Ezo deer (016)

About the Ezo Deer

• Scientific name: Cervus nippon yesoensis - A subspecies of Sika deer endemic to Hokkaido. They are large for deer, with mature males sometimes reaching over 180-200 kg in autumn and winter.
• Foraging in snow - Even when covered in snow in the cold regions of Hokkaido, they remain active searching for food such as bamboo grass, surviving the harsh winter.
• Seasonal migration of living areas - In winter, they move to coniferous forests with less snow at medium altitudes (200-400m), and in summer, they expand their range to high-altitude alpine areas.
• Diverse diet - From spring to autumn, they eat herbs and tree leaves; in autumn, nuts (such as acorns); and in winter, tree bark and bamboo grass, adapting their diet to available food each season.
• Iconic wildlife of Hokkaido - An important component of Hokkaido's ecosystem, their struggle for survival in a harsh natural environment symbolizes the brilliance of life.

About the Photographer

Hiroki Inoue - Born in Sapporo in 1979, currently resides 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". In 2017, he appeared on TBS's "Jounetsu Tairiku". His books include "Romantic Forest: Animals of the Fairytale Forest", "Look at me!", and "Follow me: Winter Fox". He is affiliated with AIRDO and SONY.

The photo of an Ezo deer eating bamboo grass covered in snow expresses the brilliance of life in a harsh environment.

Recommended for

• Hokkaido homecoming gifts
• Gifts for wildlife lovers
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Pack 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 before: 12 months from roasting date
• Package size: 120mm × 100mm × 5mm

About Premium Souvenirs

TAISETSU COFFEE offers coffee in packaging featuring photos of Hokkaido's wildlife. Characterized by luxurious packaging and carefully selected coffee beans, it is ideal as a high-quality gift that evokes the nature of Hokkaido.