Location
Description
Two bears were reportedly sighted near an elementary school in Shakotan Town, but hunters refused to deploy and no traces were 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
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, October 31, 2025
Address
Shakotan Town, Hokkaido
Coordinates
43.298745, 140.598059
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