Ezo Owls (002)

About the Ural Owl

• Scientific name: Strix uralensis japonica - A subspecies of owl endemic to Hokkaido, widely distributed across the Eurasian continent. It measures approximately 50 cm in length with a wingspan of about 110 cm, characterized by whiter plumage than the subspecies found on Honshu.
• Habitat - Resides as a resident bird throughout Hokkaido, from plains to mountainous areas, in mixed coniferous and deciduous broadleaf forests, utilizing tree hollows as nesting sites.
• Astonishing Hearing - Nocturnal with excellent hearing, capable of detecting mice under the snow. Its facial disc (circular feathers that gather sound) and asymmetrical ears accurately pinpoint sound direction.
• Silent Flight - Achieves silent flight thanks to special flight feathers. This quiet technology has also been applied to noise reduction measures for the Shinkansen.
• Connection to Ainu Culture - Referred to as "Kunneruk Kamuy" (god who cries at night) or "Iso-sanke Kamuy" (god who bestows prey), it has been revered as a messenger of the forest.

About the Photographer

Hiroki Inoue - Born in Sapporo in 1979, lives in Higashikawa Town. A wildlife photographer. In 2016, his work "Fox Chase" won first place in the Nature category of National Geographic's "TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR," making him the first Japanese to achieve this honor. He appeared on "Jōnetsu Tairiku" in 2017. His books include "Romantic Forest: Animals of the Fairy Tale Forest" and "Letter from the North Country."

Recommended Occasions

• Hokkaido homecoming gift
• Gift for wildlife enthusiasts
• Luxury souvenir for nature lovers
• Special gift for coffee lovers
• Gift to share Hokkaido memories

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 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 wild animals. It is characterized by its luxurious packaging and carefully selected drip-pack coffee beans.