News Black Bear Asahi Miyajuku, Yamagata May 3, 2026, 03:00 PM

Description

On May 4 in Asahi Town, a bear was sighted near the venue just before the start of a Greenery Day outdoor event, and the forest walk was canceled. Organizers, prioritizing safety, carried out only the latter part of the program.

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

Summary

During a Greenery Day outdoor event on May 4, a bear was seen near the venue in Asahi Town, prompting cancellation of the scheduled forest walk just before it began. For safety, organizers proceeded with only the latter part of the program.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.299262, 140.145894

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