Have you heard of the Japanese long-tailed tit? The cute, fluffy, rounded Japanese long-tailed tit is a subspecies of the long-tailed tit and is found only in Hokkaido. [Note 1] Incidentally, the Japanese long-tailed tit’s distinctive feature is its pure white face. This is because, while long-tailed tits living south of Honshu have black patterns above their eyes, the Japanese long-tailed tit lacks this.

While most people imagine the Japanese long-tailed tit as a white bird, this is actually only seen in winter; its feathers turn brown or black in other seasons. Due to the Wildlife Protection Act, Japanese long-tailed tits cannot be kept as pets, but they weigh approximately 8 grams. You can get a sense of how heavy a Japanese long-tailed tit is by holding a 500-yen coin in the palm of your hand.
Incidentally, Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo, located at Kita 5-jo Nishi 7-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, will be offering a seasonal long-tailed tit-themed lunch from December 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026. [Note 2] The main dishes will be “Seafood Cotillard,” “Carbonara with Bacon-Scented Espuma Sauce,” and “Beef Tongue Stew in a Bread Bowl.” Sweets inspired by the long-tailed tit will also be served. The menu will be served from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, costing ¥5,000. Reservations must be made two days in advance.

While the lunch sounds delicious, please note that reservations must be made two days in advance. THC Sapporo accepts reservations, but we may be able to accommodate same-day visits, so please feel free to visit us. All of our escort girls are foreigner-friendly. We are an escort club offering a high-class nightlife experience for foreigners. Our escort girls are just as adorable as Japanese long-tailed tits, so be sure to soothe you.

Note 1:
https://moula.jp/articles/life/entry-6335.html
Note 2:
https://sapporo.keizai.biz/headline/4899/