Sakura Hin

Basic Profile

Field	Detail
Name	Sakura Hin (樱浜)
Studbook	#944
Gender	Female
Birth Date	December 2, 2014
Birth Weight	~180 g
Birth Length	~20 cm
Birth Place	Adventure World, Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan
Current Location	Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Status	Alive
Father	Eimei / Yong Ming (永明, #384)
Mother	Rau Hin (良浜, #511)
Twin Sister	Tou Hin / Tao Hin (桃浜, #945)

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Family & Lineage

The Hama Family

Sakura Hin is a proud member of the legendary Hama Family (浜家族) — the largest overseas panda lineage, founded by Eimei and Rau Hin at Adventure World.

Siblings

Name	Studbook	Born	Relation
Ei Hin (永浜)	—	2008	Older brother
Mei Hin (梅浜)	—	2008	Older sister
Kai Hin (海浜)	782	2010	Older brother
You Hin (阳浜)	—	2010	Older sister
Yu Hin (优浜)	776	2012	Older sister
Sakura Hin (樱浜)	944	2014-12-02	This panda
Tou Hin (桃浜)	945	2014-12-02	Twin sister
Yui Hin (结浜)	1047	2016-09-18	Younger sister
Sai Hin (彩浜)	1154	2018-08-14	Younger sister
Fu Hin (枫浜)	—	2020-11-22	Younger sister

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Appearance & Personality

Trait	Description
Ears	Distinctly large ears — a noticeable feature
Temperament	Calm, gentle, sometimes shy (文静沉稳)
Comparison	Contrasts with her more活泼 twin sister Tou Hin

The twin sisters look so similar that even keepers sometimes struggle to tell them apart! But Sakura Hin’s calm demeanor and Tou Hin’s playful energy are the key distinguishing traits.

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Life Journey

Birth (2014-12-02)

Sakura Hin was born on December 2, 2014 at 11:39 AM at Adventure World in Shirahama, Japan. Her twin sister Tou Hin arrived 33 minutes later at 12:12 PM. Together they weighed approximately 180 grams each — healthy cubs born to experienced mother Rau Hin.

Naming (2015-02-06)

On February 6, 2015, after a public naming contest, the twins received their names:

“樱浜” (Sakura Hin) — Like Japan’s cherry blossoms (sakura), may she bring warmth, love, and happiness to all who see her. A wish for her to grow healthy and magnanimous.

“桃浜” (Tou Hin) — Like peach blossoms (which originated in China), may she be loved by many, carrying wishes for peace and happiness.

First Public Appearance (2015-05-21)

On May 21, 2015, Sakura Hin, Tou Hin, and mother Rau Hin made their first outdoor public appearance at Adventure World’s outdoor exercise yard. NHK captured the moment, showing the pink newborns now transformed into playful black-and-white cubs.

Return to China (2023-02-22)

Announcement

On December 29, 2022, Adventure World announced that Eimei, Sakura Hin, and Tou Hin would be returned to China on February 22, 2023. Sakura Hin and Tou Hin — now of breeding age — were returning to find mates and contribute to the conservation breeding program.

Farewell Ceremony

On February 21, 2023, Adventure World held an emotional farewell ceremony attended by approximately 2,000 Japanese visitors. Staff played a video montage of the pandas’ lives in Japan, and many fans wept as they said goodbye.

Departure

On February 22, 2023, the three pandas departed from Kansai International Airport aboard a charter flight. They arrived at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport at 23:10 Beijing time, and were transported to the Chengdu Research Base for a one-month quarantine period.

Life in Chengdu (2023–Present)

After completing quarantine, Sakura Hin was expected to be publicly unveiled at Chengdu Base by the end of March 2023. As a female of breeding age, she is slated to participate in the conservation breeding program.

In September 2023, during her father Eimei’s 31st birthday celebration at Chengdu Base, a video was shown of Sakura Hin’s life after回国. She appeared healthy, calm, and well-adjusted to her new environment.

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Current Status

Sakura Hin resides at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. She is expected to be matched with a suitable mate as part of the coordinated breeding program, continuing the legacy of the Hama Family in China.