Bees bless our planet in so many extraordinary ways.
Luckily, there are some compassionate people who are trying to keep our buzzing buddies hydrated.
The little patches of bee sanctuaries are customized to accommodate the insects tiny but no less significant needs.
The tiny watering points give insects of all kinds enough landing spots to drink without the risk of drowning.
Such care for all creatures is what Shinto tradition and values are about.
Respect fornatureand accommodating and revering all living creatures is embedded in the Shinto way of life.
This careful insect innovation includes a special water fountain built just for the bees.
We are now guiding the bees to their own exclusive water drinking spot.
They have a very gentle disposition so they rarely sting.
kindly look over them warmly without provoking them.
When the images of the bee sanctuary were shared on the shrinesTwitter, the story went viral.
In the height of a hot summer inJapan, these might be the coolest bees around.
Scroll down for more images of the bee oasis.
Find the exact location of the site near Tokyo onthis map.
The structures are designed so insects can carefully drink water without drowning in it.
Watch the bees using the shrine’s hydrating station:
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