News Brown Bear Chitose, Hokkaido May 8, 2026, 03:00 PM

Description

On May 9, 2026, one bear was sighted in Suimeikyo, Chitose City, Hokkaido. Authorities had also confirmed a bear the previous day nearby, and vigilance has been increased.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

A bear was seen on May 9 in Suimeikyo near Lake Shikotsu in Chitose City. Authorities had also spotted a bear the day before, and local officials have stepped up precautions.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

42.796543, 141.462851

Sources