News Black Bear Tsuyama Nishikami, Okayama Apr 12, 2026, 06:30 AM

Description

At around 15:30 on April 12, 2026, a man spotted one Asiatic black bear (tsukinowaguma) on a city road near the community hall in Nishikami, Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture. The city alerted nearby residents and elementary schools and carried out measures such as driving the bear away with fireworks in response to sightings.

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

Summary

On April 12 a black bear, believed to have emerged from hibernation, was sighted for the first time this season in Tsuyama City's Nishikami area near a community hall. The city warned residents and schools and used measures such as fireworks to drive the bear away and prevent damage.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 06:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

35.132193, 134.107913

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