News Black Bear Tochikubo, Kanuma City, Tochigi Jan 16, 2026, 03:00 AM

Description

According to a Tochigi Prefectural Police safety mail, around 03:00 on the 16th a single bear-like animal was sighted in the Tochikubo area of Kanuma City. The reported body length was about 60 cm.

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

Summary

In the early hours of the 16th, a single small bear-like animal—about 60 cm long—was spotted in Tochikubo, Kanuma City. The sighting was reported via a Tochigi Prefectural Police safety mail, and residents have been advised to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 03:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.586771, 139.785658

Sources