Location
Description
Shortly before 06:00 on April 6, 2026, two bears believed to be a parent and cub were sighted at a distance near Natani Elementary School in Natani-cho, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. No injuries were reported. The city warned residents, noting this is the first sighting in 2026.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 09:00 PM
Address
Komatsu Natamachi, Ishikawa
Coordinates
36.314240, 136.423112
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