News Brown Bear Fujigaoka Park (near Fujino Shrine), Fujino, Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido Jan 19, 2026, 06:40 AM

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.

Summary

On the afternoon of January 19, an elementary school boy walking his dog spotted a dark brown, approximately 1.5-meter-long bear-like animal near Fujigaoka Park in Sapporo's Minami Ward and called the police. Officers found no traces and no damage was reported; the city and related agencies plan a site investigation and patrols have been increased while residents are urged to be cautious.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 06:40 AM

Address

Coordinates

42.956988, 141.303358

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