Shima Matsukawa Sagan Chashi Ato

Around 04:30 on May 20, 2026, a passerby spotted a bear about 1 m long near a golf course in Shimamatsu, Kitahiroshima; responding police officers also saw a similarly sized bear on a city road near the adjacent Kitahiroshima Natural Forest Campground. The city closed the campground for this weekend and city staff and the hunters' association are investigating.

Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido

1 month ago

Bear sighting information 2023-7: On July 20, 2023 (Thursday), around 6:15, there was a sighting of an animal that looked like a bear.

Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido

2 years ago

Bear sighting information 2023-4: On June 2, 2023 (Friday), around 5:15 PM, there was a sighting that a bear ran southward (toward Shimatsuzawa).

Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido

3 years ago

Bear sighting information 2023-3: On June 2, 2023 (Friday), around 4:10 PM, there was a bear sighting.

Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido

3 years ago

Bear sighting information 2023-2: On June 2, 2023 (Friday), around 4:00 PM, there was a bear sighting.

Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido

3 years ago

Bear sighting information 2023-1: On June 2, 2023 (Friday), around 12:30 PM, there was a bear sighting.

Kitahiroshima 里見町五丁目, Hokkaido

3 years ago

Eniwa Shimamatsuzawa, Hokkaido

3 years ago