Biru County of Nagqu, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 26, 2022. On the prairie of over 4,700 meters above sea level in Biru County, herdsmen are busy hunting down caterpillar fungus at the harvest time. Biru County is a key site of yielding caterpillar fungus, an expensive ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. Found only at high altitudes, the fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. The caterpillar fungus harvest time lasts 45 days. For local herdsmen, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and increases their income. Trekking on the alpine ground, searching for the tiny caterpillar fungus as small as an apple stalk, fungus diggers must brave harsh weather conditions from sunrise till sunset. Fungus diggers use an ice pick to prod the earth and dig a hole about 10 centimeters de

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-NAGQU-BIRU-CATERPILLAR FUNGI-HARVEST (CN)

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-NAGQU-BIRU-CATERPILLAR FUNGI-HARVEST (CN)

(220531) -- NAGQU, May 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Herdswoman Qime Garde shows a newly-harvested caterpillar fungus in Biru County of Nagqu, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 25, 2022. On the prairie of over 4,700 meters above sea level in Biru County, herdsmen are busy hunting down caterpillar fungus at the harvest time. Biru County is a key site of yielding caterpillar fungus, an expensive ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. Found only at high altitudes, the fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. The caterpillar fungus harvest time lasts 45 days. For local herdsmen, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and increases their income. Trekking on the alpine ground, searching for the tiny caterpillar fungus as small as an apple stalk, fungus diggers must brave harsh weather conditions from sunrise till sunset. Fungus diggers use an ice pick to prod the earth and dig a hole about 10 centimeters de

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-NAGQU-BIRU-CATERPILLAR FUNGI-HARVEST (CN)

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-NAGQU-BIRU-CATERPILLAR FUNGI-HARVEST (CN)

(220531) -- NAGQU, May 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Herdsmen hunt down caterpillar fungus in Biru County of Nagqu, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 25, 2022. On the prairie of over 4,700 meters above sea level in Biru County, herdsmen are busy hunting down caterpillar fungus at the harvest time. Biru County is a key site of yielding caterpillar fungus, an expensive ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. Found only at high altitudes, the fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. The caterpillar fungus harvest time lasts 45 days. For local herdsmen, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and increases their income. Trekking on the alpine ground, searching for the tiny caterpillar fungus as small as an apple stalk, fungus diggers must brave harsh weather conditions from sunrise till sunset. Fungus diggers use an ice pick to prod the earth and dig a hole about 10 centimeters deep. After plucking the fung

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-NAGQU-BIRU-CATERPILLAR FUNGI-HARVEST (CN)

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-NAGQU-BIRU-CATERPILLAR FUNGI-HARVEST (CN)

(220531) -- NAGQU, May 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A herdsman hunts down caterpillar fungus on highlands with an altitude of 4,700 meters in Biru County of Nagqu, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 26, 2022. On the prairie of over 4,700 meters above sea level in Biru County, herdsmen are busy hunting down caterpillar fungus at the harvest time. Biru County is a key site of yielding caterpillar fungus, an expensive ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. Found only at high altitudes, the fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. The caterpillar fungus harvest time lasts 45 days. For local herdsmen, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and increases their income. Trekking on the alpine ground, searching for the tiny caterpillar fungus as small as an apple stalk, fungus diggers must brave harsh weather conditions from sunrise till sunset. Fungus diggers use an ice pick to prod the earth and dig a hole a

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-NAGQU-BIRU-CATERPILLAR FUNGI-HARVEST (CN)

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-NAGQU-BIRU-CATERPILLAR FUNGI-HARVEST (CN)

(220531) -- NAGQU, May 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A caterpillar fungus sprouts on the grassland in Biru County of Nagqu, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 25, 2022. On the prairie of over 4,700 meters above sea level in Biru County, herdsmen are busy hunting down caterpillar fungus at the harvest time. Biru County is a key site of yielding caterpillar fungus, an expensive ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. Found only at high altitudes, the fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. The caterpillar fungus harvest time lasts 45 days. For local herdsmen, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and increases their income. Trekking on the alpine ground, searching for the tiny caterpillar fungus as small as an apple stalk, fungus diggers must brave harsh weather conditions from sunrise till sunset. Fungus diggers use an ice pick to prod the earth and dig a hole about 10 centimeters deep. After plucking

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-NAGQU-BIRU-CATERPILLAR FUNGI-HARVEST (CN)

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-NAGQU-BIRU-CATERPILLAR FUNGI-HARVEST (CN)

(220531) -- NAGQU, May 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People rally before departing for caterpillar fungus collection in Lainqu Township, Biru County of Nagqu, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 26, 2022. On the prairie of over 4,700 meters above sea level in Biru County, herdsmen are busy hunting down caterpillar fungus at the harvest time. Biru County is a key site of yielding caterpillar fungus, an expensive ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. Found only at high altitudes, the fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. The caterpillar fungus harvest time lasts 45 days. For local herdsmen, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and increases their income. Trekking on the alpine ground, searching for the tiny caterpillar fungus as small as an apple stalk, fungus diggers must brave harsh weather conditions from sunrise till sunset. Fungus diggers use an ice pick to prod the earth and dig a hole about 1

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-NAGQU-BIRU-CATERPILLAR FUNGI-HARVEST (CN)

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-NAGQU-BIRU-CATERPILLAR FUNGI-HARVEST (CN)

(220531) -- NAGQU, May 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A herdsman cleans a newly-harvested caterpillar fungus at a caterpillar fungus collecting site in Lainqu Township, Biru County of Nagqu, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 25, 2022. On the prairie of over 4,700 meters above sea level in Biru County, herdsmen are busy hunting down caterpillar fungus at the harvest time. Biru County is a key site of yielding caterpillar fungus, an expensive ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. Found only at high altitudes, the fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. The caterpillar fungus harvest time lasts 45 days. For local herdsmen, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and increases their income. Trekking on the alpine ground, searching for the tiny caterpillar fungus as small as an apple stalk, fungus diggers must brave harsh weather conditions from sunrise till sunset. Fungus diggers use an ice pick to prod t

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-NAGQU-BIRU-CATERPILLAR FUNGI-HARVEST (CN)

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-NAGQU-BIRU-CATERPILLAR FUNGI-HARVEST (CN)

(220531) -- NAGQU, May 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Villagers arrange newly-harvested caterpillar fungi in Lainqu Township, Biru County of Nagqu, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 25, 2022. On the prairie of over 4,700 meters above sea level in Biru County, herdsmen are busy hunting down caterpillar fungus at the harvest time. Biru County is a key site of yielding caterpillar fungus, an expensive ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. Found only at high altitudes, the fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. The caterpillar fungus harvest time lasts 45 days. For local herdsmen, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and increases their income. Trekking on the alpine ground, searching for the tiny caterpillar fungus as small as an apple stalk, fungus diggers must brave harsh weather conditions from sunrise till sunset. Fungus diggers use an ice pick to prod the earth and dig a hole about 10 centimeter

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-NAGQU-BIRU-CATERPILLAR FUNGI-HARVEST (CN)

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-NAGQU-BIRU-CATERPILLAR FUNGI-HARVEST (CN)

(220531) -- NAGQU, May 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Illuminated tents are seen at a caterpillar fungus collecting site in Lainqu Township, Biru County of Nagqu, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 25, 2022. On the prairie of over 4,700 meters above sea level in Biru County, herdsmen are busy hunting down caterpillar fungus at the harvest time. Biru County is a key site of yielding caterpillar fungus, an expensive ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. Found only at high altitudes, the fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. The caterpillar fungus harvest time lasts 45 days. For local herdsmen, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and increases their income. Trekking on the alpine ground, searching for the tiny caterpillar fungus as small as an apple stalk, fungus diggers must brave harsh weather conditions from sunrise till sunset. Fungus diggers use an ice pick to prod the earth and dig a hole abou

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-NAGQU-BIRU-CATERPILLAR FUNGI-HARVEST (CN)

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-NAGQU-BIRU-CATERPILLAR FUNGI-HARVEST (CN)

(220531) -- NAGQU, May 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A caterpillar fungus sprout is seen on the grassland in Biru County of Nagqu, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 25, 2022. On the prairie of over 4,700 meters above sea level in Biru County, herdsmen are busy hunting down caterpillar fungus at the harvest time. Biru County is a key site of yielding caterpillar fungus, an expensive ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. Found only at high altitudes, the fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. The caterpillar fungus harvest time lasts 45 days. For local herdsmen, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and increases their income. Trekking on the alpine ground, searching for the tiny caterpillar fungus as small as an apple stalk, fungus diggers must brave harsh weather conditions from sunrise till sunset. Fungus diggers use an ice pick to prod the earth and dig a hole about 10 centimeters deep. After pl

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-SKELETON-FORERUNNER

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-SKELETON-FORERUNNER

(220212) -- BEIJING, Feb. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Jing prepares to slide at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 5, 2022. Zhang Jing, a graduate student of Tianjin University of Sport, plays the important role of skeleton forerunner at National Sliding Centre during Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games. Forerunners take part in test slidings to provide feedback information for track workers and operators.If problems are found at a certain position on the track, they can be repaired in time, thus creating the best competition conditions for athletes, ensuring that everything on the track and ice surface is ready. Forerunners also serve to test the timing system, lighting and broadcasting system. "Skeleton is a game of the brave, the sense of speed athletes experience is stronger than what bystanders see." Zhang Jing said, "This time I am happy and .....

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-SKELETON-FORERUNNER

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-SKELETON-FORERUNNER

(220212) -- BEIJING, Feb. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Jing slides on the track at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 2, 2022. Zhang Jing, a graduate student of Tianjin University of Sport, plays the important role of skeleton forerunner at National Sliding Centre during Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games. Forerunners take part in test slidings to provide feedback information for track workers and operators.If problems are found at a certain position on the track, they can be repaired in time, thus creating the best competition conditions for athletes, ensuring that everything on the track and ice surface is ready. Forerunners also serve to test the timing system, lighting and broadcasting system. "Skeleton is a game of the brave, the sense of speed athletes experience is stronger than what bystanders see." Zhang Jing said, "This time I am happy an.....

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-SKELETON-FORERUNNER

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-SKELETON-FORERUNNER

(220212) -- BEIJING, Feb. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Jing prepares to slide at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 8, 2022. Zhang Jing, a graduate student of Tianjin University of Sport, plays the important role of skeleton forerunner at National Sliding Centre during Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games. Forerunners take part in test slidings to provide feedback information for track workers and operators.If problems are found at a certain position on the track, they can be repaired in time, thus creating the best competition conditions for athletes, ensuring that everything on the track and ice surface is ready. Forerunners also serve to test the timing system, lighting and broadcasting system. "Skeleton is a game of the brave, the sense of speed athletes experience is stronger than what bystanders see." Zhang Jing said, "This time I am happy and .....

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-SKELETON-FORERUNNER

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-SKELETON-FORERUNNER

(220212) -- BEIJING, Feb. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Jing warms up before sliding at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 5, 2022. Zhang Jing, a graduate student of Tianjin University of Sport, plays the important role of skeleton forerunner at National Sliding Centre during Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games. Forerunners take part in test slidings to provide feedback information for track workers and operators.If problems are found at a certain position on the track, they can be repaired in time, thus creating the best competition conditions for athletes, ensuring that everything on the track and ice surface is ready. Forerunners also serve to test the timing system, lighting and broadcasting system. "Skeleton is a game of the brave, the sense of speed athletes experience is stronger than what bystanders see." Zhang Jing said, "This time I am happ.....

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-SKELETON-FORERUNNER

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-SKELETON-FORERUNNER

(220212) -- BEIJING, Feb. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Jing slides on the track at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 8, 2022. Zhang Jing, a graduate student of Tianjin University of Sport, plays the important role of skeleton forerunner at National Sliding Centre during Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games. Forerunners take part in test slidings to provide feedback information for track workers and operators.If problems are found at a certain position on the track, they can be repaired in time, thus creating the best competition conditions for athletes, ensuring that everything on the track and ice surface is ready. Forerunners also serve to test the timing system, lighting and broadcasting system. "Skeleton is a game of the brave, the sense of speed athletes experience is stronger than what bystanders see." Zhang Jing said, "This time I am happy an.....

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-SKELETON-FORERUNNER

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-SKELETON-FORERUNNER

(220212) -- BEIJING, Feb. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Jing slides on the track at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 5, 2022. Zhang Jing, a graduate student of Tianjin University of Sport, plays the important role of skeleton forerunner at National Sliding Centre during Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games. Forerunners take part in test slidings to provide feedback information for track workers and operators.If problems are found at a certain position on the track, they can be repaired in time, thus creating the best competition conditions for athletes, ensuring that everything on the track and ice surface is ready. Forerunners also serve to test the timing system, lighting and broadcasting system. "Skeleton is a game of the brave, the sense of speed athletes experience is stronger than what bystanders see." Zhang Jing said, "This time I am happy an.....

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-SKELETON-FORERUNNER

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-SKELETON-FORERUNNER

(220212) -- BEIJING, Feb. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Jing slides on the track at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 7, 2022. Zhang Jing, a graduate student of Tianjin University of Sport, plays the important role of skeleton forerunner at National Sliding Centre during Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games. Forerunners take part in test slidings to provide feedback information for track workers and operators.If problems are found at a certain position on the track, they can be repaired in time, thus creating the best competition conditions for athletes, ensuring that everything on the track and ice surface is ready. Forerunners also serve to test the timing system, lighting and broadcasting system. "Skeleton is a game of the brave, the sense of speed athletes experience is stronger than what bystanders see." Zhang Jing said, "This time I am happy an.....

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-SKELETON-FORERUNNER

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-SKELETON-FORERUNNER

(220212) -- BEIJING, Feb. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Jing slides on the track at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 7, 2022. Zhang Jing, a graduate student of Tianjin University of Sport, plays the important role of skeleton forerunner at National Sliding Centre during Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games. Forerunners take part in test slidings to provide feedback information for track workers and operators.If problems are found at a certain position on the track, they can be repaired in time, thus creating the best competition conditions for athletes, ensuring that everything on the track and ice surface is ready. Forerunners also serve to test the timing system, lighting and broadcasting system. "Skeleton is a game of the brave, the sense of speed athletes experience is stronger than what bystanders see." Zhang Jing said, "This time I am happy an.....

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-SKELETON-FORERUNNER

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-SKELETON-FORERUNNER

(220212) -- BEIJING, Feb. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Jing poses for a photo at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 6, 2022. Zhang Jing, a graduate student of Tianjin University of Sport, plays the important role of skeleton forerunner at National Sliding Centre during Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games. Forerunners take part in test slidings to provide feedback information for track workers and operators.If problems are found at a certain position on the track, they can be repaired in time, thus creating the best competition conditions for athletes, ensuring that everything on the track and ice surface is ready. Forerunners also serve to test the timing system, lighting and broadcasting system. "Skeleton is a game of the brave, the sense of speed athletes experience is stronger than what bystanders see." Zhang Jing said, "This time I am happy and .....