News Brown Bear Sapporo Miyanomori 1-jo 17-chome, Hokkaido Apr 18, 2026, 03:40 PM
Location
Description
A single bear believed to be a brown bear was sighted near the forest by Miyanomori in Chuo Ward, Sapporo; it was reported to have been about 10 meters from a residence. The bear moved back into the forest afterward, and no injuries or damage were reported. Police and city authorities conducted patrols and a trace inspection and warned local residents to stay alert.
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
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 03:40 PM
Address
Sapporo Miyanomori 1-jo 17-chome, Hokkaido
Coordinates
43.044376, 141.292184
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