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Yamagataken Ryuubei Sawa Koujou Kan Koutougakkou

山形県立米沢興譲館高等学校

85 bear incidents recorded · Last sighted 4 months ago

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Yonezawa Torimachi 2-chome, Yamagata
Official

Environment: farmland / Size: juvenile

Yonezawa Torimachi 2-chome, Yamagata

4 months ago
News

At around 11:35 a.m. on January 15, 2026, a single juvenile bear was sighted in Hosencho, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. The bear's body length is unknown, and the city has urged caution when passing through the area.

Hosencho, Yonezawa City, Yamagata

4 months ago
Yonezawa Torimachi 2-chome, Yamagata
Official

Environment: snow disposal site / Size: juvenile

Yonezawa Torimachi 2-chome, Yamagata

4 months ago
Yonezawa Hosenmachi, Yamagata
Official

Environment: around human habitation / Size: juvenile

Yonezawa Hosenmachi, Yamagata

4 months ago
Minamihara Yokobori-cho, Yonezawa City, Yamagata
News

At around 07:40 on November 27, 2025, one bear was sighted climbing a persimmon tree in Minamihara Yokobori-cho, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. The city and the hunters' association are maintaining vigilance and are considering measures, including emergency culling.

Minamihara Yokobori-cho, Yonezawa City, Yamagata

6 months ago
Yonezawa Minamihara-Yokoborimachi, Yamagata
Official

November 25, 12:00 (米沢市笹野)

Yonezawa Minamihara-Yokoborimachi, Yamagata

6 months ago
Minamihara Yokobori-cho, Yonezawa City, Yamagata
News

Around noon on the 25th, a bear was sighted climbing a walnut tree in Minamihara Yokobori-cho, Yonezawa City. Authorities are maintaining a watch in the area.

Minamihara Yokobori-cho, Yonezawa City, Yamagata

6 months ago
Minamihara Sasanomachi, Yonezawa, Yamagata
News

Around 13:00 on the 23rd, an adult bear about 85 cm long was seen near residences in Minamihara Sasanomachi, Yonezawa, and was observed up a persimmon tree. After it lingered and wandered near houses, the city ordered an emergency cull, and a hunter from the hunting association shot and killed the bear around 16:00.

Minamihara Sasanomachi, Yonezawa, Yamagata

6 months ago

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