News Black Bear Ashikaga 巴町, Tochigi Apr 17, 2026, 09:30 AM

Description

Around 18:30 on April 17, 2026, a bear believed to be an Asiatic black bear (tsukinowaguma) was sighted at Orihime Park in Tomoecho, Ashikaga City. The report was based on Ashikaga City's official X account; the sighting occurred in an urban area near Orihime Shrine and the city hall.

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

Summary

On the evening of April 17 a bear believed to be an Asiatic black bear was seen near Orihime Park in Tomoecho, Ashikaga City, and the city issued a warning via its official X account. Because the sighting was close to Orihime Shrine and the city hall in an urban area, people in the vicinity are advised to remain alert.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 09:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.341851, 139.445777

Sources