News Black Bear Hamanaka, Sakata City, Yamagata Jan 16, 2026, 10:45 AM

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

Coordinates

38.838819, 139.795076

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