News 2 Brown Bears Rumoi, Hokkaido Apr 22, 2026, 10:50 PM

Description

Around 07:50 on April 23, 2026, a driver spotted two bears believed to be a parent and cub at the roadside in Fujiyama, Rumoi City, Hokkaido (one about 1.5 m long, the other under 1 m). The site was about 40 meters from the nearest house; police say bears were also seen in the same area last week and are warning residents that they may be the same animals.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On the morning of April 23 in Fujiyama, Rumoi City, two brown bears believed to be a mother and cub were seen at the roadside about 40 meters from nearby houses. Police note similar sightings in the area last week and are warning residents the animals may be the same.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:50 PM

Address

Coordinates

43.860895, 141.738562

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