Winter season starts at popular Hokkaido zoo

Winter season starts at popular Hokkaido zoo

Visitors to the Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido enjoy observing animals on Nov. 11, 2015. The zoo, blessed with winter-resistant animals, will continue its operation in the snowy season through April 7, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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