News 2 Black Bears Morikata, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Jan 26, 2026, 12:45 PM

Description

Around 21:45 on the 26th, two bears were sighted in the Morikata area of Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture. One measured about 1.2 meters and the other about 80 centimeters, and their subsequent whereabouts are unknown.

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

Summary

On the night of the 26th in the Morikata area of Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, two bears measuring about 1.2 meters and 80 centimeters were sighted, and city officials have issued a warning. Their whereabouts have not been confirmed.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 12:45 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.711070, 139.777365

Sources