News Brown Bear Ikku 5-sen, Takinoue Town, Hokkaido Mar 24, 2026, 11:30 PM

Description

At around 08:30 on March 25, 2026, one bear was sighted at Ikku 5-sen in Takinoue Town, Hokkaido. The vicinity also had a sighting of one bear on March 23 at around 16:00 along Route 273 in Takinoue Harano, and police and the town have increased patrols and warnings.

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Summary

Bear sightings have been reported repeatedly in Takinoue Town. One bear was confirmed at Ikku 5-sen at 08:30 on March 25, and another sighting occurred along Route 273 in Takinoue Harano on March 23; residents and travelers are being urged to stay alert.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 11:30 PM

Address

Coordinates

44.176630, 143.059709

Sources