News Brown Bear Sunagawa 西九条北六丁目, Hokkaido Apr 16, 2026, 09:00 AM

Description

Shortly before 18:00 on April 16, a woman in her 30s returning home sighted a bear-like animal walking in Hokkō Park (Kitahikari Park), Nishisanjō Kita 10-chōme, Sunagawa, from about 100 meters away and reported it. Police checked the area but found no tracks or damage to buildings; the animal went north and residents have been warned to be cautious.

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Summary

On the evening of April 16 a woman in her 30s spotted a bear-like animal walking in Hokkō Park in Sunagawa from about 100 meters away and reported it. Police found no signs of damage; the animal headed north and residents were advised to stay alert.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 09:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

43.503676, 141.906654

Sources