EDITORIALS
Even animals like that! A collection of Hokkaido's typical "Beware of Animals" signs.
Deer" often appear in the early morning and evening
First of all, there is the classic deer that is typical of Hokkaido. While most people may think of the deer of Nara, the Ezo sika deer is the most familiar to the people of Hokkaido.
Of the seven species of Japanese deer in Japan, the Ezo sika is the largest, and has caused problems such as damage to agriculture, intrusion and jumping out onto roads, and collisions with cars. The number of traffic accidents caused by Ezo sika deer in Hokkaido reached 4,480 (in 2022), and the number is increasing every year. If you see this sign while driving, be more careful.
Never approach a "bear.
There are two species of bears in Japan, the black bear and the brown bear. The brown bear, which lives in Hokkaido, is large and strong and is the largest land creature in Japan. Recently, they are often sighted in human settlements, and agricultural damage and human injuries are on the rise. They are probably the number one wild animal you do not want to encounter if at all possible. If you see one, never approach it.
Representative of the Dairy Kingdom "Cows
This is the representative of Hokkaido, the dairy kingdom. There are several municipalities in Hokkaido that have more cows than population, and these signs are often seen on roads in the eastern part of Hokkaido, where dairy farming is thriving. Like the cows, there are various designs, and they make us feel relaxed while driving.
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