News Brown Bear Sapporo Hitsujigaoka, Hokkaido May 7, 2026, 11:00 AM

Description

On May 7, 2026, shortly before 20:00, a fixed camera set up by the Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute captured one bear in Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira Ward, Sapporo. The bear's size and age are unknown; it was about 600 meters from the Nishioka residential area. Sapporo city warned that bears will become more active during the breeding season.

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Summary

A fixed camera in Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira Ward, Sapporo recorded one bear on the night of May 7. Located about 600 meters from the Nishioka residential area, the city warned residents to take precautions as bears become more active during the breeding season.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

43.010883, 141.412735

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