Takeshi Kaneshiro Tree

Takeshi Kaneshiro Tree is a bishop wood located on Mr. Brown Avenue, Chihshang Township, Taitung County, Taiwan.

[1] Since then, this tree has become a famous landmark attracting countless tourists to visit this place like a pilgrimage.

However, after the increase of tourists, a small number of people littering and destroying of crops by trampling has caused concern by local citizens to the extent that local farmers wanted to cut down the tree.

[2][3] Takeshi Kaneshiro tree fell during Typhoon Matmo on July 23, 2014.

[4] After treatment by Japanese and Taiwanese arborists, the tree has been raised back and gradually restored.

After being blown down by Typhoon Medham , the replanted Takeshi Kaneshiro tree. (Photographed on October 11, 2014)