News Black Bear Tokorozawa, Hobara (Date City), Fukushima Feb 7, 2026, 11:25 PM
Location
Description
In Tokorozawa, Hobara (Date City), at around 08:25 a.m., a bear-like animal about 1 m long was seen entering the woodland. There are no reports of contact with people or damage.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of February 8, a bear-like animal about 1 m long was seen entering woodland in Tokorozawa, Hobara (Date City). No injuries or damage have been reported, but residents are advised to remain cautious.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Address
Tokorozawa, Hobara (Date City), Fukushima
Coordinates
37.798580, 140.560615
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Comments (1)
保原町所沢で朝の8時25分に目撃されたって、住宅地に相当近い時間帯だな。
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