Location
Description
In Niikappu Town, Hokkaido, three bear cubs measuring 50–60 cm were sighted in roadside grass by a male driver while driving. There have been no reports of damage to people or buildings.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
3
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Niikappu, Hokkaido
Coordinates
42.362474, 142.318338
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