Location
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.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Asahi Miyajuku, Yamagata
Coordinates
38.299262, 140.145894
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