Location
Description
At around 11:45 AM on May 16, 2026, a driver spotted three bear cubs about 50–60 cm long at the roadside in Asahi, Niikappu Town, Hokkaido. The nearest house is about 200 m away; there have been no reports of adult bears, human injuries, or property damage, and police are conducting patrols.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
3
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 02:45 AM
Address
Niikappu, Hokkaido
Coordinates
42.403326, 142.346322
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