Sapporo is the largest city on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, and is known for its winter sports and beer.
The Japanese macaque, also known as the snow monkey, is the northernmost-living non-human primate and is famous for its habit of bathing in hot springs during the winter.
The Japanese flying squirrel is a small arboreal mammal that is native to Japan's forests and is known for its gliding ability.