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Nakajima Park Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Nakajima Park, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Nakajima Park is seeing the sharpest warning come from Sapporo Hitsujigaoka, where a brown bear was captured by a camera inside the Hokkaido Agricultural Research Center on May 3, 2026, and another bear was recorded in the forested area of Hitsujigaoka on May 7, 2026 at 19:50. In the same run of reports, Sapporo Nishino logged a cub like sighting at Miyagaoka Park on May 7, 2026 at 17:30, while Sapporo Teine Tomioka had bear like animals reported near Teine Junior High School on May 5, 2026 around 19:25 and 19:30.
The heaviest pressure has been around Hitsujigaoka, Nishino, Teine Tomioka, and Bankei, with activity clustering along forest edges, park grounds, and roads near neighborhood schools and halls. The broader pattern has been busiest in October 2025 with 195 incidents and November 2025 with 83, then easing into April 2026 with 13 and March 2026 with 16; across this area, 1,675 brown bear sightings have been recorded overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Nakajima Park
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Nakajima Park?
Nakajima Park has recorded 1,675 bear incidents in total, with 23 reported in the last 30 days and 10 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 Nakajima Park?
The most recent bear sighting in Nakajima Park was on May 7, 2026 in Sapporo Bankei, Hokkaido, where 1 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Nakajima Park?
Recent bear sightings in Nakajima Park have been concentrated in Sapporo Hitsujigaoka (6), Sapporo Makomanai (6), Sapporo Miyanomori (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Nakajima Park?
Activity is elevated. 10 of the 23 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Nakajima Park?
Nakajima Park 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.