News Brown Bear Sunagawa 東一条北十一丁目, Hokkaido Apr 16, 2026, 08:50 AM

Description

On the evening of April 16, a resident in Sunagawa City, Hokkaido, saw the rear view of a bear-like animal walking north in a park at Nishi 3-jo Kita 10-chome, about 100 meters away. The area is a residential neighborhood and police have increased their vigilance.

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Summary

On the evening of April 16, a resident spotted a bear-like animal walking about 100 meters away in a park in Sunagawa City's Nishi 3-jo Kita 10-chome. Police have stepped up vigilance in the residential area, raising concerns about springtime bear activity in a town that saw many sightings last year.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 08:50 AM

Address

Coordinates

43.504637, 141.906453

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