Chipmunk Autumn Orange (059)

About the Ezo Squirrel

• A cute, small, indigenous Hokkaido animal, characterized by stripes on its back.
• In autumn, it stores large amounts of acorns in its cheek pouches for winter food.
• Diurnal, it lives in nests built among tree roots or in hollows.
• It has a small body, about 12-15cm long and weighing 80-120g.
• It is a popular wild animal symbolizing Hokkaido's nature.

About the Photographer

Natsumi Handa - Born in Asahikawa, Hokkaido in 1986. While working as a nurse on hospital wards, she photographs Hokkaido's wildlife after night shifts and on holidays. She started photography in 2013 and, in just a few years, has won numerous awards in national and international photography contests, including 2nd place in the Country Award (Japan) of the Sony World Photography Awards 2017. She has published photo books "Pirka" and "Kamuy," capturing works that convey the beautiful fur, adorable expressions, and cycles of life of animals.

Recommended for

• Gifts for homecoming to Hokkaido
• Presents for wildlife lovers
• Premium souvenirs for nature enthusiasts
• Gifts for coffee lovers
• Memory-sharing gifts for special occasions

Package Contents

• Roasted coffee beans (10g) - for one cup
• Dark roast, low acidity, easy to drink
• Blend of carefully selected beans from Brazil, Ethiopia, etc.
• Best before: 12 months from roast date
• Package size: 120mm × 100mm × 5mm

About Premium Souvenirs

TAISETSU COFFEE offers coffee with packaging featuring photographs of Hokkaido's wildlife. It is characterized by luxurious packaging and carefully selected coffee beans, making it an ideal high-quality gift that evokes memories of Hokkaido's nature.