News Black Bear Ashimaki (Oto), Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Feb 4, 2026, 10:00 PM

Description

At around 07:00 on the 5th, a teenager spotted a single bear (about 0.7 m long) resting in a tree in Ashimaki, Oto, Aizuwakamatsu City. No damage to people or property has been reported, and police and the city are conducting patrols in the area.

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Summary

In Ashimaki (Oto), Aizuwakamatsu City, a teenager spotted a single bear about 0.7 m long resting in a tree at around 07:00 on the 5th. No damage has been reported, and police and the city continue to monitor the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.395438, 139.932207

Sources