News Brown Bear Kawayu Junior High School, Hokkaido Mar 18, 2026, 10:30 PM

Description

On the morning of March 19, footprints about 14 cm wide were found on the grounds of Kawayu Junior High School in Teshikaga, Hokkaido. The tracks are believed to be from an adult bear and include different and older prints, suggesting repeated visits near the school; there is a nearby river and the bear may be coming to drink, so the school has asked parents to drive students and remains on alert.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On the morning of March 19, footprints about 14 cm wide from a suspected adult bear were found on the grounds of Kawayu Junior High School in Teshikaga. With tracks indicating repeated visits and a nearby river that the bear may be using for water, the school has asked parents to drive their children and is maintaining heightened vigilance.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:30 PM

Address

Coordinates

43.620076, 144.486029

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