News Brown Bear Sapporo Hitsujigaoka, Hokkaido May 13, 2026, 10:30 AM
Location
Description
On the night of May 13, 2026, a camera near the Hokkaido Agricultural Research Center in Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira Ward, Sapporo captured the same brown bear once around 19:30 and again around 21:30. The bear is estimated at about 1.2–1.3 meters long; it was also filmed on May 7 at the same area, and Sapporo city is urging residents to strictly follow garbage disposal rules.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
A camera near a research facility in Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira Ward, Sapporo recorded one brown bear twice on the night of May 13. The animal, about 1.2–1.3 meters long and likely the same individual filmed on May 7, has prompted city warnings to secure garbage and be vigilant against bear incursions.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Address
Sapporo Hitsujigaoka, Hokkaido
Coordinates
43.008491, 141.411396
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