News 2 Black Bears Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Jan 26, 2026, 12:45 PM

Description

Around 21:45 on the 26th, two bears were sighted in the Morikata area of Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture. One was about 1.2 meters long and the other about 80 cm; their whereabouts are unknown and the city is urging caution.

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

Summary

On the night of the 26th, two bears—about 1.2 m and 80 cm long—were spotted in the Morikata area of Tsuruoka City, Yamagata. Their whereabouts are unknown and the city has warned residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 12:45 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.727197, 139.826742

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