Shortly after 10:30 AM on the 24th, a woman in her 60s who was cycling on the municipal road spotted a bear inside the property of an abandoned house and reported it to the police.
The bear sighted was alone, measuring less than 1 meter in length, and is believed to be a cub.
At the time, the bear was digging a hole. When the woman noticed the bear and let out a surprised shout, the bear also became startled and fled into the forest.
The location is about 200 meters from residential homes, and police are urging caution.
Engaru Police Station
The Engaru Police Station is a local law enforcement facility located in the town of Engaru, Hokkaido, Japan. While it serves a vital role in the community, it is most historically significant for its connection to the 12th-century exile of the shogun Minamoto no Yoshitsune, a legendary samurai hero who, according to local folklore, passed through the Engaru area.
Hokkaido
Hokkaido is Japan’s northernmost and second-largest island, historically inhabited by the indigenous Ainu people before significant Japanese settlement began during the Meiji Restoration in the late 19th century. Today, it is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes, including national parks, volcanic hot springs, and world-class ski resorts, as well as its distinct seasonal climate and agricultural production.
Ikutahara Iwato
Ikutahara Iwato is a sacred Shinto site in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, believed to be the cave where the sun goddess Amaterasu hid herself, plunging the world into darkness. According to legend, the other gods lured her out, restoring light to the world, making it a foundational place in Japanese mythology. Today, it remains an important place of worship and pilgrimage.
