News 2 Brown Bears Zenkamezawa Junior High School, Hokkaido Feb 10, 2026
Location
Description
On the morning of 10 February 2026, a parent and cub (2 bears) appeared on the grounds of Zenkamezawa Junior High School and reportedly crossed in front of the student entrance. The city reported the sighting to police and the agriculture and fisheries department, coordinated on-site checks with hunters, requested parent pick-ups, arranged school waiting procedures, and shared information with nearby schools.
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
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Address
Zenkamezawa Junior High School, Hokkaido
Coordinates
41.766931, 140.863517
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Comments (1)
Mother and cub at the school entrance itself.
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