News Brown Bear Nobuka, Urakawa (Hokkaido), Hokkaido Nov 6, 2025, 10:00 PM

Description

On the night of the 6th in Nobuka, Urakawa (Hokkaido), a passenger car was rammed head-on by a large bear, damaging the hood. The driver was uninjured, and the next day two bears believed to be a mother and cub were spotted nearby, prompting increased police vigilance.

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Summary

On the night of November 6 in Nobuka, Urakawa, a large bear charged a passing car, denting its hood; the driver was unharmed. The racetrack stable where the driver worked has tightened night-time safety measures. The following day two bears thought to be a mother and cub were seen nearby, leading to heightened vigilance across the town.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

42.168615, 142.768454

Sources