News Black Bear In front of Yoshimizu Station, Sano City (vacant lot about 200 m south of Shin-Yoshimizu No.2 Park), Tochigi Feb 24, 2026, 09:10 PM

Description

At around 06:10 on February 25, 2026, one bear approximately 1 m long was sighted in a vacant lot about 200 m south of Shin-Yoshimizu No.2 Park in front of Yoshimizu Station, Sano City. Nearby are the Domannaka Tanuma roadside station, restaurants, and the Akiyama River.

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

Summary

Early on February 25, 2026, a single bear about 1 m long was sighted in a vacant lot near Shin-Yoshimizu No.2 Park in front of Yoshimizu Station in Sano City. The area includes a roadside station, restaurants, and the Akiyama River, and people are being advised to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 09:10 PM

Address

Coordinates

36.342162, 139.576356

Sources