Location
Description
At around 07:50 on November 18, 2025, a single bear approximately 1 meter long was sighted in Hosencho, Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture. No injuries to people were reported, and the city is urging caution when passing through the area.
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
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 07:50 AM
Address
Hosencho, Yonezawa, Yamagata
Coordinates
37.883729, 140.119330
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