News Black Bear Daigo Town, Ibaraki, Ibaraki Feb 4, 2026, 03:00 PM
Location
Description
A Asian black bear (tsukinowaguma) appeared in Daigo Town, Ibaraki Prefecture, and the prefectural government has issued a warning. The report indicates one bear, and residents and passersby in the area have been urged to be cautious.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
Ibaraki Prefecture confirmed the appearance of an Asiatic black bear in Daigo Town and issued an advisory for residents and passersby. Reports indicate one bear was involved, and authorities urged people to stay alert for further sightings in the area.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Daigo Town, Ibaraki, Ibaraki
Coordinates
36.768085, 140.355216
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