News Brown Bear Sudaremai, Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido Aug 8, 2025, 07:40 PM

Description

Around 04:40 on the 9th, a bear was sighted near Sudaremai in Minami Ward, Sapporo, according to the Sapporo Minami Police. No injuries or damage were reported, and authorities noted the sighting may later be determined not to have been a bear.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

Early on August 9, a bear was reported near Sudaremai in Minami Ward, Sapporo, and the Sapporo Minami Police issued a notice. There have been no reports of injuries or damage, and authorities cautioned the sighting may later be found not to have involved a bear.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 07:40 PM

Address

Coordinates

42.895539, 141.256011

Sources