World Japan Saved Red-Crowned Cranes. Can They Survive Without Humans? March 21, 2022Motoko Rich, Hikari Hida and James Whitlow DelanoComments Off on Japan Saved Red-Crowned Cranes. Can They Survive Without Humans? Conservators vastly increased the numbers of red-crowned cranes, a symbol of loyalty and longevity in Japanese culture. That’s just a start.