Location
Description
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.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Address
Hosencho, Yonezawa City, Yamagata
Coordinates
37.883729, 140.119330
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