Location
Description
In Katsuraoka, Otaru City, a resident spotted a bear-like animal running along a residential street in the early hours of November 4. Although there were no reported damages, this marked the seventh sighting since October 27, and police have heightened vigilance during school commute times because an elementary school is nearby.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Address
Katsuraoka, Otaru City, Hokkaido
Coordinates
43.116399, 141.137383
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