News 2 Black Bears Masuda Sakaemachi, Shimane May 8, 2026, 01:00 AM

Description

Shortly after 10:00 on May 8, 2026, a bear was sighted in the hillside near a bus stop along Route 9 in Masuda City, Shimane Prefecture. Another sighting was reported the same morning on the hill behind a hospital, for a total of two sightings.

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

Summary

On the morning of May 8 in Masuda City, Shimane Prefecture, two bear sightings were reported: one in the hillside near a bus stop on Route 9 and another on the hill behind a hospital. The first sighting occurred shortly after 10:00 and involved one bear.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 01:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

34.678720, 131.834287

Sources