News 2 Black Bears Nikkō 鬼怒川温泉滝, Tochigi Apr 21, 2026, 06:00 AM

Description

Around 15:00 on April 21, two bears, about 1.2 meters and 0.5 meters long, were seen walking together on a municipal road near Kinugawa Park in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. A nearby elementary school prompted police to patrol in cooperation with the city and warn people not to approach if they see the bears.

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

Summary

On the afternoon of the 21st, two bears, about 1.2 m and 0.5 m long, were spotted near Kinugawa Park in Nikko City. Because an elementary school was nearby, police and the city increased patrols and warned residents not to approach the animals.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 06:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.840901, 139.722848

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