Mountains & Hiking · Hokkaido
Mount Meakan Brown Bear Incidents
Brown Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.
Latest Bear Activity in Mount Meakan
Mount Meakan had a Brown Bear report in Kushiro on July 8, 2026. There were 2 incidents in the past 30 days, with no new reports in the past 7 days. Activity is not increasing, but there are still reports within the month. Recent reports include Ashoro and Kushiro. The area has 21 recorded incidents in total.
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Mount Meakan Bear Incident Map
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Ashoro's been getting hit hard in just the last few months with three separate incidents, two of them captures in farmland within a week of each other in late September.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Meakan
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Meakan?
Mount Meakan has recorded 21 bear incidents in total, with 2 reported in the last 30 days and 0 in the last 7 days. These reports are compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions, and can be viewed on the incident map.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Mount Meakan?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Meakan was on July 7, 2026 in Kushiro, Hokkaido, where 1 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Meakan?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Meakan have been concentrated in Ashoro (9), Kushiro 阿寒町シアンヌ (4), Kushiro 阿寒町阿寒湖温泉六丁目 (3). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Meakan?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 2 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Mount Meakan?
Mount Meakan is home to brown bears (Ussuri brown bear), which can weigh up to 500kg and are found only in Hokkaido. They are active from spring through autumn. Always carry bear bells and bear spray when hiking.