News Brown Bear On the JR Nemuro Main Line tracks (near Suminoe 4-chome), Akkeshi Town, Hokkaido Mar 17, 2026, 08:50 AM

Description

Around 17:50 on March 17, a juvenile bear was sighted on the JR Nemuro Main Line tracks near Suminoe 4-chome in Akkeshi Town, Hokkaido. The bear left the tracks when a train approached; no injuries or traces were found, and police are conducting patrols and urging residents to be cautious.

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Summary

On the evening of March 17, a juvenile bear was seen on the JR Nemuro Main Line tracks in Akkeshi Town. The bear left the tracks as a train approached and no injuries were reported; police warn residents to stay alert, noting that earlier snowmelt may be causing earlier-than-usual bear appearances.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 08:50 AM

Address

Coordinates

43.063485, 144.844807

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