News 2 Brown Bears Takinoue Town, Taki-no-ue plain (along National Route 273), Hokkaido Mar 23, 2026, 07:00 AM

Description

Around 16:00 on March 23, 2026, a driver traveling along National Route 273 in Takinoue Town's Taki-no-ue plain spotted one bear walking in the roadside brush on the left. The witness said it was not a cub; another bear had been seen nearby on March 16, and police have increased patrols.

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Summary

A bear was spotted on the roadside brush along National Route 273 in the Taki-no-ue plain of Takinoue Town at about 16:00 on March 23. The witness said it was not a cub; because another bear was seen in the same area on March 16, police have stepped up patrols and warnings.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 07:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

44.081208, 142.974629

Sources