2026-08

Rental Locations

The Hokkaido East Trail’s Mail-Order Bear Spray and Bear Canister Rental

The Doto Trail Club ships bear spray and bear canisters to your accommodation along the Hokkaido East Trail — no rental counter required. Pricing and how it works.
2026.08.26
Rental Locations
Encounter & Field Knowledge

How to Read Hokkaido’s Official Bear Activity Sites (Even If You Don’t Read Japanese)

Two official Japanese-language sites track bear activity across Hokkaido's mountains. Here's how to read the caution levels and reports before you hike.
2026.08.26
Encounter & Field Knowledge
Buying Guide

Buying Bear Spray in Hokkaido: What to Know Before You Order

Bear spray can't fly with you. Here's where to buy it in Hokkaido, and why only one carrier will ship it to you locally.
2026.08.24
Buying Guide
Rental Locations

Shiretoko’s Four Bear Spray Rental Counters, Compared

Where to rent bear spray in Shiretoko — four counters run by the Shiretoko Nature Foundation, compared by location, price, and trailhead.
2026.08.24
Rental Locations
Bear Safety Basics

Bear Safety in Hokkaido: Complete Guide for Hikers

Where to rent or buy bear spray in Hokkaido, and what to do if you see a bear — a complete guide for hikers, updated for 2026.
2026.08.24
Bear Safety Basics