Mountains & Hiking · Hokkaido
Taketoshi take Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Taketoshi take, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Taketoshi take has recently seen a brown bear at Kitami on April 20, 2026, when a driver on a national highway in Rubeshibe spotted one bear eating what was believed to be a deer by the roadside and called police. That is the clearest fresh sign that bears are still moving through the area and using roadside edges in Kitami.
Most of the activity has been centered in Kitami, with reports clustering there across 2025 and earlier years, while the busiest stretch came in August 2025 with 4 sightings and July 2024 with 4 more. The area has recorded 22 brown bear sightings in all, and the reports have continued to come through late summer and into autumn, with October 2025 and November 2025 each showing 1 sighting.
Taketoshi take Bear Incident Map
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Twenty-one incidents all funneling through Kitami over what looks like less than two years is substantial for a single area.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Taketoshi take
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Taketoshi take?
Taketoshi take has recorded 22 bear incidents in total, with 1 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 Taketoshi take?
The most recent bear sighting in Taketoshi take was on April 20, 2026 in Kitami, Hokkaido, where 1 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Taketoshi take?
Recent bear sightings in Taketoshi take have been concentrated in Kitami (22). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Taketoshi take?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Taketoshi take?
Taketoshi take 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.