Location
Description
A single bear that had repeatedly appeared in Esashi Town's central downtown since October was culled on the 5th. The town continues to warn residents to be careful with garbage disposal and other measures, as sightings may increase before hibernation.
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
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Address
Esashi Town (central downtown), Hokkaido
Coordinates
41.869227, 140.127527
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