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Former Kazama Residence "Heishindō"

59 bear incidents recorded · Last sighted 5 months ago

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Daitocho, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata
News

Around 20:10 on December 15, one bear was sighted in Daitocho, Tsuruoka City, observed moving from the Daitocho 17 block toward the Central Children's Center. The bear was estimated to be about 80 cm long; its subsequent whereabouts are unknown and the city has urged caution.

Daitocho, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata

5 months ago
Tsuruoka 苗津町, Yamagata
Official

December 15, 8:10 PM (Daitō-chō, Tsuruoka-shi)

Tsuruoka 苗津町, Yamagata

5 months ago
Higashi area of Shimonagawa Village, Tsuruoka City (near National Route 112), Yamagata, Yamagata
News

A single bear was sighted near National Route 112 in the Higashi area of Shimonagawa Village, Tsuruoka City; its body length is estimated at about 1.2 meters. The city reports the bear ran toward the Bonji River area, and because there are houses and restaurants nearby the municipality is urging caution.

Higashi area of Shimonagawa Village, Tsuruoka City (near National Route 112), Yamagata, Yamagata

5 months ago
Tsuruoka 柳田, Yamagata
Official

November 27, 10:45 (Inao 1-chome, Tsuruoka City)

Tsuruoka 柳田, Yamagata

6 months ago
News

Around 06:45 on November 17, 2025, a male bear cub about 70 cm long was observed in a residential yard in Inao 1-chome, Tsuruoka City, climbing a persimmon tree; the city carried out an emergency cull of the same individual. It is believed to be the same bear that was sighted at the same tree on the afternoon of the 16th.

Inao 1-chome, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata

6 months ago
Tsuruoka 朝暘町, Yamagata
Official

November 15, 18:15 (鶴岡市切添町)

Tsuruoka 朝暘町, Yamagata

6 months ago
News

At a car dealership in Midori-cho, Tsuruoka City, the glass of the vestibule door was found broken around 09:00. Bear hair and footprints were found nearby, and the city is investigating the damage as likely caused by a bear.

Midori-cho, Tsuruoka City (car dealership), Yamagata

6 months ago
Official

November 5, 7:40 (Chojamachi, Tsuruoka City)

Tsuruoka 長者町, Yamagata

6 months ago

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