Location
Description
Time unknown. Two adult brown bears emerged from the brush directly in front of a hiker. When one approached, the hiker sprayed bear spray and it ran away. On the trail between Taimadake and Anasharidake (exact location unknown). Hiker sighting.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
Official
Date & Time
Monday, July 6, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Higashikawa, Hokkaido
Coordinates
43.694272, 142.848122
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