News Black Bear forest/woodland in the town, Miyagi Nov 30, 2025, 03:00 PM
Location
Description
In December 2025, the town captured one bear that appeared in a woodland area of Yamamoto Town. In response, the town distributed about 780 bear bells to all elementary and junior high school students in the town and incoming students.
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Summary
After one bear was captured in a woodland area of Yamamoto Town in December 2025, the town—responding to residents' concerns—distributed about 780 bear bells to all elementary and junior high students and incoming pupils. The mayor handed the bells to student representatives at Yamashita Elementary School to help increase vigilance on school routes.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 03:00 PM
Address
forest/woodland in the town, Miyagi
Coordinates
37.921698, 140.896374
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