News Black Bear Eiheiji 谷口, Fukui Apr 29, 2026, 11:50 AM

Description

At around 20:50 on April 29, a single cub was sighted in Taniguchi, Eiheiji Town, Fukui Prefecture. People are urged not to approach and to report sightings to the municipal office or the police (Fukui Police Station 0776-52-0110).

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

Summary

On the night of April 29 a cub was sighted in Taniguchi, Eiheiji Town. Residents are asked not to approach and to contact the municipal office or Fukui Police Station if they see a bear.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:50 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.088406, 136.332946

Sources