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Oshamambe Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Oshamambe, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Oshamambe had a close call in Chayagawa on April 19, 2026, when a resident man spotted one brown bear about 1.5 meters long in a grass field around 6:00 AM and reported it through the town to the police. That kind of sighting near settled ground fits the recent pattern, with repeated reports coming from Toyotsu, Kunnui, Hirasato, Kurioka, and Tomino.
The busiest stretch has been November 2025, when activity jumped to 14 reports, after October 2025 with 9 and September 2025 with 5. Oshamambe has recorded 121 brown bear sightings overall, and the recent run of reports shows the bears turning up in both residential edges and nearby open country.
Oshamambe Bear Incident Map
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11月4日と11月17日に北斗市で集中してるけど、わずか数日の間にこんなに報告が重なるのは珍しいな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Oshamambe
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Oshamambe?
Oshamambe has recorded 121 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 Oshamambe?
The most recent bear sighting in Oshamambe was on April 18, 2026 in Oshamanbe, Hokkaido, where 1 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Oshamambe?
Recent bear sightings in Oshamambe have been concentrated in Oshamambe Toyotsu (18), Oshamambe Bihata (16), Oshamambe Kunnui (13). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Oshamambe?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Oshamambe?
Oshamambe 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.