Location
Description
In the garden flowerbed of a residence in Maeda 4-jo 8-chome, Teine-ku, Sapporo, approximately 6–7 footprints believed to be bear tracks (about 13 cm wide) were found around 08:00 on May 12. No other traces or damage were confirmed nearby; police, coordinating with Sapporo city, are investigating the tracks and conducting patrols during school commuting hours while urging residents to be cautious.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
Bear-like footprints about 13 cm wide and numbering 6–7 were found in a residential flowerbed in Teine-ku, Sapporo. No injuries or damage have been reported; police and the city are investigating and patrolling during school commuting hours while urging residents to stay alert.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, May 11, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Address
Sapporo, Hokkaido
Coordinates
43.120344, 141.255516
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