News 3 Black Bears Nasushiobara, Tochigi Apr 14, 2026, 05:00 AM

Description

On April 14, 2026 at around 14:00, there were three reports of bear sightings by residents and passersby in Itamuro, Nasushiobara City, near Otome Falls in Tochigi Prefecture; in each sighting a bear about 1.1–1.5 m long was observed. It is unclear whether they were the same individual, and police warned the public as bears begin to be active after emerging from hibernation.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On the afternoon of April 14, multiple bear sightings were reported around the Otome Falls tourist spot in Nasushiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture, with three reports received. Police warned residents as bears resume activity after hibernation.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

3

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 05:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.066900, 139.937647

Sources