Location
Description
Around 11:35 on 2026-05-28, a bear was sighted in Shirakami Town, Masuda City, Shimane Prefecture.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 02:35 AM
Address
Masuda Shirakamicho, Shimane
This news pin shows the reported area, not an exact point.
Coordinates
34.652738, 131.778061
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