News Black Bear Date, Fukushima Apr 16, 2026, 03:30 AM

Description

Around 12:30 on April 16, 2026, a person driving in Ishida, Ryozen-machi, Date City, Fukushima Prefecture, spotted one bear-like animal (about 1.5 meters long) climbing the mountainside beside the road. No damage has been confirmed so far, and police are patrolling the area.

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

Summary

At midday on the 16th in Ishida, Ryozen-machi, Date City, a passerby spotted a single bear-like animal about 1.5 meters long climbing the mountainside beside the road. No injuries or damage have been reported, and police are monitoring the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 03:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.754533, 140.683082

Sources