News Brown Bear Engaru Kyu Shirataki, Hokkaido Mar 21, 2026, 02:15 AM

Description

At around 11:15 on March 21, a driver reported seeing one bear on the shoulder of the Asahikawa-Mombetsu Expressway in Kyu-Shirataki, Engaru. No vehicles were involved; police have stepped up patrols after a sighting nearby the previous day and say no traffic restrictions are planned.

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Summary

A driver spotted one bear on the shoulder of the Asahikawa-Mombetsu Expressway in Kyu-Shirataki, Engaru, on the morning of March 21 and reported it. Police, who increased patrols after a nearby sighting the previous day, say no vehicles were affected and no traffic restrictions are planned.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 02:15 AM

Address

Coordinates

43.925599, 143.217864

Sources