News Brown Bear Sapporo Hitsujigaoka, Hokkaido May 3, 2026, 01:00 PM
Location
Description
On the night of May 3, 2026, a camera installed by Sapporo captured one brown bear inside the Hokkaido Agricultural Research Center in Yōgakyū, Toyohira Ward, Sapporo. The city inspected the site on May 4 but found no traces of the bear and judged it unlikely that the animal regularly approaches inhabited areas.
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Summary
On the night of May 3 a Sapporo city camera recorded one brown bear at the Hokkaido Agricultural Research Center in Yōgakyū, Toyohira Ward. The city investigated on May 4, found no bear traces, and says it is unlikely the animal is routinely approaching residential areas while maintaining vigilance.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 01:00 PM
Address
Sapporo Hitsujigaoka, Hokkaido
Coordinates
43.008491, 141.411396
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