Location
Description
Around 16:45 on 2026-07-06, a bear was sighted in Ōbatake, Yanai City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and was observed moving.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Yanai 大畠, Yamaguchi
This news pin shows the reported area, not an exact point.
Coordinates
33.968447, 132.164679
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