News Black Bear Hokaji-no-Furoda, Kamo-cho, Kizugawa City, Kyoto Mar 14, 2026, 12:00 PM

Description

At around 21:00 on March 14, 2026, a bear-like animal was sighted while driving in Hokaji-no-Furoda, Kamo-cho, Kizugawa City. The municipality is urging measures to prevent attractants, such as proper garbage management and removal of unwanted fruit trees.

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

Summary

On the evening of March 14, a bear suspected to be an Asian black bear was sighted while driving in Hokaji-no-Furoda, Kamo-cho, Kizugawa City. Similar sightings have been reported nearby, and the town is urging residents to manage food waste and fruit trees to reduce attractions.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

34.757031, 135.842510

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