Red-Crowned Crane Flying Over Kushiro Marsh – Hokkaido Winter Wildlife

A majestic red-crowned crane soars above Kushiro Marsh National Park in eastern Hokkaido.
This rare species, known as the “Tancho” in Japan, symbolizes longevity and good fortune.
Kushiro Marsh is one of the few places in the world where these cranes can be seen in their natural habitat throughout the year.