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Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium has been watching a sharp run of brown bear activity across Sapporo, and the most recent alarm came on May 8, 2026, when a brown bear was reported near 476 Bankei in Chuo Ward, about 280 m northeast of Bankei Hall. On May 7, 2026, bears were also recorded in Hitsujigaoka and Nishino, including camera detections in the forested edge of Toyohira Ward and a sighting at Miyagaoka Park in Nishi Ward.
The busiest ground has been around Hitsujigaoka, Teine, and the residential and park edges of western and southern Sapporo, where people keep running into bears near forest roads, school grounds, and parkland. The pace was highest in October 2025 with 207 incidents, stayed heavy in November 2025 with 106, and then eased through December 2025 with 8, January 2026 with 2, March 2026 with 16, and April 2026 with 13. Across this record, Sapporo has seen 1,755 brown bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium?
Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium has recorded 1,755 bear incidents in total, with 24 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 Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium?
The most recent bear sighting in Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium 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 Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium?
Recent bear sightings in Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium have been concentrated in Sapporo Hitsujigaoka (7), Sapporo Miyanomori (5), Otaru Katsuraokacho (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium?
Activity is elevated. 10 of the 24 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium?
Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium 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.