Location
Description
Around 14:00 on April 2, 2026, a man walking his dog spotted one bear, estimated about 80 cm long, on the riverbed in Terasawa, Minobu Town, Yamanashi Prefecture. According to the town, there had been no sightings since February 10, and this is the first appearance this spring; the town is urging caution.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 05:00 AM
Address
Minobu Terasawa, Yamanashi
Coordinates
35.470362, 138.435012
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