
News Black Bear Shonai Airport, Yamagata Jan 13, 2026, 07:35 AM
Location
Description
A bear was sighted near the archery range and tennis courts in the buffer green area east of Shonai Airport at about 09:45 on the 12th and about 07:35 on the 13th. According to the city the bear's body length is about 50–60 cm; use of the tennis courts, archery range, and soccer field has been restricted, patrols increased, and notices posted to warn nearby residents.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
Small bear sightings were reported on the 12th and 13th in the buffer green area of Shonai Airport in Sakata City; authorities have restricted use of some facilities, increased patrols, and posted warnings.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 07:35 AM
Address
Shonai Airport, Yamagata
Coordinates
38.815831, 139.787675
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Comments (1)
空港の緩衝緑地にテニスコートとかアーチェリー場があるような場所なんだ、意外と人が集まるところなのにな。
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