News Black Bear Ashikaga 大前町, Tochigi Apr 1, 2026, 09:20 AM

Description

Around 18:20 on April 1, 2026, a bear believed to be an Asian black bear (Tsukinowaguma) was sighted near the Myoryuji temple parking lot in Oomae-cho, Ashikaga City. The sighting location is about 2 km northwest of JR Ryomo Line Yamamae Station, near Yamamae Park and the Yaoko Ashikaga Oomae store.

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

Summary

Amid rising bear sightings in the Ryomo area, an individual believed to be an Asian black bear was observed on the evening of April 1, 2026 near the Myoryuji temple parking lot in Oomae-cho, Ashikaga City. The site is about 2 km northwest of Yamamae Station and close to parks and shops, so local residents should remain cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 09:20 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.362500, 139.402566

Sources