Our new program "Wild Hokkaido!" offers tourist information highlighting the wonderful nature of Hokkaido. In this episode, actress Charlotte Kate Fox visits the Kushiro area of eastern Hokkaido. After taking in the magnificent landscape of Kushiro Marsh, which is Japan's largest wetland, Fox encounters the Red-crowned crane, a bird that is symbolic of the area. These cranes stay with their partner for the entirety of their lives. Fox was moved by how the cranes synchronize their cries and take off together. She even had the opportunity to witness their mating ritual. The program also includes rare footage of the Red-crowned cranes, documenting their ecology in detail.

In this episode, we are visiting Hakodate in southern Hokkaido, which is gathering increased attention since the bullet train started its operation. Right next to the city stands the home to a breathtaking rich nature, Mt. Hakodate. Actress Charlotte Kate Fox is going up to the peak of Mt. Hakodate via ropeway. From where you can see Mt. Hakodate from a distance, you can enjoy the beautiful spring scenery of southern Hokkaido by riding a Dosanko, the native horse of Hokkaido. We'll also reveal the rare footage of Mt. Hakodate going through changes.

In this episode, we are visiting Furano in central Hokkaido. The cultivated flat lands have been used to create lavish lavender fields, a popular attraction among foreign tourists. Torinuma is one of the few remaining areas in Furano where the original landscape remains intact. Many wild birds gather at the lake because of the abundance of fresh spring water. Charlotte Kate Fox has begun bird-watching! She has spotted a duck floating upside down reaching for algae as well as a woodpecker searching for insects in trees.

In this episode, Charlotte Kate Fox visits Otaru, which is a 45-minute drive from Sapporo. The retro canal is a very popular tourist attraction. Otaru was a prospering town in the past and fished over a million tons of herring annually. For a period, the herring population had declined, but successful spawning has been observed in recent years. We will show you the impressive footage of the herring spawning later in the show. Charlotte will also try skishoe trekking for the first time on a mountain with an amazing ocean view! Join her, as she gets close to nature while enjoying the scenery of a snowy forest.

In this episode, our stage is the city that is home to the New Chitose airport and is known as the Sky's gateway to Hokkaido, Chitose. The Chitose River, which flows through the city, is well known for its clear streams as well as the salmon that swim upstream. Thanks to the abundance of nature along the stream, the river is also home to a wide variety of birds. In this program, we will witness rare footage of these birds that capture their ecology, and our host Charlotte Kate Fox will also visit a bird-watching café on the outskirts of the city to capture the wild birds on camera.

In this episode, our stage is a popular tourist destination that is also registered as a "UNESCO Global Geopark", Lake Toya. The caldera lake that was created 110,000 years ago creates a myriad of breathtaking views. In the lake and surrounding rivers, the spawning of Masu salmon can also be seen, and they, along with many other fish, develop healthily thanks to the nutrients provided by the volcanic ash. In this program, we will witness the rare footage of wild animals that capture their ecology, and our host Charlotte Kate Fox will also go on a hike around the surrounding area.

This episode’s stage is the Taisetsu mountain range in central Hokkaido, with peaks that reach heights of 2000 meters. The Taisetsu mountain range has been appointed the largest national park in Japan, with an area of approximately 226,000 hectares. The two ropeways on the mountain range make the climb effortless. Our show’s navigator, Charlotte Kate Fox, will explore the flower fields located halfway up Mt.Asahidake, the tallest mountain in the Taisetsu mountain range. We have also prepared rare footage that sheds light on the ecology of the beautiful flowers in the mountain range.

Today's stage is the forest of Higashi-Taisetsu, located close to the center of Hokkaido. The rich forest of Higashi-Taisetsu has a mixture of coniferous and broadleaf trees as well as over 150 types of birds and 300 different species of plants. Our show’s navigator, Charlotte Kate Fox, will experience the lush forest of Higashi-Taisetsu with a thrilling activity where she will fly through the trees. In addition, we have rare footages that have captured the ecology of the creatures that live in this forest.

This episode's stage is the Shiretoko Peninsula, a registered World Natural Heritage Site. Shiretoko is well known for having one of the highest Brown bear population densities in the world. Our show’s host, Charlotte Kate Fox will explore the forest where the Brown bears actually live with a guide. They will come across many traces of the Brown bears from a hole that they used for hibernating to a fresh set of large footprints. In addition, we will show you rare footage that displays the ecology of a Brown bear parent and its cub over the course of 6 months.

The stage today is the coast of Shiretoko, a registered World Natural Heritage Site. A commanding landscape created by volcanic rocks spreads across the coast of Shiretoko. This unique ecosystem created by the symbiosis of land and sea is home to a wide variety of animals such as the Brown bear. Our host Charlotte Kate Fox participates in a tour on a small boat where she witnesses Brown bears hunting for Pink salmon swimming upstream. In addition, we will show you the "forest of dense kelp" where diverse creatures live, as well as the rare footage of the spawning of Pink salmon.

In this episode, we visit Lake Shikotsu, a 30-minute drive from New Chitose Airport. Over one million tourists visit here annually to enjoy the impressive nature, not only during summer, but also winter events like the Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival. Shikotsu is renowned for its crystal-clear waters. Join our program host Charlotte Kate Fox as she experiences the beauty of the lake up close on a special kayak designed for viewing beneath the surface of the water. Also, you can enjoy our rare footage of creatures that inhabit Lake Shikotsu.

This episode features Sapporo, a city with a population of 2 million. Just west of the city center is a vast expanse of forest to enjoy, left virtually untouched since Sapporo's pioneering days. With over 100 different species of trees, a large variety of small wild birds and animals call this forest home. Witness rare footage of Eurasian red squirrels, captured in their natural habitat as they spend the harsh winter without hibernating, while actress Charlotte Kate Fox explores the forest on a guided tour.

Our stage today is located in eastern Hokkaido, the winter of the Sea of Okhotsk coast. It is a very precious place where drift ice can be seen in Japan. Our host, Charlotte Kate Fox, will attempt “drift ice walking” with the help of a guide. It is an activity unique to this area where participants wear a dry suit and walk on the drift ice as well as float in the ocean with it. We will also present rare footage such as that of a frozen waterfall that can be seen from the shore and the courtship of water birds.

Our stage today is the Tokachi River, located in the eastern part of Hokkaido. We will fully enjoy the nature of this 156-kilometer-long river that fertilizes the vast Tokachi Plain. Our program host, Charlotte Kate Fox, will attempt to go down this river in a rubber boat with a guide during the coldest period. We will encounter the enormous Steller's Sea Eagle, with a wingspan of over 2 meters as well as the Red-crowned Crane, a special natural monument of Japan. We will also see many spectacles of the Tokachi River in winter, such as the frozen rivers created by the harsh cold and the Spotted Seal biding its time on ice.

Our stage today is Noboribetsu, one of Japan’s major hot-spring resorts, located in the southern part of Hokkaido. You will see many volcanic ducts and hot water spouts along the valley which suggests that vigorous volcanic activity is still taking place. Our host, Charlotte Kate Fox, tries out a natural hot spring footbath, which has water flowing into the river. She will then explore the town at night, which reveals a completely different atmosphere. We will also present rare footage such as a primeval forest surrounding the hot-spring town, as well as wild birds which depend upon the volcanic warmth to survive Hokkaido’s bitter winters.

Our stage this time is Onuma, a scenic spot in southern Hokkaido. Located at the foot of a volcano, with lakes dotted with some 126 tiny islands of varying sizes, enjoy the spectacular view of this unique waterfront. Our program host Charlotte Kate Fox, tries out snowshoe trekking led by a guide. She climbs a mountain nearby to get a magnificent view of the lakes and surrounding mountains. And later, observe the local wildlife in Spring, such as the gathering of waterfowl, as well as the mating of Ezo Brown Frogs.

Our stage this time is Japan’s northernmost primeval forest containing Seibold’s beech trees, which is in the Oshima Peninsula of southern Hokkaido. Our program host Charlotte Kate Fox goes on a snowshoe trek with a guide in the Siebold’s beech forest, one of Japan’s national natural monuments. She mimics the bird song using an instrument called “the Bird Call”, to attract wild birds. And later, let’s observe the local wildlife of the Oshima Peninsula in the bountiful season of autumn.

Our stage this time is Mt. Tossho, which is located north of Asahikawa, Hokkaido’s second-largest city with a population of over 300,000. Since long ago, people use firewood from the mountain, which is indispensable for their lives. Our program host, Charlotte Kate Fox, tries her hand at splitting firewood with an axe. After that, she enjoys outdoor activities including a nice warm fire from her own cut firewood. Later, we’ll show you many treasures of Mt. Tossho, such as one of Japan’s largest clusters of Fawn Liles, blossoming as the winter snows have melted.

Our stage this time is the Shakotan Peninsula western of Hokkaido, jutting out into the Sea of Japan. Beautiful seawaters, called “Shakotan Blue”, spreads forth before us. Our program host, Charlotte Kate Fox, explores Cape Kamui, at the tip of the peninsula, with a guide. She walks along the sheer cliffs overlooking the sea, enjoying the unique rocky landscape and seasonal flowers. Later, we show you footage of tiny crabs and fish that find unusual ways to survive in the tide pools along the shoreline.

Our Stage this time is Muroran, an industrial city representing Hokkaido. Nature dynamically spreads out immediately beside the industrial area. Our program host, Charlotte Kate Fox, boards a dolphin-watching cruise. She enjoys the majestic view of Etomo Peninsula jutting forth into the sea, as well as an encounter with a pod of Pacific White-sided Dolphins.

Later, we show you footage of the precious wildlife of Muroran, such as that of a falcon, which nests among the rocks along the seaside, as it hunts Slaty-backed Gulls.

Our stage this time is Lake Kussharo in eastern Hokkaido. It’s said to have formed eons ago as a result of volcanic activity, which remains active even today. Our program host, Charlotte Kate Fox, explores the lake in a canoe and observes white steam rising from the lake's surface. She has eggs boiled in hot spring water and feels the power of the earth. In addition, we show you the footage of Landlocked Sockeye Salmons, swimming upstream for spawning, as well as Whooper Swans, which migrated from colder areas to spend the winter here.

Our stage this time is Lake Shikaribetsu, the highest lake in Hokkaido. It’s located at an altitude of about 800 meters, and signs of winter are already here in November. Charlotte Kate Fox, a program host, takes a stroll around the lake with a camera. She enjoys the beauty and the silence in the woods, shooting the lake that’s starting to freeze and the rocks that are completely covered in a blanket of moss. In addition, we show you the rare footage of Miyabe char, rare species to be found only here, and the icebound lake in winter.

Our stage this time is Lake Mashu in the eastern part of Hokkaido. It has clear blue water and is also known as the mist-shrouded lake. Our program host, Charlotte Kate Fox, treks around the outer rim surrounding the lake and enjoys watching Mountain Birch trees, bent in different shapes due to constant strong winds, and the spectacular view of the lake that emerges from the mist. Later, we show you the footage of the lake surface taken under special permission.

Our stage this time is Lake Akan, located in the eastern part of Hokkaido. It is one of the rare lakes in the world where Marimo moss balls can be found. Our program host Charlotte Kate Fox tries trekking around the frozen lake in snowshoes. She enjoys viewing the mountains that surround the vast snowfields and lake, as well as the spectacular sceneries unique to Lake Akan during the winter. In addition, we show you rare footage of the animals that survive the harsh winter and the landscapes created by volcanic activities.

Our stage this time is Tokachi Plain in eastern Hokkaido Prefecture. The plain is one of the largest dry-field farming lands in Japan and is covered in snow during the wintertime. Our program host, Charlotte Kate Fox, tries dog sledding for the first time, and races through the snowy landscape pulled by dogs. She also tries famous soba noodles made with buckwheat grown during the season without snow, encounters squirrels in a park, and enjoys the charms of the Tokachi Plain to its fullest. Additionally, we show you valuable footage of animals living in windbreaks.

Our stage this time is Kushiro Wetland, Japan's largest wetland. Our program host, Charlotte Kate Fox, rides a canoe to explore the river that never freezes even in winter because of the abundant springs. She encounters Japan's largest bird of prey, the Steller's sea eagle, and sees a dynamic view of the frozen lake, where ice cracks have risen up. Additionally, we show you precious footage of red-crowned cranes that live in the wetlands.

Our stage this time is Mt. Tomuraushi in the very center of Hokkaido Prefecture. It's considered impassable during the harsh winter months, while the forest at its foot is good for trekking. Our program host, Charlotte Kate Fox, dons snow shoes and treks the forest covered with a blanket of snow. On her way to the waterfall that never freezes even during winter, she also observes snow crystals and bear claw scratches on a tree. In addition, we show you rare footage of Siberian flying squirrels and other animals dwelling in the forest.