News 2 Brown Bears Sapporo Hitsujigaoka, Hokkaido May 7, 2026, 10:50 AM

Description

Around 19:50 on May 7, a single bear was recorded by a mounted camera walking in the forested area of Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira Ward, Sapporo. On the night of May 3 there was also a reported bear appearance inside the grounds of a research facility in the same Hitsujigaoka area of Toyohira Ward.

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

Summary

In early May, bear sightings increased in Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira Ward, Sapporo. On the night of May 7 a bear was captured on camera walking through the woods, and a separate appearance was reported on the grounds of a nearby research facility on May 3; sightings in the city are becoming more frequent.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:50 AM

Address

Coordinates

43.010883, 141.412735

Sources