It is said that 90 years have passed since giant African snails were first imported to Okinawa Prefecture.
The snails, one of the world’s largest of the kind, are native to East Africa, and their shells can grow to as high as 20 centimeters, with a very different appearance from snails found in mainland Japan.
They can be observed at various places in Okinawa Prefecture, including parks in residential areas.
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