News Black Bear In front of Yoshimizu Station, Tochigi Feb 24, 2026, 09:10 PM

Description

At around 06:10 on February 25, 2026, a single bear about 1 m long was spotted in a vacant lot about 200 m south of Shinyoshimizu No.2 Park in front of Yoshimizu Station in Sano City. Nearby landmarks include the Domannaka Tanuma roadside station and the Akiyama River.

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

Summary

A single bear about 1 m long was seen in a vacant lot near Yoshimizu Station in Sano City early on February 25. With a roadside station and a river nearby, local residents are advised to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 09:10 PM

Address

Coordinates

36.344761, 139.577021

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