Ezo May 2026

In the biological world, "Ezo" is a prefix used to denote species native to this northern region. These creatures are often distinct subspecies adapted to the harsh, snowy winters.

While the Wajin (mainland Japanese) were building shogunate systems in the south, a different history was unfolding in the north. It wasn't until the Meiji Restoration in the 19th century that "Ezo" was officially renamed Hokkaido and fully integrated into the Japanese state. 2. The Wild Spirit: Flora and Fauna of the North In the biological world, "Ezo" is a prefix

A tiny, energetic subspecies of the Siberian chipmunk found on Hokkaido. They are known for emerging from hibernation in early spring to forage for seeds. In the biological world