Takanegahara Plateau in the Taisetsu mountain range

Our stage this time is Takanegahara Plateau, stretching 6 kilometers north to south, located in the Taisetsu mountain range. The indigenous Ainu people called this area ‘the playground of the gods'. Our program host hikes toward the 2000 meter-high peaks, to have a view across Takanegahara Plateau. On his way, he observes Brown Bears and a Northern Pika, that is said to be a survivor from ancient times. Later, we show you footage of various animals' activities, only seen during a short summer on Takanegahara.