Japan: White Killer Whale Filmed off Rausu, Hokkaido in Rare Encounter.

Rausu, Japan - June 08, 2026 A rare white killer whale has been spotted off the coast of Rausu, Hokkaido, in northeastern Japan — an exceptionally uncommon sighting even by global standards. The white orca was filmed on Monday, June 8, among a pod of killer whales approximately 3.5 miles (about 6 km) north-northeast of Rausu Port. The animal is believed to be a leucistic individual rather than an albino — leucism results in reduced pigmentation while retaining the ability to produce melanin, unlike albinism, which causes red eyes. The orca's eyes appear dark, which is consistent with leucism. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “@hayakawa0622 via Spectee”. Video Location: Approximately 3.5 miles (about 6 km) north-northeast o Rausu Town, Hokkaido, Japan Video Recording Date/Time: June 8, 2026 between 09:15h and 10:30h