PIKA Autumn Nest (057)

About the Pika

• It is an endemic subspecies found only in Hokkaido, inhabiting rocky areas in alpine zones above 800m, such as the Daisetsuzan Mountains and Hidaka Mountains.
• It does not hibernate, and from summer to autumn, it collects plant leaves and stems in rock crevices, preparing them as winter food reserves.
• It prefers cool climates and is an animal of cold regions, with an optimal temperature of around 12°C.
• As its name "Naki Usagi" (crying rabbit) suggests, it communicates with its peers using high-pitched calls like "Kii" and "Pyu".
• It is a valuable wild animal designated as Near Threatened on the Ministry of the Environment's Red List.

About the Photographer

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

Recommended for

• Souvenirs when returning to Hokkaido
• Gifts for wildlife lovers
• Premium souvenirs for nature enthusiasts
• Gifts for coffee lovers
• Share-a-memory gifts for special occasions

Pack Contents

• Home-roasted coffee beans (10g) - for one cup
• Low-acidity, 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 the Premium Souvenir

TAISETSU COFFEE is a coffee packaged with photographs of Hokkaido's wild animals. Precious moments of the Ezo pika, a species endemic to Hokkaido, captured by photographer Natsumi Handa, are vividly printed on the package. Featuring luxurious packaging and carefully selected coffee beans, it is an ideal high-quality gift that evokes the nature of Hokkaido.