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Nishino Shirakaba

西野しらかば

31 bear incidents recorded · Last sighted 2 weeks ago

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Sapporo Nishino, Hokkaido
News

Around 17:30 on May 7, a cub-like bear was sighted at Miyagaoka Park in Nishi-no, Nishi Ward, Sapporo; city officials checked the site but found no traces. The witness was about 50 meters away, so police treated it as a "bear-like" sighting and increased patrols while urging caution.

Sapporo Nishino, Hokkaido

2 weeks ago
Sapporo Nishino, Hokkaido
Official

[No.6] Thursday, May 7, 2026: No. Date: [No.6] Thursday, May 7, 2026 Description: Location: Near 290 Nishino, Nishi-ku (on the lawn area of Miyagaoka Park) [The pin on the map indicates the surrounding area] Details: Sighted an animal believed to be a brown bear (Higuma) Address: https://www.city.sapporo.jp/kurashi/animal/choju/kuma/syutsubotsu/#no2654

Sapporo Nishino, Hokkaido

2 weeks ago
Official

No. 301: Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025. Description: Location: Nishi Ward, Nishino 6-jo 3-chome 2-ban vicinity. The pin on the map shows the surrounding area. Content: A bear that appeared to be Higuma (brown bear) was sighted (two bears). Link: https://www.city.sapporo.jp/kurashi/animal/choju/kuma/syutsubotsu/#no2579

Sapporo Nishino 6-jo 3-chome, Hokkaido

7 months ago
News

Two juvenile brown bears were repeatedly seen in a park in Nishino, Nishi Ward; the city implemented an emergency shooting and two bears were culled.

Sumire Park, Nishino, Nishi Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido

7 months ago
Official

No. 296: Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025. Description: Location: Nishi Ward, Nishino 8-jo 9-chome 11 vicinity (within Nishino Sumire Park). The pin on the map indicates the surrounding area. Content: Brown bear sighted (two bears). Link: https://www.city.sapporo.jp/kurashi/animal/choju/kuma/syutsubotsu/#no2571

Sapporo Nishino 8-jo 9-chome, Hokkaido

7 months ago
Official

No. 289: Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Description: Location: Nishi Ward, Nishino 8-jo 9-chome 11 vicinity (near Nishino Sumire Park). The pin on the map indicates the surrounding area. Content: Brown bear sighted (two bears). Link: https://www.city.sapporo.jp/kurashi/animal/choju/kuma/syutsubotsu/#no2569

Sapporo Nishino 8-jo 9-chome, Hokkaido

7 months ago
Official

No. 287: Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Description: Location: Nishi Ward, Nishino 3-jo 9-chome 5 vicinity (near the intersection of Kita 1 Jo Miyanosawa Street and Nishino/Miyanosawa/Tonodori), with additional sightings around 1:58 AM near Nishino 4-jo 3-chome 9 and 2:45 AM near Nishino 290-banchi. The pin on the map indicates the surrounding area. Content: Brown bear sighted. Link: https://www.city.sapporo.jp/kurashi/animal/choju/kuma/syutsubotsu/#no2566

Sapporo Nishino 3-jo 9-chome, Hokkaido

7 months ago
Official

No. 242: Sunday, October 12, 2025. Description: Location: Nishi Ward, Nishino 4-jo 10-chome 2 vicinity (on a road about 30 m southwest of Nishino Central Yamabato Park). The pin on the map indicates the surrounding area. Content: Brown bear sighted. Link: https://www.city.sapporo.jp/kurashi/animal/choju/kuma/syutsubotsu/#no2520

Sapporo Nishino, Hokkaido

7 months ago

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