News Black Bear Shinchi Suginome, Fukushima Apr 12, 2026, 01:30 AM

Description

Around 10:30 on April 12, a man in his 30s hiking Mount Karō (Karōzan) in Sugime, Shinchi Town, Fukushima Prefecture, spotted one bear about 1.5 meters long. No damage has been reported in the area, and police are urging hikers to be cautious.

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

Summary

On the morning of April 12, a man in his 30s spotted a roughly 1.5-meter bear on Mount Karō in Shinchi Town, Fukushima. No injuries or damage were reported, and police are advising hikers on the Pacific side as the spring climbing season begins.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 01:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.861692, 140.861579

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