News 2 Black Bears a chestnut tree in a residential yard in Mitsuwa, Inawashiro Town (one on the tree and one at the base), Fukushima Mar 27, 2026, 09:00 AM
Location
Description
Around 18:00 on March 27, two bears (each about 60 cm long) were sighted in a residential yard in Mitsuwa, Inawashiro Town, Fukushima: one in a chestnut tree and one at its base. No notable damage has been confirmed; police are patrolling by patrol car and warning nearby residents.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, March 27, 2026 at 09:00 AM
Address
a chestnut tree in a residential yard in Mitsuwa, Inawashiro Town (one on the tree and one at the base), Fukushima
Coordinates
37.534391, 140.071282
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