News Black Bear Kagamiishi 岡ノ内, Fukushima Apr 21, 2026, 01:00 PM

Description

On the night of April 21, 2026, a bear about 1.5 meters long was sighted in the parking lot of a kindergarten in Okanochi, Kagamiishi Town, Fukushima Prefecture, and footprints were found nearby. No injuries or damage to crops have been confirmed, and the police and town authorities continue to remain on alert.

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

Summary

On the night of April 21 a bear about 1.5 meters long was seen in the kindergarten parking lot in Okanochi, Kagamiishi Town, and footprints were found nearby. Multiple sightings were also reported in the morning, but there have been no injuries or reported damage, and police and town officials remain on alert.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 01:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.254931, 140.339152

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