News Black Bear Namie Hirusone, Fukushima Apr 18, 2026, 06:45 AM

Description

Around 15:45 on April 18, 2026, a man driving on National Route 114 in Hiruzone, Namie Town, Fukushima Prefecture, spotted a single bear about 1.5 meters long on the road. The bear left toward the mountains north of the road and no injuries or damage have been reported; police are patrolling the area in patrol cars and coordinating with Namie Town Hall.

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

Summary

On the afternoon of the 18th, a driver on National Route 114 in Namie Town spotted a bear about 1.5 m long. The bear left toward the mountains, no damage has been reported, and police and the town are monitoring the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 06:45 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.548247, 140.853436

Sources