News Black Bear Yamanobe 近江, Yamagata Apr 29, 2026, 09:00 PM

Description

On 2026-04-30 just after 06:00, residents in Omi, Yamanobe Town, Yamagata Prefecture reported a bear sighting, and sightings were also reported in the nearby Otsuka and Yōgai districts. The town warned that it may be the same individual and urged caution; the prefecture noted an increase in sightings and advised residents to avoid early-morning/night outings and not to leave household garbage outside.

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

Summary

This morning in Yamanobe Town, Yamagata Prefecture, multiple bear sightings were reported around the Omi district near residential areas. The town warned residents that it may be the same animal and urged caution, while the prefecture, noting an increase in sightings, advised avoiding early-morning and nighttime outings and not leaving household garbage outdoors.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 09:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.280635, 140.271871

Sources