News Black Bear Kameyama City, Mie Jan 23, 2026, 10:00 PM

Description

Just after 07:00 on January 24, a hiker in Kameyama City reported finding bear tracks in the snow. In response, Mie Prefecture issued a "bear alert" advisory for 10 municipalities including Kameyama.

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Summary

In the early morning of January 24 a hiker discovered bear tracks in the snow in Kameyama City and reported them. Mie Prefecture issued a "bear alert" for 10 municipalities including Kameyama and urged people to carry bells or radios and avoid going into the mountains alone.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

34.855829, 136.451572

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