News Black Bear Odagura Aza Ushirohara (Nishigo Village), Fukushima Jan 26, 2026, 11:00 PM

Description

Around 08:00 on Jan 27, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted in a field at Odagura Aza Ushirohara in Nishigo Village.

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

Summary

On the morning of January 27 a bear about 1 meter long was seen in a field in Nishigo Village, Fukushima. Other sightings were reported the same day in Kitakata and Soma, so local residents are advised to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.132898, 140.158807

Sources