News Brown Bear Nishi Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido Jan 7, 2026

Description

A man was attacked by a brown bear in a park in Nishi Ward, Sapporo. Within a week after the incident, there were 38 bear sighting reports in Sapporo—about eight times the number for the same period last year. The control team leader said acorns are almost absent.

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Summary

After a man was attacked by a brown bear in a park in Nishi Ward, Sapporo, the city recorded 38 bear sightings within a week—about eight times the number from the same period last year. The control team leader on duty immediately after the incident said that acorns are truly scarce.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Address

Coordinates

43.079695, 141.287864

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