Cities & Towns · Hokkaido
Bibai Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Bibai, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Bibai's latest scare came on October 21, 2025, when 2 brown bears believed to be a mother and cub were seen eating chestnuts in a garden in Bibai City, and reports said they kept roaming the area afterward. The day before, on October 20, 2025, 2 bears near residences in Bibai City were culled after shots were fired under the Police Duties Execution Act, about 4.5 hours after the first sighting.
The busiest spots have been around Bibai City itself, along with Chashinai 1st District, Higashi-Mibai Tokiwa-dai, Garocho Park Street, Nittocho Sumiyoshi, Garocho 3jo, Tohmeicho 3jo 2chome, Tohmeicho, and Minamibibaicho Odori 7chome. Activity peaked in October 2025 with 4 reports, and the area's 21 brown bear sightings show that the pressure has stayed steady across spring and summer before flaring again in autumn.
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Five incidents in October alone, and they're hitting residential neighborhoods like Higashi-Mibai Tokiwa-dai and Chashinai directly.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Bibai
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Bibai?
Bibai has 21 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 Bibai?
The most recent bear sighting in Bibai was on October 21, 2025 in Bibai City, Hokkaido, where 2 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Bibai?
Recent bear sightings in Bibai have been concentrated in Bibai City (2), Bibai 日東町住吉 (2), Bibai 東明三条二丁目 (2). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Bibai?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Bibai?
Bibai 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.