News Black Bear Hamanaka, Sakata City, Yamagata Jan 16, 2026, 10:45 AM
Location
Description
At around 10:45 on January 16, 2026, a cub was sighted near the Shonai Airport Park Center parking lot in Hamanaka, Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture. Another cub had been seen in the vicinity the previous day, and the city is urging caution.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of January 16, a cub was spotted near Shonai Airport in Hamanaka, Sakata City. As another cub was observed there the day before, the city has warned residents and visitors to be cautious.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Address
Hamanaka, Sakata City, Yamagata
Coordinates
38.838819, 139.795076
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