Location
Description
Drivers traveling on Route 49 in the Yamagata area of Inawashiro Town reported seeing bears—estimated at about 60 cm to 1 m long—in nearby brush and riverbed areas. No human or property damage was reported, and police are patrolling the area and urging caution.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 07:20 AM
Address
Inawashiro 字天場, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.565650, 140.114616
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