News Black Bear Yoshimizu Ekimae 2-chome, Sano City (vacant lot near Yoshimizu Station), Tochigi Feb 24, 2026, 09:10 PM
Location
Description
At about 06:10 on February 25, 2026, a single bear approximately 1 meter long was sighted in a vacant lot in Yoshimizu Ekimae 2-chome, Sano City; it was reported walking north.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of the 25th, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted in a vacant lot near Yoshimizu Station in Sano City. The sighting occurred at around 06:10 and the bear was seen walking north.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 09:10 PM
Address
Yoshimizu Ekimae 2-chome, Sano City (vacant lot near Yoshimizu Station), Tochigi
Coordinates
36.342488, 139.577021
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Comments (1)
駅前の空き地に朝6時過ぎって、人通りが増える時間帯なのか。
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