Location
Description
On May 5 in Kitaizumi, Haramachi Ward, Minamisoma City, a bear crossing a road was captured on a dashboard camera and the city confirmed it was a bear. In response, the city closed facilities including the Kitaizumi Seaside General Park campsite, and on May 10 and 11 there were three additional sighting reports on prefectural roads in Kamikitakahira, Haramachi Ward.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Minamisoma 原町区北泉, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.656528, 141.011022
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