Location
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.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 08:30 AM
Address
Esashi Tazawacho, Hokkaido
Coordinates
41.904215, 140.154983
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