
News Brown Bear Takuyu Nishi-machi 3-chome, Tomakomai, Hokkaido Jan 19, 2026, 12:30 PM
Location
Description
Around 21:30 on January 19, in a residential area of Takuyu Nishi-machi 3-chome, Tomakomai, a woman in her 50s who was clearing snow reported seeing a bear-like animal about 1 meter long walking on all fours eastward about 30 meters away and called emergency services. Police patrolled the area but did not find the animal; they have stepped up vigilance around an elementary school located about 50 meters from the sighting.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the night of January 19 in a residential area of Takuyu Nishi-machi, Tomakomai, a woman clearing snow reported seeing a roughly one-meter-long, bear-like animal walking on all fours and alerted authorities. Police conducted patrols but did not confirm the animal and have increased vigilance around a nearby elementary school.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, January 19, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Address
Takuyu Nishi-machi 3-chome, Tomakomai, Hokkaido
Coordinates
42.668215, 141.668359
Comments (1)
January 19 in a residential zone, 30 meters out. That's risky timing.
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