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Hokkaido (Japanese: 北海道, Hepburn: Hokkaidō, pronounced [hokkaꜜidoː] ⓘ, lit. ' Northern Sea Circuit; Ainu: Ainu Moshiri, ' or ' Land of the Ainu ') [2] is the second-largest island of Japan and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. [3]
The Hokkaidō deciduous forests ecoregion (WWF ID: PA0423) covers the northern and southern coasts of the island of Hokkaido, the northernmost of the main islands of Japan. The region sits in the transition zone between the colder subarctic forests to the north and the more temperate forests to the south.
Shiretoko National Park (知床国立公園, Shiretoko Kokuritsu Kōen) covers most of the Shiretoko Peninsula at the northeastern tip of the island of Hokkaidō, Japan.The word "Shiretoko" is derived from an Ainu word "sir etok", meaning "the place where the earth protrudes".
Kushiro-Shitsugen National Park (釧路湿原国立公園, Kushiro-Shitsugen Kokuritsu Kōen [2]) is a national park located in the east of the island of Hokkaido, Japan. It was designated as a national park on 31 July 1987. [3] The park is known for its wetlands ecosystems. [4] [5]
The park covers 90,481 ha of north east Hokkaido. [6] Highlights of the park include; Kawasu Onsen [7] Mount Iō [7] Tsutsujigahara [7] Lake Mashū [7] Lake Kussharo [7] Bihoro Pass [7] Mount Mokoto [7] Wakoto Peninsula [7] Mount Nishibetsu-dake [7] Daisetsuzan National Park was created in 1934. [8] Daisetsuzan is the largest national park in ...
Daisetsuzan National Park is famous for its wildlife, and the park is home to several rare species. [4] The park is notably home to a population of brown bears.The pika, a small mammal, with short limbs, rounded ears, and no external tail, is also found in the park.
The Hokkaido government's wildlife bureau said it ran various initiatives to incentivise and recruit hunters, including promotional events and training people in how to handle brown bears.
Akan Mashu National Park (阿寒摩周国立公園, Akan Mashū Kokuritsu Kōen) is a national park located on the island of Hokkaidō, Japan.Along with Daisetsuzan National Park, these are the two oldest national parks in Hokkaidō. [1]