Rausu, on the Shiretoko Peninsula, is world-renowned for the gathering of Steller’s sea eagles and white-tailed eagles in winter. Nearby, the Notsuke Peninsula adds another layer of magic — red foxes in snow, often hunting or pausing against frozen landscapes. For photographers, Rausu and Notsuke are about power and clarity — sharp wings spread against storm skies, foxes glowing in soft dawn light, and the meeting of sea and ice.