White Ezo Squirrel (018)

About the White Ezo Squirrel

• Scientific name: Sciurus vulgaris orientis - A Hokkaido subspecies of the Eurasian red squirrel. Body length approximately 20cm, extending to about 30cm including the tail.
• Extremely rare color variation (Leucism) - While typical individuals have a brown back, this white individual is an extremely rare variation due to a lack of melanin pigment. The birth rate of white individuals in the wild is estimated to be less than 1%.
• Phantom beauty known as the "Forest Fairy" - Encountering one in nature is almost impossible. Its ethereal white fur is a miracle created by Hokkaido's nature.
• Survival strategy in winter forests - In autumn, they hide large quantities of walnuts and pine cones in tree hollows for food, preparing to endure the harsh winter.
• Symbol of nature conservation - The existence of white individuals strongly symbolizes the value of biodiversity conservation.

About the Photographer

Hiroki Inoue - Born in Sapporo in 1979, a wildlife photographer residing in Higashikawa Town. In 2016, he won 1st place in the Nature category of National Geographic's "TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR" for "Fox Chase," becoming the first Japanese person to do so. In 2017, he was featured on "Jounetsu Tairiku." His books include "Romantic Forest: Animals of a Fairy Tale Forest" and "Letters from the North."

The strikingly beautiful pure white Ezo squirrel. In the winter forest, it is difficult to spot, blending into the snow. This valuable shot was captured by Hiroki Inoue, who frequently visits the forest.

Recommended for

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

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.
• Shelf life: 12 months from roast date
• Package size: 120mm × 100mm × 5mm

About Premium Souvenirs

TAISETSU COFFEE is coffee packaged with photographs of Hokkaido's wildlife. It features luxurious packaging and carefully selected drip-pack coffee beans.