News 2 Brown Bears Kitami Tokoro-cho-Kyoritsu, Hokkaido Apr 21, 2026, 03:00 PM

Description

There have been repeated sightings of bears or bear-like animals in the urban area of Tokoro, Kitami City. The Tokoro branch office issued warnings via disaster radio, and local schools are hastening safety measures such as transporting children to the community center, enforcing group movement, and advising caution near waterways.

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

Summary

There have been multiple bear sightings in the urban area of Tokoro, Kitami City, prompting the local office to issue warnings by disaster radio. Schools are acting quickly to protect children—providing transport to the community center, ensuring group movement, and warning about waterways. Officials note they have not previously heard of sightings in residential areas and are urging caution.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

44.085016, 144.020221

Sources