News Brown Bear Kawayu Junior High School (Teshikaga), Hokkaido Mar 19, 2026

Description

On the morning of March 19, 2026, bear footprints about 14 cm wide were found on the grounds of Kawayu Junior High School in Teshikaga, Hokkaido. The prints are believed to be from an adult bear; the presence of both newer and older prints in different directions suggests repeated visits, possibly to drink from a nearby river, and the school has asked parents to drive students and is maintaining heightened vigilance.

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

Summary

In the morning at Kawayu Junior High School in Teshikaga, bear tracks about 14 cm wide believed to be from an adult were found on the school grounds, prompting ongoing precautions. Because tracks of different ages and directions suggest repeated visits—possibly to drink from a nearby river—the school has asked parents to drive students and is taking measures to ensure safety.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Address

Coordinates

43.620076, 144.486029

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