News Brown Bear Takuyu Nishi-machi 3-chome, Tomakomai, Hokkaido Jan 19, 2026, 12:30 PM

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.

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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

Coordinates

42.668215, 141.668359

Sources