Business hours for 2013 will start on Saturday, April 27th.

The brown bears are currently hibernating in their enclosure for the winter.

Group wintering in captivity is an unprecedented initiative worldwide.

The brown bears begin to wake up from their winter hibernation on the day of Keiju.

I don't have a calendar or a clock, but I am amazed at the amazing instincts that awaken at the same time every year.

It's just amazing.

Bear Mountain is the only place where you can see brown bears living in near-wild conditions.

We look forward to seeing you again in 2013.