News Black Bear Otama 花林, Fukushima Mar 30, 2026, 10:55 PM

Description

At around 07:55 on March 31, a bear about 1 meter long was sighted in a rice paddy at Ooyama aza Ikeshita in Otama Village and was seen walking north toward the forest. No injuries were reported; police have urged residents to be cautious because there are houses and an elementary school nearby.

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Summary

On the morning of March 31, a roughly 1-meter-long bear was spotted in a rice paddy at Ooyama aza Ikeshita in Otama Village. The bear walked toward the forest and no one was injured, but police have warned nearby residents because houses and an elementary school are close by.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:55 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.548617, 140.374962

Sources