News Black Bear Nasushiobara City, Tochigi Jan 22, 2026, 09:00 PM

Description

A single juvenile bear about 50 cm long was sighted in a stand of trees behind a house in Nasushiobara City; no parent bear was nearby. There were no injuries, and police are patrolling the area.

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

Summary

On the morning of the 23rd, a local woman in Nasushiobara City reported a juvenile bear about 50 cm long behind her house in a stand of trees, prompting police to patrol the area. No parent bear was nearby and there were no injuries; the prefecture has urged caution amid an increase in sightings.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 09:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

36.961686, 140.046073

Sources