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Toyotomi Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Toyotomi, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Toyotomi’s most recent bear report came on April 14, 2026, when a driver on the Toyotomi Sarufutsu road near the Toyotomi Bypass of National Route 40 in Shūtoku, Toyotomi Town, spotted a brown bear about 2 meters long at around 08:15. That sighting kept the bear activity concentrated around the town’s road network and settled edge areas.
Most of the recent attention has centered on Toyotomi Junior High School, where brown bears were reported on November 28, 2025, and again near Nishi Toyotomi the same day, with another report near Fureai Bridge in Toyotomi Higashi 1 on November 26, 2025. Activity was busiest in November 2025 with 4 reports, then October 2025 added 1 more, and Toyotomi has logged 6 brown bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Toyotomi
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Toyotomi?
Toyotomi has recorded 6 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 Toyotomi?
The most recent bear sighting in Toyotomi was on April 13, 2026 in Toyotomi, Hokkaido, where 1 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Toyotomi?
Recent bear sightings in Toyotomi have been concentrated in Toyotomi Junior High School (1), Toyotomi Junior High School (Nishi-Toyotomi) (1), Near Fureai Bridge, Toyotomi Higashi 1, Toyotomi Town (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Toyotomi?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Toyotomi?
Toyotomi 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.