News Brown Bear Fujino 5-jo 8-chome, Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido Nov 2, 2025, 11:40 AM

Description

Around 11:40 on November 2, a roughly 50 cm juvenile bear was spotted in the yard of a residence in Fujino 5-jo 8-chome, Minami-ku, Sapporo, and a resident called emergency services. Hunters and police were dispatched and the bear was reported to have been roaming the area until around 15:00, with multiple calls made.

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Summary

On November 2 a roughly 50 cm juvenile bear appeared in the yard of a home in Fujino 5-jo 8-chome, Minami-ku, Sapporo. Following residents' calls, hunters and police were dispatched; the bear was reported roaming the area into the afternoon and multiple reports prompted continued caution.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 11:40 AM

Address

Coordinates

42.956192, 141.288245

Sources