News Brown Bear Tomakomai, Hokkaido May 5, 2026, 03:00 PM

Description

In Tomakomai City, Hokkaido, an angler spotted a bear on the opposite bank and the animal was captured on camera. Sightings have been increasing during the holiday period, and authorities are warning people to be cautious as encounters can occur at close range.

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

Summary

An angler in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, spotted a bear on the opposite bank and it was recorded on camera. With increased sightings after hibernation and during the holiday period, authorities are urging caution.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

42.631246, 141.603122

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