With the enlightenment, I am now able to clearly see the signs of the bears' awakening. However, the sleep is clearly different from the "deep" sleep in January and February, and more bears are now observed to wake up and play with straw and lick ice. ←Makoto licks the ice by the time it reaches mid-March, the straw in his bed had lost its shape or had collapsed thinly. ←Living insufficient volume Also, there are individuals that urinate and fart, so it may be that the internal organs are becoming more active. Some bears come in front of the door and smell the smell of them, perhaps waiting for food. (During January and February, I slept without worrying about making some noise to add ice! The reaction to humans is also clearly visible.) It seems that younger bears in particular tend to wake up faster than other individuals. Santa and Canta have already messed up the straw in their beds and seem to feel like they're going to sleep. On March 14th, 2010, the 84th day after the fasting day on December 21st, 2009 (the day we stopped feeding completely), we fed Shingo for the first time. The next day, we also fed Santa and Canta. The first small amount of food is given to you so that you don't put any strain on the bears who have eaten during the winter stabbing. Give 400g of bear pellets softly with hot water. Every bear ate in a flash, but strangely, he doesn't make any noise in search of any more. When the wild bears end up in winter, they first eat snow to get used to it, then move to a place where the snow melts quickly and eat little by little wild plants, so the bears on Bear Mountain may also be able to start with a small amount. The other bears will gradually awaken. I will do my best to share information, so please take a look at the bears who have finally begun to move as spring approaches! [Breeding: Ito]

I thought so, but it seems I was still too early. But the temperature has gotten so high. The snow has also been reduced considerably, and Bear Mountain is also being cleared for its opening. Well, today is the 24th season of the ``Keiji''. "Kei-san"... Simply put, the day spring approaches and insects begin to move (if you hate insects, you're prepared). In fact, Santa has awakened from a winter stifling state last year! It was the day I felt that way. Last year, Santa began to move on to this keen skull. We were jokingly saying, "Santa might be moving because it's a keen sinner," and what a surprise! We were playing with ice to supply water! ! I was relieved to see her well, but what's so noisy? I don't know about bears in the wild, but the bears in Bear Mountain are gradually becoming lighter. I want to see a brown bear walking on the snow soon (= plate=) Santa & Yuki As in the photo from last year, the bear looks like it's fun. The earlier you wake up, the more you can play in the snow ♪ [Breeding: Kurokawa]

先週は暖かい日が続いたので獣舎の屋上もすっかり雪がとけて水びたしになってしまいました。 土、日、月と気温も下がり、雪が硬くしまっています。 コウタの部屋の中を観察すると寝床の近くに雪が落ちており、このままではワラが濡れてクマの体温を奪ってしまう為、取除くことにしました。 　　←コウタさん 部屋からシュートに出たコウタはゆっくりと確かめるような足取りで数歩歩き、地面や扉の臭いを嗅いだ後、壁に前足をついてゆっくりと立ち上がりました。動きはゆっくりですが、しっかりと２本足で起立して壁に背中をゴシゴシ… 背こすりをして元気な様子を見せてくれました。 体格的には皮下脂肪がなくなったせいで背骨の凹凸が目立ち、全体的に一回り小さくなったような印象を受けました。 今まではシュートに出た後も”ねぼけまなこ”といった感じで「早く部屋に入って眠りたいんだよ」と言いたげな眼をしていましたが、今日のコウタを見ていると目つきもしっかりとしていて冬ごもりが明けに近づいていることを感じさせてくれました。 コウタの様子を確認した後、私たちは部屋に入り雪を取除く作業をしました。 雪の正体は天井にびっしりついた霜でした。 　←　天井が一面真っ白の霜で覆われています 気温の上昇で霜がはがれ落ちてしまったようです。 新しいワラを追加してあげて、コウタを再び部屋の中へ。 扉が開くのをじっと待っていたコウタは部屋に入るとすぐにワラいじりをし始めました。 今年は例年より積雪が少ないように感じます。 気温も暖かいので野生個体が冬ごもりから目覚める時期も早くなるかもしれませんね。 長い冬ごもりの間クマたちはきっと春を心待ちにしているのではないでしょうか。 穴の中で生まれた仔グマが初めて見る外の世界はいったいどんな風に見えるのでしょうね。 クマが穴から出て活動する季節になるとどうしても人間との接触や事故も多くなってしまいます。 春を迎えられたクマたちがまた１年無事に過ごせるように、私たちもルールをしっかり守ってクマとの関係を良いものにしていかなくてはいけませんね。 日常の生活の中では山に暮らすクマを想う時間は少ないかもしれませんが、彼らがずっと北海道の自然の中で生きていけるように一人一人が考えていけたらいいなと感じました。 【飼育：伊藤】

It's completely spring weather! The sky is slashing blue and feels great! The sunlight reflects off the snow and makes you dazzle! (><) Is it okay to have it warmed so much now? If it continues to warm like this, the bears may wake up faster. Sarah's winter hair gradually began to fall out, and her body was getting stiff, so she lay lying on the ground and rubbing it. ←Sorry Sarah♪ [Breeding: Ito]

Just as I was sleeping in the winter at the bear house, I discovered this bear☆ I was riding my bike in a school run at a ski resort. We carry brown bear goods even in winter, so please stop by when you come. Well, the weather was mild in the morning and Moko took a pleasant nap on the snow. It's next to the lift ticket store where customers are constantly waiting than on weekdays, but there's no sign of them waking up. Even though I'm closed my eyes, my face is still alive and well (*^-^)

The snow that has been falling since last night has accumulated about 10cm of snow, and the ventilation opening lid is on the verge of being buried. On days like this, you must first shovel the snow before you can hear your sleep. (If I keep the ears on the lid of the ventilation vent, the snow will be pressed against my face) Lol The past few days have been cold, but when I think about things like, "I'm just a little while away from February," I realize that the days have passed quickly. Early bears will begin to wake up by mid-March. And March has passed in no time! April is here! It's opening! ! I am mainly responsible for creating exhibits in the park, but when I think about what I want to make in time for an open-minded time within the limited time, my brain is likely to erupt (^^;) With the advice of many people, I managed to get it all together. ← Hiroki is curled up in a beautifully prepared bed ↑ Are the bears still sleeping soundly in the winter, looking forward to spring? ! [Breeding: Ito]

The air fresheners I had in the toilet have frozen in the cold for the last few days. It's romantic that the sorbet-like air freshener delivers a refreshing fragrance to a bleak toilet! Well, I did the goat's hoof cutting a few days ago. Atsuko is on the left and Yuki is on the right. Personally, I like Atsuko, but sometimes I get intimidated by the corner. First off, Yuki-chan says, "Come, I'll do nothing (insider: I'll choke you and cut your nails)" No, no, Yuki-chan probably reads the atmosphere and doesn't let her go. ...I caught it! ...I've cut it off. The left is the front hoof cutting, and the right is the after hoof cutting. It's not going well at all. We will continue to work hard in the future, so please keep a warm eye on us. I think I'll cut my dog's nails again this time. [Breeding: Kurokawa]

It seemed that some of the straw from the Lion Marl looked dirty, so I decided to put the bear on a chute (my) to check the straw condition. Lion Mar lifts his head when he notices a noise opening the door. I stood up with a big yawn. Her movements are very slow, and her expression is like "slippery manako." He was still on the straw for a while and didn't seem to move, so he put in a stick to stimulate his butt and encouraged him to go outside. Without any noticeable wobble or staggering on my walk, I slowly went through the door and left. When I actually touched the straw, I found the fibers to be pleasant, loosened and softened by the bears. It's sure to be extremely comfortable to sleep on. The walls and ceiling were filled with frost, but the place where the Lion Marl was sleeping was melting nicely into the "bear shape." ←The part on the wall that had changed color to a semicircle was where frost melted. Straw was damp and less dirty than when seen from the observation window, so I removed only the parts where the straw was dirty, added new straw, and finished the work. When Lion Mar returned to his room, he was immediately in his bed and was sleeping. Well! Tomorrow I'll stay in the animal shed and listen to the breath of all my head every 30 minutes to an hour and observe them all day. [Breeding: Ito]

The ski slopes seem to be in great shape thanks to the smooth snow that accumulated from last night to this morning. The bears also seem to be sleeping all this time. It's good, but I'm thinking of taking a photo while I'm in the winter! I'm thinking about it... It's snowing and the brightness is not enough, and the bears sleep in the back of the room, and the originals are reflected in the image, so it's not going well (^^;) → Basically, my skills are bad! ? By the way, the bears sleep like this. Back of the room Front of the room This is the diagonal position from the door (observation window). Is this awkward thing actually possible? Perhaps this position, covered in the wall, is the most secure. If you are near the door, you will notice the presence of people when you observe it, and in the back right there is a door leading to the chute. It may be unnatural to go out of your way to put your bed in front of the doors that enter and exit the chute. Therefore, is it possible to use the elimination method to go to the back left of the room after all? ! [Breeding: Ito] Photo taken in 2009 ↓ (Left) Rokuta, who hits the door and interferes with other bears before entering winter hangovers, is extremely quiet once he starts sleeping (Right) Hirotake-kun can't hear the sound of breathing as he starts to inhale (he often sleeps with his face leaning against his straw)

Starting in fiscal 2010, the fee will be revised partially. Three great points! 1. Senior fees available: Those over 60 years old can use the same price as children. (Please bring something that proof of your age) 2. Bear-watching bus fees and reduced prices for consumption tax Whereas previously, the price of 1,050 yen was added to the promenade course, it has been revised to 1,000 yen. Prices have been reduced due to consumption tax. 3. Free to accompany your child with you Preschool Child Free to use per adult or senior person with you Two preschool Child with you. (For those above this rate, children's fees will be applicable) This season will start on April 29th. All of our staff look forward to welcoming you.

The bears have bears gone to winter. (Currently it is the 29th day since fasting) The "young duo" of Santa and Hirotake remained until the end, but now the breathing rate has decreased, and breathing deep and stable while sleeping is still in steady state. The cold weather over the past few days has marked the outside temperature at -11 degrees Celsius and the temperature inside the animal shed -6 degrees Celsius, but the bears were sleeping pleasantly on the straw shaped beds. Now, preparations for Bear Mountain's opening in April are beginning. Today I shoveled snow from a large gate inside Bear Point. The strategy is to scoop the snow around the gate, open the gate, then put in the snow blower to blow the snow in the safety area (the wide space between the gate). For the fine work around the gate, you have to shovel the snow by hand, but since it's a small space, you can't change your position, and it quickly becomes difficult (lol). I was able to relax at the beginning and throw snow nearby, but the areas where I was throwing the snow were getting higher and higher, and as I got tired I ended up throwing it at a higher place; ← Bearpoints and caves completely buried in the snow [Breeding: Ito]

Moko sleeps comfortably even in the cold. (Left photo) Sarah was sitting, so when I looked inside the hut, I was sleeping in this position. And while shaking with two cocks. I laughed so hard that I realized it and woke up. Sorry for hindering your nap.

Most bears are now in winter and are sleeping calmly. I would like to take photos, but I am refraining from doing so as there is a possibility that I will notice it if I shine a sound or light on it. Many people are looking forward to this precious winter scene, but if you get the chance, I'll upload it to the Bear Mountain newsletter, so please wait m (_ _) m Well, the ski resorts are all three days off, and there are many skiers, borders, and families. The huskies next to the lift ticket counter are also loved. The other day, the snow around the dog hut was dirty, so I split it and shoveled it beautifully, but it seems that Moko's favorite was to sit on the snow around it... I did something a little bad for Moko (^^;) I stretched out the rope so much and tried to put my butt on top of the snow, but it couldn't reach it! ! I gave up today and sat in front of the shed. ←An unspoken face From now on, I'll leave Moko's seated place to split the snow (lol) [Breeding: Ito]

Happy New Year m(_ _)m We look forward to your continued support of Sahoro Bear Mountain this year! Now, what are the bears going on recently? Today marks the 16th day of fasting, and about half of the bears are in winter stalks and are sleeping in a stable state. The lion marsh breath I measured today was as follows: ?From inhalation to exhale → 12 seconds ? From the start of inhalation to the next inhalation → 31 seconds ? Respiration rate for 1 minute → 2 times In this way, the respiration rate decreases and breathing is repeated at stable intervals. By the way, the sound of snoring and vomiting on Lion Maru is so loud, it's easy to hear, but for me, who is the first time I'm in charge of winter sleep, it still takes a long time to hear the too-quiet sleep... ←Lion Mar (By the way, did the bears have their first dream?! I'd like to hear what kind of dream it was...!) It's already over 5cm tall since the morning, but it seems there are concerns about heavy snowfall from today to tomorrow. I've cleared some snow in preparation for the rest of today, but it's piling up a lot again (>＜；) I'll do my best to clear the snow again tomorrow! [Breeding: Ito]

Yesterday it was a clear and beautiful blue sky, but today it is snowing here and there. Today we installed blinds in the bears' room. What is a blind? It's like a "blindfold" that bears put on so they can sleep in peace. Install it so that the light that can be seen through the grid in the room and the movement of people will stimulate you and will not interfere with your winter stay. This is a special blind made by the zookeeper by cutting a control panel to fit the door (^^) One person holds the blind from the outside and supports it, while the other person secures it with wire from the inside. There is also a viewing window on the top and bottom of the door for observing the sleeping bears. When you install blinds, the inside of your bedroom becomes dark and quiet, making it perfect for winter. When I installed the blind and opened the door to let the bears that had been taken out of the chute into the room, all of them easily entered the room and immediately began to play around with the bears, even though there was no food inside. 　←The straw is chewed to make it soft. I was especially surprised by Hiroki. Before we put the straw in Hiroki, he always sat in front of the lattice door and seemed to be observing the keeper's movements, but after we installed the blinds and put the straw in, Hiroki immediately made his bed and started sleeping. I noticed that his behavior had changed so much that I added some straw to give him a more voluminous bed, but he immediately played with the straw again and curled up in the middle of it and fell asleep. It seems that the effect of straw was tremendous. ←Hiroki sleeps on straw. I can just see your face. Well, Yawara was the first one to put straw in it, but now he's been making his bed in earnest, and he's been sleeping more and more. The bed is shaped like a beautiful bird's nest. This year's ``I've entered winter confinement! Declaration No. 1'' can be said to be a bummer. During today's observation, Misumi had also made a bed and was sleeping on it. For the next few days, we will be working on installing blinds and adding rice straw while monitoring the bears. [Breeding: Ito]

Snowy days are warmer than sunny days. The bears completed their last feeding day on the 20th and are now truly fasting and entering winter hibernation. Last year, after the bears' behavior had calmed down, I put rice straw in the room for nesting material, but this year I tried a different method as an experiment. This is because I thought that the introduction of straw may have a major influence on Bear Mountain's bears going into winter hiatus. Today, I put rice straw in Yawara, Inuo, and Misumi's rooms. After I finished cleaning, I put the bear into the room through the chute, and the bear's reaction to the straw was very good. First, Yawara noticed the straw as soon as he entered the room, and used his front paws to scoop it up under his body. Collect and scatter, collect and scatter repeatedly to loosen the straw. When I saw for the first time with my own eyes how the dog was fiddling with straw to prepare a bed for him to spend the winter in, I was deeply moved... (*＾〜＾*) The dogfish also did the same, making a round bird's nest-like bed, curled up in the center of the bed, and began to sleep. However, the other animals were still awake, and we continued cleaning, so perhaps the noises around us had caught our attention, so we woke up after a little sleep and went back to fiddling with the straw. Misumi noticed right away and started playing with the straw, but before she could play with it very carefully, she fell asleep on the straw she had randomly gathered. It seems that the full-fledged winter season is still a long way off. ↑Photo taken without flash. This is the bed of the Japanese porcupine. They build a nest in the back left corner of the room and sleep curled up. ↑I sleep with my face covered with my hands. Is the flash dazzling? ! Sorry! ← What I put in today was two bundles of straw. ↑Misumi's room is filled with straw. The setting reflects the feeling of "Build a nest." [Breeding: Ito]

We planted five acorns, but so far only two have grown safely. All three had strong roots, but no buds appeared. Apparently, the seeds may not germinate due to damage or mold. When I dug it up and looked, it was white mold? Something like was attached to it. . . Too bad... I had no choice but to leave only the two growing plants in the planter. 　 ↑The leaves are getting a lot bigger! [Breeding: Ito]

クマネタは久しぶりの更新になってしまいすみません… 現在のクマたちはというと、与えるエサの量を徐々に減らしていっています。 野生下でも雪が積もり始めるこの時期は必然的にエサがとれなくなってきます。 また、エサの量を減らすと同時にエサを与えない日（絶食日）とエサを与える日（給餌日）をもうけています。 寒さとエサの量の変化によりだんだんと代謝が落ちてきて冬ごもりに入ります。ちなみに昨日は給餌日で、約４ｋｇのエサを与えましたがどのクマも完食しました。 今日、明日は絶食日になりますが、クマたちは何だか物足りなさそうな様子で、起きている時間も多くまだまだ深い眠りにつく気配はありません。 　←エサを食べ終わってうたたねするヒロタケ さて、部屋を清掃してクマをシュート（廊下）から部屋に入れるのですが絶食日とはいえ、さすがに全く餌がないと部屋の中に入る魅力がないので入ってくれません。 なので部屋の中に少量のペレットを用意しておいて、クマを誘います。 （部屋の扉の構造上、閉めるのに時間がかかってしまうので餌を食べている間に扉を閉めるんです） しかしジョイナーとコウタは難しい性格で、「エサがちょっとしかないからイヤダ！」とでもいうように、なかなか部屋に入ってくれません。 何度も出たり入ったりを繰り返し、困ったことにペレットを両前肢で抱えるように引きずり出してシュートで食べてしまうこともしばしばありました。 う〜ん、困った… ずるがしこい２頭はこんな調子で粘るので、「じらし作戦」で部屋に入ってもらっています。 清掃が終わってペレットを用意するところまでは他のクマと同じようにしますが、すぐに扉を全開するのではなく、３０ｃｍ程の隙間を開ける程度にとどめておきます。 こうすると、最初は「まだ入らないよ〜」というようにシュートを歩き回っていますが、部屋の中にペレットがちゃんとあることを確認するとだんだんと部屋の方に興味がわき、「中に入りたくなってきたな〜」という素振りを見せます。 ジョイナーとコウタが「入りたい」という意思を持ったところで扉を開けると、ちゃんと中に入ってくれます。 ニンゲンとジョイナー＆コウタの駆け引き（？！）はしばらく続きそうです（＾＾；） 　 ↑　気難しいコウタさん（笑）　　　　　　　　↑　へそまがりジョイナー（笑） 【飼育：伊藤】

We offer free lessons for elementary school students who are new to skiing. Limited to the first 50 people, but the basics are the most important thing! While you're having fun playing with the snow, you'll be able to ski! It's like a dream! Please give it a try. [Kids' First Ski Day] *Target: Elementary school students who are new to skiing 12/20 (Sunday) 9:00~ Reception starts at the school counter First come first served: 50 people Half-day lessons from 10:30 to 12:30 in the morning or 13:30 to 15:30 in the afternoon *Group lessons of about 5 to 6 people per class Goal: Start skiing → Turn left and right → Stop without falling (As this is a beginner's lesson that starts with how to walk, experienced players may be bored) This is the information from Sahoro Resort Ski Resort (*^-^)

It's getting cold! Today, the thermometer outside the animal barn showed that the outside temperature was 0 degrees Celsius at 9:30 in the morning. Naturally, the inside of the animal house where the water is being washed will also freeze and become a kick. Even the winter boots I just bought this year slip when they slip! Don't let your guard down. I was born and raised in Hokkaido, but several times a season, I slip and fall while walking on the street or in the parking lot on my way to work. The staff got excited about the topic of "Dosanko recovers with the stickiness of the threat even if it is about to fall", but if you get too bad at the end of the day, you will fall under a strange system, and it will be very bad (laughs) Please be careful not to fall on snowy roads or iceburn roads ... The photo is today's Yawara. I forgot to bring my camera, so I had it ♪ taken with my phone I guess I was lying in the sub-paddock. Fresh snow is sticking to the side of my face! Funny and soothing! It's Yawara. (^^) Now, the current situation for the winter is that we are gradually reducing the amount of food we feed the bears. Even in the wild, food inevitably decreases due to being buried under snow. As soon as you reduce it, some individuals seem to be lacking near the lattice, but gradually your body will get used to it. From now on, I will manage my physical condition by reducing food like this for a while. [Breeding: Ito]

Yesterday, the ski resort opened ☆ The pattern was widely covered in the local Tokachi Mainichi newspaper! We apologize for the inconvenience <(_ _)> caused to everyone who has been waiting for a long time Lift 7 is currently in operation and operates on one North Street Course with a total length of 700m. As soon as the snow cover is ready, it will be expanded sequentially, so please ♪ look forward to it By the way, Moko is also ready to "stretch" so that visitors can play. The opening price is available until 12/6, so please come and see it for the first time this weekend!!! ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ Opening fee (until 12/6) Lift 1-day ticket 2,100 yen for adults, 1,470 yen for children ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

There is a forecast of a warm winter this year. Snow comes and goes, and it doesn't pile up easily. Well, although it was warm today, the snow began to flicker in the morning, and in the evening it began to fall to the point that the fence of the sub-paddock was completely white. It's wet snow, so be careful of "snow accretion"! ↑ The eldest Shingo's head also has "snow attachment" ← Rokuta rubs against a standing tree ... 　← Sara & Moko are currently reviewing "Oide". [Breeding: Ito]

A safety prayer festival for the ski resort was held today. We pray before the opening that there will be no accidents this season and that everyone who comes to the venue can enjoy it safely. In addition to the Sahoro staff, the mayor of Shintoku Town, the fire department, the forest management department, the town hall, and the Tokachi Ski Federation also participated. All we have to do is wait for the snow to pile up. The ski resort is scheduled to open on Friday, November 27.

By the way, the ski resort has put into operation the snowmaking machine on the North Street Course next to the 7th lift for next Friday (11/27). This course is on the slope behind the bear watching bus stop. This means that it is the closest to Bear Mountain, so the sound of the snowmaking machine running must have reached the brown bears. How's it going, everyone?