News Black Bear Yamashita Elementary School (Yamamoto Town), Miyagi Nov 30, 2025, 03:00 PM

Description

In December 2025, the town of Yamamoto captured one bear that had appeared in the woodland. The town distributed about 780 bear bells to all elementary and junior high schools and incoming students, and Mayor Shinichi Hashimoto handed them to student representatives at Yamashita Elementary School.

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Summary

After capturing the town's first bear in December 2025, Yamamoto Town distributed about 780 bear bells to all elementary and junior high schools and incoming students to ease concerns and boost safety on commuting routes. Mayor Hashimoto presented the bells at Yamashita Elementary School, and prefectural officials warned residents to stay alert as warmer weather could increase encounters.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.969527, 140.874236

Sources