News Black Bear Aizuwakamatsu Otomachi-Kamimiyorikashu, Fukushima Apr 15, 2026, 03:40 AM

Description

Around 12:40 PM on the 15th, a teenage woman spotted one bear about 1 meter long on a road in Ashimaki, Oto-machi, Aizu-Wakamatsu. The bear entered the mountains afterward; no injuries were reported, and police and the city office are patrolling and urging caution.

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Summary

At midday on the 15th, a teenage woman spotted a roughly 1‑meter bear on a road in Ashimaki, Oto‑machi, Aizu‑Wakamatsu. The bear retreated into the mountains and no one was injured; police and the city are coordinating patrols and warnings.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 03:40 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.395438, 139.932207

Sources