News Black Bear Yamanobe 近江, Yamagata Apr 29, 2026, 09:20 PM

Description

At around 06:20 on April 30, 2026, a single bear was sighted moving from the Omi area of Yamabe Town toward Otsuka and Yōgai districts in Yamagata Prefecture. No human or property damage has been confirmed so far, and the police have warned residents that the bear may be hiding nearby.

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

Summary

A single bear was sighted early on the morning of the 30th in Yamabe Town, Yamagata Prefecture, moving from the Omi area toward Otsuka and Yōgai. The police say no damage has been confirmed but have urged residents to be cautious as the bear may be in the vicinity.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 09:20 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.280635, 140.271871

Sources