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Rich life in the forest, the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido.

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In this frozen world, the ocean is covered with sea ice

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and the forests stand in temperatures of minus 20 degrees Celsius.

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The Shiretoko forest is home to a variety of animal species.

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Hokkaido lost its pristine nature after over a century of land development.

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However, it is still possible to see the animals in their original state in Shiretoko.

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In spring, animals make their first steps outside.

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A black woodpecker is feeding its chicks.

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Here, a northern fox and a herd of Yezoshika deer.

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It's important to think about how it's possible to preserve their habitat

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and rethink the relationship with the wild.

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Endangered brown bears also live here.

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The estimated number of brown bears in Shiretoko is put at over 100.

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Hunters killed the bears during the time of the Meiji government

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and their number greatly decreased.

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Shiretoko is the only place in Japan with a brown bear population.

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Shiretoko in early summer.

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A water oozle rises from the fast-flowing river.

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It eats aquatic insects.

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A shoal of pink salmon swim up creek to spawn.

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Here, a mother bear catches a salmon.

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A cub runs in to share it.

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But the mother doesn't seem to want to give it to him.

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This cub is trying to catch salmon by himself.

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After repeated tries, he finally catches his prey.

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Soon he will be on his own.

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He has to learn hunting techniques and be able to feed himself

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to prepare for the long winter hibernation.