News Black Bear Kotani Kawabata, Oto-machi, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Jan 31, 2026, 05:00 AM

Description

Around 1:00 PM on the 31st, a single bear about 0.5 meters long was sighted in woodland near bamboo thickets in Kotani Kawabata, Oto-machi, Aizuwakamatsu City. No damage to people or property has been confirmed, and police are urging caution.

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

Summary

A small bear about the size of a juvenile was spotted in woodland at Kotani Kawabata, Oto-machi, Aizuwakamatsu City on the afternoon of the 31st. No injuries or damage have been reported, and police have warned local residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 05:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.388090, 139.928360

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