Ezo Stoat (069)

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About the Ezo Stoat

The "Ezo Stoat" is a small hunter that inhabits Hokkaido. A member of the weasel family, it is a beautiful animal whose fur changes from brown in summer to pure white in winter.

• Scientific name: Mustela erminea orientalis. It measures 15-20cm in body length, and the tip of its tail remains black year-round.
• White winter appearance: Its entire body turns pure white in winter as camouflage to blend into the snow. This white fur is called "ermine" and was once used for royal garments.
• Agile hunter: Though small, it is fierce and preys on rabbits and mice larger than itself. It has a high metabolic rate and is constantly active.
• Curious: It sometimes observes humans without fleeing, and its adorable appearance is popular.
• Rarity: Classified as near-threatened, it is extremely difficult to photograph in the wild.

About the Photographer

Kei Sato – A wildlife photographer who continues to pursue Hokkaido's wild nature

Born in Rumoi City, Hokkaido in 1979. Representative of SLASH Photo Office, OM SYSTEM PRO SERVICE member, and MILLET Ambassador. He has climbed Daisetsuzan for over 10 years, documenting the ecology of the Ezo squirrel and Ezo pika.

Books: "Yama no Engei-ya-san Ezo Shimarisu" (The Mountain Gardener: Ezo Squirrel), "Kei Sato Photo Collection: Secret Scenic Spots in Hokkaido," "Nakigoe de Kizuna wo Musubu Ezo Nakiusagi" (Ezo Pika: Forming Bonds with Calls)

Awards: Grand Prize at the 35th Japan Nature Photo Contest, Nagaoka Award & Nikkor Grand Prize (Part 3) at the 70th Nikkor Photo Contest

Photo Exhibitions: OM SYSTEM GALLERY "Chōei ~ Hokkaido, Yachō-tachi no Rakuen" (Bird Shadows ~ Hokkaido, Paradise of Wild Birds) in 2024, etc. Also appeared on Nippon Television's "Sekai no Hate Made Itte Q!" and "Ā!! Minna no Dōbutsuen."

Recommended for

• A gift for rare animal lovers
• Souvenir from a trip to Hokkaido
• Gift for wildlife fans
• A special gift for coffee lovers
• To spark conversation with rare animal photos

Pack Contents

Home-roasted coffee beans (10g) - for 1 cup

• Low acidity, easy-to-drink dark roast
• Blend of carefully selected beans from Brazil, Ethiopia, etc.
• Best by: 12 months from roasting date
• Package size: 120mm × 100mm × 5mm

About this Premium Souvenir

TAISETSU COFFEE is drip coffee with packaging featuring photos of Hokkaido's wildlife. Rare images of the Ezo stoat captured by Kei Sato are vividly printed. It is an ideal high-quality gift to evoke memories of Hokkaido's nature.