News Brown Bear Nemuro City, Hokkaido Feb 23, 2026, 11:00 PM

Description

At around 08:00 on 24 February 2026, one brown bear was sighted and filmed on the shore of Lake Furen (near Shunkunitai) in Nemuro City, Hokkaido, and a 110 call was made. Reports say the bear had also been seen in the same area the previous day.

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

Summary

A single brown bear was spotted on the shore of Lake Furen (which spans Nemuro City and Betsukai Town) at about 08:00 on February 24, surprising local residents and lodge staff. The bear had also been seen nearby the previous day, and experts warned that milder conditions can wake bears from hibernation, urging precautions such as carrying bear spray when entering the mountains.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 11:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

43.330101, 145.582818

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