Named for a mountain in eastern Hokkaido {see planet (3720)}, 1545 meters high and known as “Japan’s Matterhorn”. It is in the Shiretoko {see planet (3867)} range, part of the Chishima volcanic belt. (M 25977) _ _.
Avastatud: 10-9-1988 Avastamiskoht: Kitami Avastajad: Endate, K., Watanabe, K.