News Brown Bear Tomakomai City, Hokkaido Nov 12, 2025, 07:20 AM

Description

On 2025-11-12, a brown bear about 1.5 m long was sighted in brush near Utonai Kita 9-chome in Tomakomai City at around 07:20 by a woman walking her dog; the same animal is believed to have been seen later that evening crossing National Route 36 at about 18:30 by a motorist. No human or property damage has been reported, and police and hunters are patrolling the area and using drones to track the bear.

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Summary

On November 12 a roughly 1.5‑meter brown bear was seen in brush near homes in Tomakomai City in the early morning, and was later observed crossing National Route 36 that evening. Following residents' reports, police and hunters restricted traffic, patrolled the area and used drones to track the animal. No injuries or damage have been reported.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 07:20 AM

Address

Coordinates

42.631246, 141.603122

Sources