Location
Description
Three bear cubs, each about 50–60 cm long, were sighted by a male driver in a grassy area beside a road in Shinhidaka (Shin-Kubetsu) town, Hokkaido. There are 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
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Niikappu, Hokkaido
Coordinates
42.362474, 142.318338
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