News Brown Bear Sapporo Miyanomori 1-jo 17-chome, Hokkaido Apr 18, 2026, 03:40 PM

Description

At around 00:40 on the 19th, a resident spotted one brown bear near Miyanomori 2-jo 17-chome in Chuo Ward, Sapporo, and reported it to the Nishi Police Station. Police and the city have warned local residents and are conducting patrols timed to school commuting hours.

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Summary

In the early hours of April 19 a brown bear was spotted near homes in Miyanomori, Chuo Ward, Sapporo. Following residents' reports, police and city authorities issued warnings and conducted patrols timed to students' commutes. Additional sightings near a hospital and other locations prompted continued vigilance in the area.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 03:40 PM

Address

Coordinates

43.043918, 141.291134

Sources