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Kushiro Town Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kushiro Town, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Kushiro Town’s most recent bear report came on September 23, 2025 in Kushiro 鳥通東二丁目, where a juvenile brown bear about 1.0 m long walked along a town road around 17:30. Just days earlier, on September 19, two more encounters were logged on National Route 391 in Toridori Nishi 9-chome and in Kushiro 鳥通西七丁目, both involving a mother bear with cubs near the road.
The activity is heaviest in Kushiro itself, with repeated sightings along roads, farmland, and forest edges in places such as 緑六丁目, 上別保原野, and 遠野. Reports peak in June with 8 incidents, and the wider picture shows 35 brown bear sightings overall in Kushiro Town, with July 2024 also standing out at 7 incidents.
Kushiro Town Bear Incident Map
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津別町だけで6月から9月に集中して12件も報告されてるって、ずいぶん多くないか。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kushiro Town
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kushiro Town?
Kushiro Town has 35 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 Kushiro Town?
The most recent bear sighting in Kushiro Town was on September 23, 2025 in Kushiro 鳥通東二丁目, Hokkaido, where 1 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kushiro Town?
Recent bear sightings in Kushiro Town have been concentrated in Kushiro (13), Kushiro 字上別保原野 (2), Kushiro 字遠野 (2). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kushiro Town?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Kushiro Town?
Kushiro Town 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.