Location
Description
In Noboribetsu City a driver spotted a bear about 2 m long crossing a road and ran to a police box to report it. The bear appeared roughly 150 m from the nearest house, and police are warning local residents to be cautious.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
A roughly 2-meter bear was seen crossing a road in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido; the driver who witnessed it reported to a nearby police box. The animal appeared about 150 meters from the closest residence, and police are urging people in the area to stay alert.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Noboribetsu, Hokkaido
Coordinates
42.412791, 141.106606
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