News Brown Bear Oshamanbe, Hokkaido Apr 18, 2026, 09:00 PM

Description

A resident man spotted a bear about 1.5 meters long in a grass field in Chayagawa, Oshamanbe Town at around 6:00 AM on the 19th and reported it to Yakumo Police via the town. Police officers, town staff and hunters who arrived on the scene are responding, including digging holes.

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Summary

At around 6:00 AM on April 19 a resident found a bear about 1.5 meters long in a grass field in Chayagawa, Oshamanbe Town and reported it to Yakumo Police via the town. Police, town staff and hunters are responding at the scene.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 09:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

42.465824, 140.251556

Sources