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Asahikawa Brown Bear Incidents
Brown Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.
Latest Bear Activity in Asahikawa
Asahikawa had a Brown Bear report in Asahikawa Higashi Asahikawacho Sakuraoka on June 11, 2026. There were 19 incidents in the past 30 days, including 2 in the past 7 days. Reports are down from the previous week, but recent activity remains. Recent reports are spread across Asahikawa, Asahikawa Higashi Asahikawacho Sakuraoka, and Asahikawa 東旭川町豊田. The area has 343 recorded incidents in total.
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新十津川町に集中してるんだな、11月だけで6件以上報告されてる。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Asahikawa
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Asahikawa?
Asahikawa has recorded 343 bear incidents in total, with 19 reported in the last 30 days and 2 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 Asahikawa?
The most recent bear sighting in Asahikawa was on June 10, 2026 in Asahikawa Higashi Asahikawacho Sakuraoka, Hokkaido, where 1 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Asahikawa?
Recent bear sightings in Asahikawa have been concentrated in Asahikawa 東旭川町瑞穂 (11), Asahikawa 東旭川町米原 (9), Asahikawa 神居町西丘 (9). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Asahikawa?
Activity has slowed. 2 incidents in the last 7 days, 19 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Asahikawa?
Asahikawa 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.