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About the Hokkaido Fox

• Its scientific name is Vulpes vulpes schrencki, an endemic subspecies widely distributed throughout Hokkaido, Sakhalin, and the Kuril Islands. It is a medium-sized carnivore weighing around 4-6 kg, characterized by black fur on its ears and limbs.
• Although relatively inactive during the day, it is known to nap in safe places, especially resting in its den during the day after nocturnal activities. Opportunities to photograph such vulnerable moments are extremely rare.
• It primarily feeds on voles, rabbits, wild birds, and insects, but also exhibits omnivorous behavior in autumn, eating fruits and nuts. It mainly forages at night, spending the daytime digging burrows or resting.
• It gives birth from spring to early summer, and the kits become independent from their parents in autumn. During the rearing period, parent foxes show increased activity and more active foraging behavior.
• It is a cultural symbol with multiple names from the indigenous Ainu people of Hokkaido, such as "cironnup" and "sumari." Its wisdom and cunning have long been subjects of stories and held an important place in hunting culture.

About the Photographer

Natsumi Handa - Born in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido in 1986. Started photography in 2013, and currently works as a ward nurse while photographing Hokkaido's wildlife on her days off and after night shifts. She has received numerous awards, including 2nd place in the Sony World Photography Award National Award (Japan) in 2017, shortlisted in the Wildlife category (Best 9), Finalist in the Big Picture Nature World Photography 2017, and among the Tokyo Camera Club 2016 Top Ten. She aims to create works that convey the essence of life through the beautiful fur, eyes, adorable gestures, and expressions of animals.

An afternoon nap of a red fox. This is a precious moment capturing a Hokkaido fox sleeping defenselessly in the quiet time of Hokkaido. This work, which simultaneously expresses the vulnerability and serenity of wildlife, highlights the importance of living in harmony with nature.

Recommended for

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

Package Contents

Home-roasted coffee beans (10g) - for one cup

• Dark roast, low acidity and easy to drink
• Blend of carefully selected beans from Brazil, Ethiopia, etc.
• Best before: 12 months from roasting date
• Package size: 120mm × 100mm × 5mm

About our Premium Souvenir

TAISETSU COFFEE is a coffee packaged with photographs of Hokkaido's wildlife. The precious moment of a nap captured by Natsumi Handa is vividly printed. Featuring luxurious packaging and carefully selected coffee beans, it is an ideal high-quality gift that evokes the nature of Hokkaido.