News Black Bear Miharashi-no-Oka Park, Yamagata City, Yamagata Feb 15, 2026, 10:10 PM

Description

At around 07:10 on February 16, 2026, a single bear approximately 1.5 meters long was sighted in Miharashi-no-Oka Park in Yamagata City and walked toward the residential area to the north. The city is patrolling the area and urging caution, but the bear's whereabouts remain unknown.

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

Summary

On the morning of the 16th, a bear about 1.5 meters long was spotted in Miharashi-no-Oka Park in Yamagata City and walked toward the nearby residential area. The city is patrolling the vicinity and urging caution, but the bear's whereabouts remain unknown.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 10:10 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.188034, 140.291848

Sources