News Black Bear Koriyama, Fukushima May 16, 2026, 10:30 PM

Description

At around 07:30 on May 17, 2026, a man in a car spotted one bear crossing the road and entering the forest near the entrance of Ouse Park in Ouse-cho, Koriyama City, and reported it to the police. Ouse Park has been closed since the 16th after staff found a bear inside the park, and the animal seen this time is believed to be the same one based on its size.

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

Summary

Bear sightings have continued near Ouse Park in Koriyama City. On the morning of the 17th a motorist reported seeing one bear near the park entrance; the park has been closed since the 16th and the animal is believed to be the same one.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.415559, 140.282258

Sources