News Brown Bear Shunkunitai, Nemuro City, Hokkaido Feb 24, 2026

Description

On the morning of February 24, 2026, one brown bear was sighted on the shore of Lake Furen at Shunkunitai in Nemuro City and a report was made. The same individual was reportedly seen the previous day (February 23).

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

Summary

A brown bear believed to have emerged from hibernation was sighted twice, on February 23 and 24, at Shunkunitai on the shore of Lake Furen in Nemuro City; photographers in the area reported the sightings. The unusually early appearances have drawn surprise from locals and experts, who have issued warnings to stay cautious.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Address

Coordinates

43.280174, 145.425417

Sources