News Brown Bear Fujigaoka Park (near Fujino Shrine), Fujino, Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido Jan 19, 2026, 06:40 AM
Location
Description
Around 15:40 on January 19, a upper elementary school boy walking his dog reported seeing a dark brown, bear-like animal about 1.5 meters long in the bushes near Fujino Shrine in Fujigaoka Park, Minami Ward, Sapporo. Police responded but found no footprints or droppings, and no damage to people or property has been confirmed.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, January 19, 2026 at 06:40 AM
Address
Fujigaoka Park (near Fujino Shrine), Fujino, Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Coordinates
42.956988, 141.303358
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