Hokkaido Collection

Red-crowned Crane - pair displaying, necks intertwined. In snow Hokkaido, Japan
WAT-8308 Red-crowned Crane - pair displaying, necks intertwined. In snow Hokkaido, Japan Grus japonensis M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Whooper Swan - two Lake Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan
WAT-8484 Whooper Swan - two Lake Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan Cygnus cygnus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Stained glass window in church near Akan Hokkaido depicting Japanese Cranes

Japanese Macaque Monkey - two huddled together. Hokkaido, Japan
WAT-8648 Japanese Macaque Monkey - two huddled together. Hokkaido, Japan Macaca fuscata M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cable car at Niseko ski resort, Hokkaido, Japan, Asia

Red-crowned Crane - Courtship display - Kushiro Shitsugen National Park - Hokkaido - Japan - eastern Eurasia JPF40133
JPF-13530 Red-crowned Crane - Courtship display Kushiro Shitsugen National Park - Hokkaido - Japan - eastern Eurasia Grus japonensis Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display

Siberian flying squirrel (Pteromys volans orii) flying directly over photographer. Hokkaido, Japan. February

Stellers sea-eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus) in flight, Hokkaido, Japan, February

Japanese crane (Grus japonensis) displaying, wings in heart shape, Hokkiado, Japan, February

Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) three coming into land, Hokkaido, Japan, February

Japanese cranes (Grus japonensis) displaying in snow, Hokkiado, Japan, February

Stellers sea-eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus) landing on pack ice, Hokkaido, Japan, February

Japanese (Red crowned) Cranes Grus japonensis pair calling Akan Hokkaido Japan winter

Mimika bobtail squid (Euprymna morsei), Hokkaido, Japan, Pacific Ocean

Red Fox Vulpes vulpes Hokkaido Japan

Ezo's Sika Deer - two standing in snow Hokkaido. Japan
WAT-8343 Ezo's Sika DEER - two standing in snow Hokkaido. Japan Cervus nippon M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red-crowned Crane - displaying, jumping with wings outstretched Hokkaido, Japan
WAT-8315 Red-crowned Crane - displaying, jumping with wings outstretched Hokkaido, Japan Grus japonensis M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Three Red-crowned cranes (Grus japonensis) in flight. Hokkaido, Japan. March

Birch tree forest in the Daisetsuzan National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hokkaido, Japan, Asia

Paper lanterns hanging in the blooming cherry trees, Fort Goryokaku, Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan, Asia

Blooming cherry tree, Motomachi district, Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan, Asia

Steller's Sea Eagle - In flight, Shiretoko Peninsula, Hokkaido, Japan, also in east China and Russia JPF39984
JPF-13498 Stellers Sea Eagle - In flight, Shiretoko Peninsula, Hokkaido, Japan, also in east China and Russia Haliaeetus pelagicus Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display

Mount Asahidake, 2290m, Daisetsuzan National Park, island of Hokkaido, Japan, Asia

Raven (Corvus corax) in flight over snow, Hokkaido, Japan

Japanese dwarf flying squirrel (Pteromys volans orii) gliding through forest canopy during light snowfall. Hokkaido, Japan. February

Siberian flying squirrel (Pteromys volans orii) feeding on Sakhalin fir tree. Hokkaido, Japan. March

Stellers Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus) with prey in beak in mid-air, Hokkaido, Japan, February

Ezo Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes schrencki), Hokkaido, Japan

Red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis) in flight, Hokkaido, Japan, Hokkaido, Japan

Two Japanese red crested cranes dancing in the sunrise light, Tsurui crane center, hokkaido

Spread your wings
Go Nagai

FIA World Rally Championship
Marcus Gronholm (FIN) Ford Focus WRC on the shakedown stage. FIA World Rally Championship, Shakedown, Rd14, Rally Japan, Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan. 25 October 2007

FIA World Rally Championship
Manfred Stohl (AUT) Citroen Xsara WRC on the shakedown stage. FIA World Rally Championship, Shakedown, Rd14, Rally Japan, Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan. 25 October 2007

square
Hiro Fukuda

Aim
Go Nagai

relax
Go Nagai

A bear down at the river
Go Nagai

Staring into the distance
Go Nagai

look up at the sky
Go Nagai

roar
Go Nagai

Starly night of BIEI
YusukeMatsumoto

A Wandering Crane
Chao Feng 天馬

At the moment of flight
Go Nagai

Hokkaido Winter
Aharon Golani

Eagle Fight
Hai Lin 雪原

Ice Flight
Chao Feng 天馬

Female Siberian flying squirrel (Pteromys volans orii) sitting at entrance to nest. Hokkaido, Japan. February

Pair of Japanese dwarf flying squirrels (Pteromys volans orii) during the reproductive season, on branch nlooking down, Hokkaido, Japan. The female is on the left, male right

Yokohama and Tokyo
Old illustration map of Yokohama and Tokyo

Stellers sea eagle, (Haliaeetus pelagicus), on sea pack ice, Okhotsk Sea, Rausu, Hokkaido, Japan

Sculpin (Bero elegans) eggs. Hokkaido, Japan. May

Manchurian crane (Grus japonensis) pair in courtship dance during snowstorm. Hokkaido, Japan. March

Ezo red fox (Vulpes vulpes schrencki) sitting on snow, licking lips after eating Vole. Hokkaido, Japan. April

Eurasian red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris orientis) sitting on branch with nut in mouth. Hokkaido, Japan

Whooper Swans in Lake Kussharo, Hokkaido, Japan

Red-crowned crane flying

Japanese / Red-crowned crane (Grus japonicus) three coming into land, Hokkaido Japan February

Japanese / Red-crowned crane (Grus japonicus) one coming into land, Hokkaido Japan February

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) standing in snowfall, Hokkaido, Japan, February

Japan
Color satellite image of Japan and neighbouring countries

Japan with mask
Color satellite image of Japan, with mask

Japan with borders and mask
Color satellite image of Japan, with borders and mask

Japan with borders
Color satellite image of Japan and neighbouring countries, with borders

Frozen waterfall, Shiretoko National Park, Hokkaido, Japan

Two black-eared kites (Milvus migrans lineatus) in flight, Hokkaido, Japan

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus), Lake Kussharo, Hokkaido, Japan

Raven (Corvus corax), pair standing on sea ice feeding on discarded fish, Hokkaido, Japan

Ezo Sika Deer (Cervus nippon yesoensis), single adult feeding at sunset, Hokkaido, Japan

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus), taking on from frozen Lake Kussharo, Hokkaido, Japan

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) close-up showing two roosting juveniles, Hokkaido, Japan

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus), pair in geothermally heated pool, Lake Kussharo, Hokkaido, Japan

Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus), group in geothermally heated opening in Lake Kussharo, Hokkaido, Japan

Red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis), Hokkaido, Japan

Red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis) adult pair walking in snow, Hokkaido, Japan

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus), adult pair vocalising, Hokkaido, Japan

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) in flight, Hokkaido, Japan

Red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis) courtship display with dancing and jumping, Hokkaido, Japan

Ezo Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes schrencki) in snow, Hokkaido, Japan

Ezo Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes schrencki) walking in snow, Hokkaido, Japan

White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) in flight, Hokkaido, Japan

Juvenile Stellers sea eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus), Nemuro Strait, Hokkaido, Japan

White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) in flight over sea ice, Nemuro Strait, Hokkaido, Japan

Adult White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) in flight in silhouette, Hokkaido, Japan

Stellers sea eagles (Haliaeetus pelagicus) and White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) roosting on sea ice in the Nemuro Strait with Kunashir Island (Kuril Islands) beyond, Hokkaido, Japan

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"Hokkaido: A Winter Wonderland of Majestic Wildlife and Breathtaking Landscapes" Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island. In this snowy paradise, witness nature's most captivating displays unfold before your eyes. Behold the mesmerizing sight of a pair of Red-crowned Cranes, their elegant necks intertwined as they perform an intricate courtship dance. This iconic symbol can also be found immortalized in a stunning stained glass window at a nearby church near Akan. Venture to Kushiro Shitsugen National Park and marvel at the graceful Courtship display of these magnificent cranes. Against the backdrop of Hokkaido's pristine landscapes, they create an awe-inspiring spectacle that will leave you spellbound. As you explore further, encounter adorable Japanese Macaque Monkeys huddled together for warmth amidst the wintry landscape. Their playful antics are sure to bring a smile to your face and warm your heart. For those seeking adventure on snow-covered slopes, hop aboard a cable car at Niseko ski resort. Feel the rush as you glide through powdery snow while taking in panoramic views that stretch across Hokkaido and beyond. Delight in the ethereal presence of Whooper Swans gracefully gliding across Lake Kushiro. These majestic creatures add an air of tranquility to this winter wonderland, creating picture-perfect moments that will stay with you forever. Watch in awe as three Red-crowned Cranes take flight against a pale blue sky. Their wings outstretched, they soar through the crisp air with unparalleled grace and elegance - truly embodying freedom itself. In February, witness Japanese cranes displaying their love by forming heart-shaped wings - a breathtaking testament to their bond. As snowflakes gently fall around them, it is impossible not to be moved by such profound beauty.