News Brown Bear Esashi Tazawacho, Hokkaido Apr 12, 2026, 08:30 AM

Description

At around 17:30 on April 12, a roughly 50 cm juvenile bear was spotted beside a town road in Tazawacho, Esashi Town, Hokkaido. Municipal staff and one hunter inspected the site but found no bear or tracks; police have urged residents to be cautious.

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

Summary

On the evening of April 12 a juvenile bear about 50 cm long was seen along a town road in Tazawacho, Esashi. Municipal staff and a hunter — the first such deployment this season — searched the area but did not confirm the bear, and police have warned residents to be careful.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 08:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

41.904215, 140.154983

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