Location
Description
Around 16:00 on January 22, a single bear about 1 meter long was spotted on the grounds of a private residence in Suzumebayashi Aza Kamishikashi, Aizumisato Town. No injuries or property damage were confirmed; police are patrolling, conducting public announcements, and coordinating with the town office to warn residents.
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, January 22, 2026 at 07:00 AM
Address
Aizumisato Town, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.457391, 139.840085
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Comments (1)
A meter-long bear making it onto someone's property in Aizumisato Town in the middle of the afternoon is a different problem than just sightings on trails.
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