News Brown Bear Nakajima Honcho, Muroran, Hokkaido Nov 16, 2025, 09:00 AM

Description

On the morning of November 16, 2025, one bear was confirmed near a residential area in Nakajima Honcho, Muroran. Nearby schools and kindergartens encouraged guardians to drive children, and the city and the Iburi General Subprefectural Bureau urged caution.

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Summary

Amid nationwide increases in bear sightings, one bear was spotted on the morning of November 16 near a residential area in Nakajima Honcho, Muroran, causing concern as parents were urged to drive children to and from school. The city noted sightings this fiscal year are not numerous but warned that a poor acorn crop raises the risk of further appearances and advised residents to check updates frequently.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 09:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

42.357518, 141.012864

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