Location
Description
At 05:34 on May 16, 2026, a security camera at a residence in Iriku, Yanai City, Yamaguchi Prefecture recorded three bears (one about 1.2 m and two about 1.0 m) crossing the prefectural road and entering the property's yard for about 30 seconds. They are believed to be a mother and two cubs; no injuries were reported, and cardboard in a nearby farm equipment shed was found damaged, prompting the resident to notify the city.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
A security camera at a house in Iriku, Yanai City, captured a mother bear (about 1.2 m) and two cubs (about 1.0 m each) crossing the road and passing through the yard in the early morning. There were no injuries, but nearby shed cardboard was ransacked and the resident reported the sighting to authorities.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
3
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 08:34 PM
Address
Yanai 伊陸, Yamaguchi
Coordinates
34.026698, 132.107852
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