Location
Description
Around 13:45 on the 10th, a woman driving on a prefectural road in the mountainous area of Yanai, Yanai City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, reported seeing two bears about 1 meter long running across the road. Police say both appear to be cubs; there are no nearby residences, and officers are warning that the bears may be moving over a wide area and that an adult bear could be nearby.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the afternoon of the 10th in the mountains of Yanai, Yamaguchi Prefecture, a woman driving reported seeing two roughly 1-meter cubs crossing a prefectural road. Police are monitoring the area and warn an adult bear may be nearby.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 04:45 AM
Address
Yanai Yanaitsu, Yamaguchi
Coordinates
33.973328, 132.107620
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