News Brown Bear Utonai Kita 9-chome, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido Nov 12, 2025, 09:00 AM

Description

On the morning of the 12th, one brown bear was sighted near Utonai Kita 9-chome in Tomakomai City. Nearby elementary and junior high schools had students dismissed together; the bear's movements are unknown and the city plans to monitor school commutes through the 14th.

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Summary

On the morning of the 12th, a single brown bear was spotted near Utonai Kita 9-chome in Tomakomai, prompting nearby elementary and junior high schools to dismiss students at once. The bear's whereabouts remain unknown; the city will continue monitoring school commutes until the 14th.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 09:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

42.691568, 141.688440

Sources