News Brown Bear Utonai Kita 12-chome, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido Jan 15, 2026, 10:00 PM

Description

On the night of January 15, bear-like footprints were found in the snow on a sidewalk in Utonai Kita 12-chome, Tomakomai City, by someone walking their dog; three prints were found, the largest about 14 cm wide. The site was about 10 meters from a residential area, there were no other traces or sightings nearby, and police have stepped up patrols.

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Summary

On the night of January 15, bear tracks in the snow were found near a residential area in Tomakomai City during a dog walk, alarming residents and police. Three prints were found, the largest about 14 cm wide, and the location was only about 10 meters from houses. No sightings have been reported, but police have increased patrols.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

42.685152, 141.681953

Sources