Diamond Dust (048)

About Diamond Dust

"Diamond dust" - A mysterious natural phenomenon seen in Hokkaido during the severe winter months.

• Conditions for occurrence: Occurs on clear, windless mornings when temperatures are below -15 degrees Celsius. Water vapor in the air forms tiny ice crystals.
• Origin of the name: Named for how it sparkles like scattered diamond powder when illuminated by sunlight.
• Observation sites: Often observed in inland areas of Hokkaido, especially in Higashikawa Town and Biei Town, it is also known as "angel's whispers."
• Difficulty of photography: Capturing this moment in a photograph requires the perseverance of waiting from before dawn in extreme cold.

About the Photographer

Hiroki Inoue - National Geographic Award-winning wildlife photographer

Born in Sapporo, Hokkaido in 1979, currently residing in Higashikawa Town. In 2016, he became the first Japanese person to win 1st place in the Nature category of National Geographic's "TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2016".

Books: "Romantic Forest: Animals of the Fairy Tale Forest", "Letters from the North Country: What the Ezo Red Fox Taught Me", "Follow Me: Winter Fox"

Media appearances: Featured on TBS's "Jounetsu Tairiku" in 2017. Continues to photograph Hokkaido's wildlife and landscapes.

Recommended Occasions

• On a cold winter morning with a warm cup of coffee
• When you want to remember Hokkaido's severe winter
• A gift for winter lovers
• For those interested in natural phenomena

Package Contents

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

About Premium Souvenirs

TAISETSU COFFEE is drip coffee with packaging featuring Hokkaido's wildlife photography. The mysterious moment of diamond dust captured by Hiroki Inoue is vividly printed. It is an ideal high-quality gift that evokes the nature of Hokkaido.