Shouichi Kurai Ishikura Inari Jinja

A parent-and-cub bear was reported on the grounds of Zenkamezawa Junior High School; the bears reportedly crossed directly in front of the student entrance. The city reported the sighting to police and the agriculture/forestry department and coordinated on-site checks with hunters.

Zenkamezawa Junior High School, Hokkaido

2 months ago

On the morning of 10 February 2026, a parent and cub (2 bears) appeared on the grounds of Zenkamezawa Junior High School and reportedly crossed in front of the student entrance. The city reported the sighting to police and the agriculture and fisheries department, coordinated on-site checks with hunters, requested parent pick-ups, arranged school waiting procedures, and shared information with nearby schools.

Zenkamezawa Junior High School, Hokkaido

3 months ago

A parent-and-cub bear appeared on the grounds of Zenkamezawa Junior High School and reportedly crossed immediately in front of the students' entrance. The city reported the incident to the police and the agriculture/forestry department (coordinating with hunters) and has implemented measures including requesting parent car pick-ups, holding students at school until guardians arrive, sharing information with nearby schools, and providing guidance on safe commuting.

Zenkamezawa Junior High School, Hokkaido

3 months ago

Around 07:30 on February 5, 2026, footprints about 15 cm wide and smaller overlapping prints were found on the snow at the Senkamezawa Junior High School grounds in Hakodate; police warned it could be a parent-and-child bear pair. Earlier that morning, footprints about 13 cm wide were also found on the premises of a company in Suzuranka-cho, Hakodate, with no injuries reported.

Senkamezawa Junior High School (Hakodate), Hokkaido

3 months ago

Footprint

Hakodate Furukawacho, Hokkaido

3 months ago

Feeding damage.

Hakodate Maiharacho, Hokkaido

8 months ago

Sighted.

Hakodate Ishikuracho, Hokkaido

9 months ago

Hakodate Furukawacho, Hokkaido

2 years ago