News 2 Black Bears Yonezawa Shimohanazawa, Yamagata May 12, 2026, 10:00 AM
Location
Description
On May 12, 2026, bear sightings were reported in Higashi 1-chome, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. Around 17:00 a bear estimated about 1 meter long was seen, and around 19:00 a bear about 80 cm long was sighted; the city has issued a caution to residents.
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
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Address
Yonezawa Shimohanazawa, Yamagata
Coordinates
37.902510, 140.127705
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