News Black Bear Hosencho, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Jan 15, 2026, 11:35 AM
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.
Summary
On the morning of the 15th, a juvenile bear was spotted in Hosencho, Yonezawa City, and the city has warned people to be careful when passing through the area. The bear's size has not been confirmed.
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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