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9/6 2026

Notice: Ezo brown bear "Moko" has passed away.

On August 31, 2026, a 24-year-old male Ezo brown bear, Moko, passed away. Since around 2019, he has frequently been suffering from lameness due to arthropathy and spondylosis, and we have been taking time off from work and taking medication to monitor his progress. During the winter of 2025, I spent a lot of time fiddling with things and went to sleep. Since March 2026, he has been unable to stand up, and after treatment and treatment for bedsores, he was able to stand up on March 25th and gradually recovered.In May, he was released in a sub-paddock, and from July, in consultation with a veterinarian, he was able to undergo rehabilitation in a zoo. At the park, Moko played with her beloved Mitt, ate delicious food such as watermelon, and followed Moko's pace and will. On August 2nd, due to a fight with another individual, he became unable to stand and became bedridden again. We continued to treat him by placing mats to prevent pressure ulcers and changing his medication, but his hind legs became almost completely paralyzed, and the pressure ulcers progressed rapidly, including necrosis of the muscle tissue. Even if we continue with the treatment, there is no hope that Moko will recover, and Moko will continue to suffer, and all the staff members discussed that Moko will not be able to live like Moko, and we have made the difficult decision to euthanize Moko. An autopsy was performed immediately after the procedure, and severe spondylosis was confirmed. He was a gluttonous and kind bear who had a big presence and got along well with his good friends Mitt and the late Ataro, and listened carefully to what the staff had to say. Thank you for supporting and loving Moco, who has worked hard at Bear Mountain for a long time. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all the staff. September 6, 2026 There are currently 9 Ezo brown bears kept at our facility.


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8/29 2026

Notice of temporary closure on Tuesday, September 1st

Thank you for using Sahoro Resort Bear Mountain. We were scheduled to open as usual on Tuesday, September 1st, but the park will be closed due to facility maintenance. We apologize to those who were planning to visit the park. We will resume normal business hours from September 2nd (Wednesday) onwards. Thank you for your understanding. Sahoro Resort Bear Mountain Manager


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8/22 2026

Information on bear watching bus time change on Sunday, August 23rd

The bear watching bus departing at 11:30 will be suspended on August 23rd (Sunday) due to group use. Thank you for your understanding. For inquiries regarding bus schedules, please contact us by phone. Sahoro Resort Bear Mountain Tel.0156-64-7007


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8/13 2026

August 13th to 15th, 2026 Summer Watermelon Festival!

Thank you for always using Sahoro Resort Bear Mountain. We will be holding a watermelon gift event for bears! Please come and see the bears wildly eating large watermelons! ●Date and time: August 13-15, 2026, around 10:30 ●Location: Bear Point


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8/4 2026

Last entry will be at 3pm on Wednesday, August 5th due to fallen tree removal work.

Due to power outage from 4:00 pm on Wednesday, August 5th due to fallen tree removal work, last entry will be at 3:00 pm. Thank you for your understanding. Sahoro Resort Bear Mountain Tel.0156-64-7007


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7/18 2026

July 18th to 20th, 2026: Give a watermelon to Mr. Bear!

Thank you for always using Sahoro Resort Bear Mountain. We will be holding a watermelon gift event for bears! Please come and see the bears wildly eating large watermelons! ! ●Date and time: 2026/7/18-20, around 10:30 ●Location: Bear Point


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7/11 2026

Announcement of Bear x Lunch Pack Sales (7/11-8/23)

Thank you for using Sahoro Resort Bear Mountain. From 7/11 (Sat) to 8/23 (Sun) (excluding 8/17-21), we will be selling a great value "Bear x Lunch Pack" that includes Bear Mountain x Hotel Lunch (equivalent to 2,200 yen)! Please enjoy a hotel-made lunch with "Bear Mountain". *Lunch location will be the restaurant "Hanamori Kuma Cafe Restaurant" in the Sahoro Resort Hotel. *Restaurant is closed every Tuesday (except Tuesday, August 11th) *Restaurant is closed from August 17th to 21st. *Lunch time/11:30-14:00 (last order)


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6/26 2026

6/27 (Sat) Bear watching bus time change information

The bear watching bus departing at 11:30 will be suspended on June 27th (Saturday) due to group use. Thank you for your understanding. For inquiries regarding bus schedules, please contact us by phone. Sahoro Resort Bear Mountain Tel.0156-64-7007


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6/2 2026

Notice: Hinata has passed away.

Notice: A 25-year-old male Ezo brown bear, Hinata, has passed away. They have been released since the opening on April 25th, and although they were less active than usual due to their advanced age, they remained calm. On May 10th, I had been sleeping and resting for a long time since the morning, so my appetite had decreased a little, so I stopped exhibiting from the 11th and let myself rest. From the 11th to the 13th, he didn't have much of an appetite, and although he was able to move around on his own, he moved slowly from beginning to end. Since the morning of the 14th, the patient had been lying down, not moving, and unresponsive to stimulation, and although he stood up once, he immediately fell back down, and around 3:10 pm, it was confirmed that he had stopped breathing. As a result of the autopsy, the cause of death was presumed to be a large amount of ascites due to a hole in the bladder, difficulty in breathing due to ascites compressing the diaphragm and lungs, and heart failure due to reabsorption of a large amount of toxins and potassium from ascites (urine). (As of June 3rd) (This is a guess and may change in the future) Since coming to Bear Mountain, the bears have gotten along well with the Santa twins and have always been together, and although they can be aggressive, the three bears, including the late Kouji, are actively moving around.At Bear Point, the bears showed a calm demeanor and played with Santa in front of everyone. For the past few years, we have not been able to release him and see him for a long time due to compatibility issues, but everyone has always cared for us. Thank you for supporting and loving Hinata, who has worked hard at Bear Mountain for a long time. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all the staff. As of June 3, 2026, there are currently 10 individuals being bred at our facility.


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6/1 2026

6/3 (Wednesday) Bear watching bus time change information

On Wednesday, June 3rd, the bear watching bus departing at 9:30 and 10:00 will be suspended due to group use. Thank you for your understanding. For inquiries regarding bus schedules, please contact us by phone. Sahoro Resort Bear Mountain Tel.0156-64-7007


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