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Mount Tokachiporoshiri Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Tokachiporoshiri, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Tokachiporoshiri has seen 8 brown bear sightings on the records, with a recent single bear spotted in Memuro on 2025-09-10 that kept activity low this month. The most recent cluster before that was in Memuro again with sightings on 2025-07-28 and 2025-06-25 where two bears were seen on the latter date.
Activity has been focused around Memuro and Obihiro, with earlier reports in 2024 and multiple reports in 2021 and 2022 from Obihiro locations. The key numbers are 8 total sightings and the recent reports showing single-bear visits in September and July 2025.
Mount Tokachiporoshiri Bear Incident Map
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Tokachiporoshiri
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Tokachiporoshiri?
Mount Tokachiporoshiri has 8 recorded bear incidents in total, but no activity has been reported in the last 30 days. Bear activity varies seasonally, so always check the latest status before hiking or spending time outdoors.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Mount Tokachiporoshiri?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Tokachiporoshiri was on September 10, 2025 in Memuro, 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 Tokachiporoshiri?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Tokachiporoshiri have been concentrated in Obihiro 八千代町西 (3), Memuro (2), Memuro 雄馬別十五線 (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Tokachiporoshiri?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Mount Tokachiporoshiri?
Mount Tokachiporoshiri 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.