News Black Bear Hajikami Pass (Kihoku Town), Mie Mar 19, 2026, 03:00 PM

Description

On 2026-03-20 a bear was sighted at Hajikami Pass in Kihoku Town, Mie Prefecture, and the town installed warning signs at the site to alert passersby.

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

Summary

A bear was sighted at Hajikami Pass in Kihoku Town, Mie Prefecture, so the town put up warning signs to inform hikers and passersby and help ensure safety. Residents and visitors are being urged to be cautious when passing through the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

34.156623, 136.265172

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