News Black Bear Near Yamado Bridge, Yamakawa-cho, Ashikaga City, Tochigi Feb 12, 2026, 11:50 AM

Description

Around 20:50 on February 12, 2026, an animal believed to be an Asian black bear (Tsukinowa) was sighted near Yamado Bridge in Yamakawa-cho, Ashikaga City. The bear appears to be moving along the Fukurogawa River; nearby landmarks include the south side of Ashikotaun Ashikaga, Torisen Sukedo store, and Shokusai-kan Marche Ashikaga.

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

Summary

On the night of February 12, a bear believed to be an Asian black bear was sighted near Yamado Bridge in Yamakawa-cho, Ashikaga City. It seemed to be moving along the Fukurogawa River and was seen close to commercial areas, near residents' daily life.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 11:50 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.328366, 139.474725

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