
News Black Bear Odagura Aza Ushirohara (Nishigo Village), Fukushima Jan 26, 2026, 11:00 PM
Location
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
Odagura Aza Ushirohara (Nishigo Village), Fukushima
Coordinates
37.132898, 140.158807
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Comments (1)
西郷村の田畑で朝っぱらから出てくるとは、けっこう大胆だな。
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