Ezo Squirrel (049)

About the Ezo Squirrel

• Scientific name: Sciurus vulgaris orientis - A subspecies of the Eurasian red squirrel endemic to Hokkaido, this is an adorable wild animal found only on Hokkaido.
• Habitat - Widely distributed in coniferous and mixed forests, from lowlands to mountains in Hokkaido.
• Arboreal lifestyle - Highly arboreal, territorial, and active year-round.
• Diet - Eats nuts, seeds, tree buds, berries, mushrooms, etc., and stores food for winter.
• Conservation status - Not currently an endangered species, but habitat conservation is important.

About the Photographer

Hiroki Inoue - Wildlife photographer born in Sapporo in 1979, currently residing in Higashikawa Town. In 2016, he won 1st place in the Nature category of National Geographic's "TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR" for "Fox Chase," becoming the first Japanese person to do so. In 2017, he appeared on "Jounetsu Tairiku." His published works include "Romantic Forest: Animals of the Fairy Tale Forest" and "Letter from the North."

Recommended Occasions

• Souvenir for returning to Hokkaido
• Gift for wildlife lovers
• Premium souvenir for nature enthusiasts
• Special gift for coffee lovers
• Gift to share memories of Hokkaido

Package Contents

• Home-roasted coffee beans (10g) - for one cup
• Low-acid, easy-to-drink dark roast
• Blend of carefully selected beans from Brazil, Ethiopia, etc.
• Best by: 12 months from roast date
• Package size: 120mm × 100mm × 5mm

About Premium Souvenirs

TAISETSU COFFEE is a coffee packaged with photographs of Hokkaido's wild animals. It features luxurious packaging and carefully selected drip-pack coffee beans.